EMDR Phase 1 – Effective Target Sequence Planning for Trauma

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Friday, September 5, 2025

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08:00 AM Australia/Sydney

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Dive into EMDR’s Phase 1 with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton, focusing on Target Sequence Planning (TSP) to set the stage for effective trauma treatment. Learn how to conduct a biopsychosocial intake, identifying “big” and “little” traumas, and use assessments like the PCL-5 and Primary Care PTSD Screen to evaluate symptoms. Dr. Sweeton will guide you through selecting an initial target, mapping the trauma timeline, and identifying negative cognitions (NCs) like “I am worthless.” Explore how to “take the temperature” with SUDS to ensure network activation and select the appropriate processing type (EMD vs. EMDR). Understand the importance of psychoeducation, explaining to clients how EMDR reprocesses memories without reliving trauma details. This webinar provides practical tools to begin EMDR with confidence, ensuring a strong foundation for trauma work.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Master Case Conceptualisation:
Develop a clear understanding of client history and symptom patterns to create a coherent target sequence plan.

2. Identify Priority Targets:
Learn to prioritise trauma memories and linked experiences for EMDR processing to maximise clinical effectiveness.

3. Enhance Client Readiness:
Explore strategies to ensure clients feel safe and prepared for trauma reprocessing during Phase 1 planning.

4. Build a Neurobiological Rationale:
Understand how target sequencing aligns with the brain’s processing systems to support integration and healing.

Jennifer Sweeton

Dr. Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, JD, MS, MA is a clinical and forensic psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally recognized expert in trauma and the neuroscience of mental health. She completed her clinical training at the Stanford University PGSP Consortium, with additional education in neuroscience at Stanford, Harvard, and the University of Kansas. She also recently graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Dr. Sweeton has trained over 30,000 mental health professionals in evidence-based trauma therapies, including EMDR, and is the author of several books, including Trauma Treatment Toolbox. She is known for translating complex neuroscience into practical tools clinicians can use to help clients heal.

Agenda

AGENDA

Lecture & Brief Discussion (60 min) – Learn how to effectively begin EMDR therapy with strong Target Sequence Planning (TSP). Explore intake strategies, trauma timeline mapping, symptom assessments, and how to choose and prepare initial targets. Gain tools for network activation, SUDS use, and client psychoeducation to ensure a solid foundation for trauma processing.

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