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This issue:
July Featured Event is a ZOOM event*
Announcements
President's Message
Welcome New and Renewing Members!
At Our Last Meeting
Upcoming Events
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July 24th Featured Event
This is a Zoom event*
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“Introduction to Brainspotting: Trauma Therapy that Works!”
Lisa Larson, LMFT
"Brainspotting"
is a powerful, brain-based trauma therapy that accesses the deepest
regions of the brain where clients store their traumatic experiences and
survival terror. This access to the limbic system and brainstem allows
deep transformation to occur. It works by identifying, processing and
releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional and body pain,
trauma, dissociation, terror, flashbacks, panic, and other challenging
symptoms. Symptoms of unprocessed trauma, which include chronic anxiety,
insomnia, and numbing, are notoriously difficult to eliminate through
talk therapy. This is because the brain becomes overwhelmed and is
unable to process verbal information about the traumatic events.
"Brainspotting"
was voted the most effective trauma treatment by the parents and
survivors of the Sandy Hook massacre after a five-year study by the
Sandy Hook Foundation comparing over 25 therapeutic modalities. The
parents rated it first in its effectiveness in treating the traumatic
loss of their young children. This presentation teaches participants to
metrically measure the efficacy of each session with their clients so it
is very clear if the client is benefiting from the treatment. It also
will help the attendees stay abreast of the most recent brain-based
breakthroughs in treating clients with PTSD. This presentation
underscores principles of complete non-judgment and compassion for each
and every client. It also encourages the therapist to follow the client,
rather than lead.
Presentation Outline:
1. What is a "Brainspot" and how is it able to rapidly calm the neurophysiology of the client?
2. What are the most common symptoms of clients with unresolved Trauma?
3. The scientific evidence of the efficacy of Brainspotting.
4. How Brainspotting was discovered by a top EMDR Trainer, Dr. David Grand.
5.
Why Talk Therapy is ineffective in healing the survival terror held in
the limbic system (flight or fight) and brain stem (numb/freeze) of our
traumatized clients.
6. Outline of the steps involved in a Brainspotting session.
7. A live demonstration of Brainspotting.
8. Questions and answers
Objectives:
1.
Understand the core components of Brainspotting including how to apply
Brainspotting to Trauma, Dissociation, Anxiety, Performance Anxiety,
Somatic Conditions, Addiction and Self Loathing.
2. Learn the theories and practice of Brainspotting through a live demonstration.
3.
To clearly be able to explain why talk therapy is so effective for some
conditions, but so notoriously ineffective for treating PTSD and
unresolved trauma.
4. Understand the neuroscience that allows Brainspotting to resolve long-standing trauma symptoms.
5. List the core symptoms of undischarged trauma in the body.
The
board does not want to exclude anybody who wants to attend this next
training and is actively working to implement the best solution to
include all that are interested in attending.
Interview with Lisa on our Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sstQxYVaqvw&t=5s
Announcements
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, we will be offering our courses online through Zoom rather than in person until further notice in order to minimize any potential spread of the corona virus through social contact.
The
invitations to join the seminars will be sent to registrants a few days
ahead of the seminars. Please download Zoom ahead of time; you may
access the seminar by either clicking the link or clicking on the Zoom
app, selecting "Go to meeting" and then entering the meeting ID you will
receive in your reminder email. It will prompt you to enter a
password, which is included with the link.
*Disclaimer re Zoom:
We understand that using new technology is a challenge, and recognize
that offering educational events through an online service such as Zoom
presents a major change in the delivery of our seminars. If the seminar
is interrupted due to any technological issue on our end, we will
either issue credit for a similar future seminar or refund the seminar
fee.
We
wish to make our attendees aware that while we acknowledge that it may
present a challenge for some participants, IE-CAMFT is not responsible
for any difficulty registrants may encounter getting online due to slow
Internet speeds, high traffic, losing connectivity, downloading the
application, etc. As a CEU provider, we must abide by the guidelines of
CAMFT as required by the BBS and, accordingly, cannot issue CEU credit
if seminar registrants are not online for the full seminar time. Thank
you for your understanding.
President's Message: Carol Rose Adkisson
As the world is changing, IE-Camft is too! Flexibility is so important during these changing times.
First
of all I would like to inform you of a change on our board.
