Let’s check in…
In January of this year, I wrote an article about loving and connecting with our younger selves (
#lovetheyoungeryou
). It seems like this trend has caught on. The Child Mind Institute has many interviews of prominent people sharing their struggles as children and young adults. These interviews are worth watching and a good reminder that we all have a story. Parents of hurt children often need many reminders about connecting with their children outside of the therapeutic setting. Sometimes we ask parents to fill out a “time sheet” about how they spend their day… work, sleep, eat, house chores and time spent with their children. Upon completion of this activity, which can be shown in a pie chart, they are amazed at how little “free” time they spend with their children. They are often amazed where the time goes.
On that note…
Summer has begun here in Nebraska. Kids are out of school and some parents are feeling the stress about what to do with their kids over the summer. And for parents raising some of the most hurt children, this stress can be severe. We remind parents that the hustle and bustle stress of school is over for a while, so it can be a great time to connect with their children.
However, sometimes it is hard for caregivers to balance structure and playful, less structured play-time. One way to help parents gain insight is to ask the parents about their favorite memories from childhood…. what did they like to do? … slip and slide, water balloon fights, s’mores, hide and seek outside…. pick up ball games with the neighbors and going to the library, these are a few of my favorites. And for those who are unable to connect with positive memories, ask them to consider doing things now that they wish they could have done as a child. It’s never too late to connect with your inner child.
Encouraging parents to connect with their younger playful selves while connecting with the children can be healing for the whole family. It can be such a wonderful time of the year!
Here’s the link to the Child Mind Institute’s
#myyoungerself
Cathy Schweitzer MS, LIMHP
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NEW Discounts for Students and Non-ProfIt Organizations for Group Consultations!
We are excited to offer our monthly 2-Hour Topic-Focused Group Consultations to Students and Non-Profit Organizations for...
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EMDR focused consultations may be used towards EMDR certification as well as certification in the IATP-C model.
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Yikes! Scared Parents... NOT Scary Parents
A series assisting clinicians as they guide parents through the maze of attachment trauma.
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$75 Early Registration Fee
Non-Profit organizations receive $10 off of all pricing listed above!
*If you cannot attend live but would like the information, please register in order to receive a copy of the recording*
**Upcoming Dates and Topics**
Part 2: What to Expect and How to Adapt: Examining the Clues in Parents' Attachment Histories
September 14, 2018
11-1 am CST
Part 3: To Be Announced...
December 14, 2018
11-1 am CST
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NEW! LIVE Virtual Workshops
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*Sponsored by the EMDR Institute*
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Family Therapy Component of the Integrative Attachment Child Protocol (IATP-C)
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This LIVE virtual workshop consists of three 3-hour virtual presentations. Watch and listen from the comfort of anywhere as Deb, Cathy, and Stefanie teach the steps of the IATP model through a colorful PowerPoint presentation, case presentations, and over thirty videos of their work with traumatized children.
June 22-23, 2018 12-3 pm CST
June 29, 2018 12-3 pm CST
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EMDR Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol for Children (IATP-C)
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Learn to implement EMDR to strengthen attachments, develop self-regulation, and heal attachment wounds rooted in a history of abuse, neglect, early medical trauma, or changes in caregivers through slides, case presentations, and over 30 videos of our work with severely traumatized, complex children.
October 5-6, 2018 12-3 pm CST
October 12-13, 2018 12-3 pm CST
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Omaha Training for EMDR and Non-EMDR Clinicians
EMDR & Family Therapy Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP-C) for Children
September 20-22, 2018
*Sponsored by the EMDR Institute*
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During this 3-day in-person workshop, you will learn both the EMDR and Family Therapy components of this integrative model for treating children with a history of attachment trauma. You will leave with the skills and resources you need to implement the full protocol with the traumatized children and families in your practice.
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St. Louis Training for EMDR Clinicians
EMDR Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol
(IATP-C) for Children
November 8th & 9th, 2018
*Sponsored by the EMDR Institute*
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Learn to heal the attachment wounds rooted in a history of abuse, neglect, foster, or orphanage care through the EMDR Component of the Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP). Work effectively with severe behaviors including stealing, lying, aggression, sexualized behaviors, and defiance. This is a practical workshop that gives step-by-step instructions for successfully intervening with parents, strengthening attachment, and resolving trauma and behaviors. This workshop will give you the tools you need to take your practice with children with a history of attachment trauma to a new level of effectiveness.
Practicums, approximately 30 videos, and handouts allow participants to successfully implement the model immediately.
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The Attachment Trauma Center Institute, LLC
638 North 109th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154
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