Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilitates an outpatient private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.
Ms. Pearce is a certified EMDR & Brainspotting therapist, a certified perinatal mental health professional, & a certified grief informed professional. She is passionate about participating in ongoing learning & recently earned her certification in Thanatology: Death, Dying & Bereavement. Stephanie also completed Sharon Covington & Linda Applegarth's Fertility Counseling Reproductive Psychology Course during 2018 & The Intergrative Therapy of Greater Washington. LLC Reproductive Psychology Course during 2021.
She enjoys working with students in the academic environment. Ms. Pearce also works as an adjunct instructors through Grand Canyon University, as well as supporting students in their social work field work placements through Marywood University. Stephanie joined the faculty of EMDR Rewired 360 duirng June 2024, as a Consultant in Training, as well as a assisting with providing EMDRIA approved trainings.
She likes hiking with her family & energetic rescue dog, as well as being a devoted NY Jets, Islanders & Mets fan.
EMDR Infertility Webinar
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the impact of infertility on the reproductive story on developmental milestones. This course will also apply Francine Shapiro’s 8 prong protocol to the specialized field of infertility to assist clients with moving comfortably from resourcing to reprocessing. Participants will be guided through all eight EMDR phases &discuss the nuances areas of parts work, in order to help clients with navigating their emotional & grief experiences, as well as to increase their connection to themselves & others.
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Learning Objectives
- Objective 1: Understanding the Impact of Infertility Explore the emotional and psychological impact of infertility on individuals' reproductive narratives and their relationships with themselves and others.
- Objective 2: Applying EMDR Techniques Demonstrate the application of EMDR phases 1-3 to facilitate creative movement through resourcing and guide the sequencing process for infertility targets.
- Objective 3: Overcoming Psychological Blocks Equip participants with the skills to help infertility clients overcome psychological blocks, feeder memories, and limiting beliefs during Phase 4 Desensitization in EMDR therapy.
- Implementing Parts Work Approach Identify and apply the parts work approach in infertility therapy to address the complex emotional and psychological aspects of the clients' experiences.
- Utilizing 3 Prong Protocol Apply the past, present, and future protocol specifically tailored to the specialized population of infertility clients, addressing their unique needs and experiences.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for EMDR Basic trained behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Learning Levels
- EMDR Advanced Training
Friday, October 04, 2024
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
Register for this Webinar
EARN 5 CE Credit Hours
About the speakers
Stephanie Pearce, LCSW, PMH-C, CT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kathy Couch, LCSW, FT
Kathy Couch is the founder of Rewired360 which guides new and seasoned therapists to build and hone their EMDR skills. She also provides EMDR therapy in her business Willow Creek Counseling which offers EMDR and Couples Intensives. Couples Intensives are based off the Gottman method and she is Level 2 Trained by the Gottman Institute.
Mrs. Couch is a career academic and scholar and has a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in Social Policy and Evaluation. She is former faculty for Boise State University School of Social work teaching Social Policy, Macro and Community social work, Child Welfare, Case Management and her favorite, Social Work Research. She teaches and trains existing clinicians how to hone their EMDR skills with trainings in EMDR Refresher, EMDR with Grief and Loss Targets and Documenting EMDR in the 8 Phase protocol. She enjoys leading new and seasoned clinicians in the EMDR Career path and trains therapists to consult with others and build clinical skills in her program, EMDR University. She will be a basic trainer for EMDR later this year.
In her spare time Kathy enjoys parenting her 7 year old All Star Cheerleader and 4 year old Twin Boys. She resides in Twin Falls, Idaho with her husband and 2 dogs. She enjoys fantasy books by Mercedes Lackey and laying under swaying trees.
Mrs. Couch is a career academic and scholar and has a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in Social Policy and Evaluation. She is former faculty for Boise State University School of Social work teaching Social Policy, Macro and Community social work, Child Welfare, Case Management and her favorite, Social Work Research. She teaches and trains existing clinicians how to hone their EMDR skills with trainings in EMDR Refresher, EMDR with Grief and Loss Targets and Documenting EMDR in the 8 Phase protocol. She enjoys leading new and seasoned clinicians in the EMDR Career path and trains therapists to consult with others and build clinical skills in her program, EMDR University. She will be a basic trainer for EMDR later this year.
In her spare time Kathy enjoys parenting her 7 year old All Star Cheerleader and 4 year old Twin Boys. She resides in Twin Falls, Idaho with her husband and 2 dogs. She enjoys fantasy books by Mercedes Lackey and laying under swaying trees.
Agenda
11:00-11:30 AmI. Opening Meditation/Infertility Overview
A. Meaning of pregnancy & family building
B. Discussion of Reproductive Story/ Developmental Milestones
II. History Taking Phase & Preparation
A. Assessment questions through an infertility lens
B. Assessment questions through an EMDR lens
C. Treatment goal planning/Themes/Target Sequencing
11:30-12:30 pm
III: Resourcing
A. Creative Resourcing Techniques
B. Grief House Activity
C. Parts Work through an Infertility Lens
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-2:30 pm
IV: Resourcing Vignette/Assessment Phase
A. Live Vignette & Q & A
B. Parts Perspective Review through an infertility lens
C. Review of Negative & Positive Cognitions
D. Cognition Considerations with Infertility Population
2:30-3:30 pm
V: Live Assessment Vignette/ Discussion
3:30-4:30 pm
VI: EMDR Phases 4-7
A. Review of near verbatim transcript/case examples
B. Cognitive Interweaves through an Infertility Lens
C. Installation Case Example
D. Body Scan Considerations
E. Closure Phase Considerations
4:30-5:00 pm
VII:Reevaluation Phase/Summary
A. Considerations through reproductive mental health lens
B. Summary
C. Q & A
CE Information - Earn 5 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
NASW-PA
Kathy Couch is an ACEP provider with NBCC ACEP (#7491). This program is approved for 5 CE's. All CE's are subject to your state licensing board. EC Program Approval Number: #24043-01 EMDRIA Credits: 5 Course is approved for 5 PMH-C Advanced & Renewal Course Credit.
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EC Program Approval Number: #24043-01 EMDRIA Credits: 5
5 CE's are appoved by NBCC ACEP
NBCC ACEP Credit: Kathy Couch is an ACEP provider with NBCC ACEP (#7491) & this program is approved for 5 CE hours. All CE's are subject to your State Licensing Board.
Course is approved for PMH-C Advanced Course Requirement
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