Unfortunately Carol Bouldin has chosen to resign from her position as
web mistress and President-Elect. We wish her well and look forward to
seeing her soon.
With
that said, this has left us with a great need for volunteers to step up
and support this growing board. In fact this current training next
week is the biggest training that we have hosted by far. We as a board
are asking for you to consider volunteering with our growing
organization. Please consider where you can help and support us. We
will be having a board meeting as usual after our training. Please make
one of the board members aware of your desire to join our meeting and
we will supply you with the Zoom Link.
Second,
we are launching a new networking option for our members. Although our
trainings launch at 9am. Please feel free to login at 8:30am. Our
Relationship component of our trainings remains paramount. Turn on your
chat feature, and begin to connect. Get to know your fellow
clinicians, introduce yourself. Don't forget to bring your coffee, tea,
etc.
As
a board, our plan is to continue to offer you relevant and unique
trainings to augment your education. Let me reiterate the benefits that
you receive as a member of IE-CAMFT.
1. 2- Unit Education Seminars – 10 per year; 2.
Reduced fee for our annual Law and Ethics seminar; 3. Free classified
ads on our website and also in our monthly ad bulletin; 4. Networking
opportunities with fellow clinicians; 5. Public online Therapist
Directory; 6. Members only area on our website that includes expanded
information on seminars
Thank
you Holli Kenley for your training on Breaking Through Betrayal During
Covid-19 in May, not only was your training very informative it was also
thought provoking.
Virtual
Training's are becoming more normalized all of the time. With that
said this process is made as simple as possible. Taking part in the
trainee from the comfort of your home and/or office takes the logistical
problem solving out of the mix.
Please
do sign in early, 8:30 am to network would be great. Remember that to
receive your CEU's, you must be present until the end. CEU time
requirements are in place. Further during this training Lisa Larson,
would like your camera on, as this treatment is so relational in nature,
as you will see throughout her training.
Also,
you need to complete the seminar evaluation form in order to get your
certificate. The certificates are emailed in batches, so the earlier
you complete yours, the sooner you will receive it, as most people
submit theirs right after the seminar.
Here are a few suggestions to make your experience optimal.
1. Download and install the Zoom application ahead of time.
2. Log in at least 15-20 minutes early and sign in. That way, you have time if a problem arises.
3.
Have only one browser window open during the conference call. We don’t
need to see your email, and you will have a better connection.
4.
Make sure you are in a quiet place, and if you can’t be, or your dog
starts barking of your child starts to cry, please mute yourself. In
fact, everyone will be able to hear better if everyone but the presenter
mutes themselves.
5. Wear earbuds or headphones as that helps with unwanted feedback and makes everyone’s experience better.
6. If the quality of the video becomes a challenge, you can stop the video and continue with audio-only. “
Finally,
we hope you enjoy your training, we look forward to reading your
comments, your feedback offers us the opportunity to give you a seamless
virtual experience.
Reminder,
stay safe and remember self-care remains prominent for clinicians. The
need for mental health is at an all-time high.
Carol Rose Adkisson, IE-CAMFT President
Welcome New and Returning Members!
Jack Gershfeld, Crystal Folk, Muriel Casamayor, Roberta Reid, Krystle Rowe
Thank you for renewing!
Linda
Salladin, Tino Rodriguez, Carolyn Howell,Tamson Overholtzer, Catherine
Alix, Antonia Allison, Ramona Carver, Catherine Hayes, Nate Conklin
Renewal Reminders: Layla Subhani, Leticia Brice, Barbara Tucker Windeknecht, Brandon Mansouri, Margaret
Wild, Carol Teitelbaum, Norma Jasso, Melissa Sanders, Margaret Wild,
Cecilia Fabris, Patricia Sellers, Mariana Rodriguez, William Shearer,
AmyLynn Dimaano, Kimberly Salyer, Tina Gonzalez, Vanessa Quintana, Judy
Kelly
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At Our Last Meeting:
Breaking Through Betrayal During Covid-19
Holli Kenley, LMFT
Click to watch an Interview with Holli Kenley
When
we think of betrayal, most of us associate it with our personal
relationships. However, with our lives changing at a more rapid and
unstable pace accompanied by a myriad of ensuing injuries and injustices
precipitated or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, people are
feeling betrayed on all levels: financially, legally, professionally,
relationally, politically, spiritually, etc. While some individuals are
able to bounce back rather quickly, many more struggle with the
paralyzing effects of betrayal and are not able to move forward.
