Prevention is easier than overcoming injury. Existing pre-trauma programs address general mental well-being but aren’t effective enough when people experience an actual trauma.

What is needed are resources that assist in processing a traumatic experience: Pre-Trauma Training can strengthen emotional elasticity in people. Creating emotional resilience through learning coping skills, pre-trauma training will decrease suffering, economic, social, and financial burdens.

Studies have shown developing coping skills and emotional resilience are key factors in overcoming trauma. Bessel Van Der Kolk has studied PTSD and discussed the importance of emotional resilience in overcoming trauma. Francine Shapiro developed EMDR and discusses the protocol of preparation for emotional stability and sense of control as important factors for overcoming trauma. We all know prevention is better than treating for a cure. We as EMDR providers already have the resources to provide skills for coping with trauma. We need to start providing those skills before the trauma is experienced! This course was created for trauma therapists.

*EMDR Therapists are able to earn EMDRIA approved 2 CE credits for taking this course when provided in person. Contact Yael Shuman, LMFT if you are interested in having Yael speak to your group.