What
I am proposing is innovative and inclusive. In my work as a Marriage
and Family Therapist, I specialized in the areas of abuse, trauma,
addiction, grief and loss. Although there are many valuable
interventions that bring effective healing and growth for our clients
struggling with these issues, I often felt as though I was missing
something. Also, I consistently felt challenged by the different kinds of betrayal that
my clients were experiencing, and I felt frustrated by the
ineffectiveness of both the knowledge and tools available to address
betrayal injury. What I have come to learn is that betrayal injury is
unique: it is often buried beneath a myriad of other presenting
disorders/symptoms; it is frequently missed and dismissed; and left
unattended, it continues to manifest with increasing destructiveness and
devastation.
After
spending several years observing clients, analyzing case studies, and
synthesizing qualitative data, I have brought together a new perspective
on betrayal and a recovery program tailored specifically for injury
from betrayal, of any kind.
Theory of Practice
In addressing recovery from betrayal injury, given the initial work of Breaking through the Betrayal, I will incorporate a blend of two theoretical approaches in its assessment and intervention.
•1. Client- Centered Therapy:
In working with all kinds of betrayal, it is vital to establish trust
and rapport, join with the client, establish unconditional positive
regard, and remain open. Following the client’s pace is critical in
working through the three States of Being and in navigating their levels of exposure to their betrayers and/or their betrayal environments.
•2. Cognitive –Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive
– Behavioral Therapy is an important methodology to utilize in
unhooking negative or destructive underlying assumptions and beliefs
associated with the three States of Being, and in establishing or redefining new truths or beliefs. Cognitive-Behavioral
exercises are also an integral part of addressing triggers, releasing
of emotions, boundary setting, and beginning the process of reclaiming
one’s truths and righting one’s self.What
I am proposing is innovative and inclusive. In my work as a Marriage
and Family Therapist, I specialized in the areas of abuse, trauma,
addiction, grief and loss. Although there are many valuable
interventions that bring effective healing and growth for our clients
struggling with these issues, I often felt as though I was missing
something. Also, I consistently felt challenged by the different kinds of betrayal that
my clients were experiencing, and I felt frustrated by the
ineffectiveness of both the knowledge and tools available to address
betrayal injury. What I have come to learn is that betrayal injury is
unique: it is often buried beneath a myriad of other presenting
disorders/symptoms; it is frequently missed and dismissed; and left
unattended, it continues to manifest with increasing destructiveness and
devastation.
After
spending several years observing clients, analyzing case studies, and
synthesizing qualitative data, I have brought together a new perspective
on betrayal and a recovery program tailored specifically for injury
from betrayal, of any kind.
Theory of Practice
In addressing recovery from betrayal injury, given the initial work of Breaking through the Betrayal, I will incorporate a blend of two theoretical approaches in its assessment and intervention.
1. Client- Centered Therapy:
In working with all kinds of betrayal, it is vital to establish trust
and rapport, join with the client, establish unconditional positive
regard, and remain open. Following the client’s pace is critical in
working through the three States of Being and in navigating their levels of exposure to their betrayers and/or their betrayal environments.
2. Cognitive –Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive
– Behavioral Therapy is an important methodology to utilize in
unhooking negative or destructive underlying assumptions and beliefs
associated with the three States of Being, and in establishing or redefining new truths or beliefs. Cognitive-Behavioral
exercises are also an integral part of addressing triggers, releasing
of emotions, boundary setting, and beginning the process of reclaiming
one’s truths and righting one’s self.
Program Description
What
is betrayal? When our clients say, “I feel so betrayed,” what are they
feeling and why? And how long and to what degree will they feel this way
and why? Based on client observation, case analysis, and qualitative
data, the “Breaking through Betrayal” workshop will introduce
participants to a new perspective on betrayal examining it as a singular
issue. At the same time, participants will be challenged to widen their
therapeutic lens, viewing “betrayal” as a universal experience by
comprehensively examining its connotations and applications into our
lives. In addition, although “betrayal” may be the presenting issue, it
is frequently embedded within other presenting disorders such as
depression, addiction, grief/loss, and anxiety and is exacerbated by
behaviors such as codependency. The “Breaking through Betrayal” workshop
will offer participants new thinking into “betrayal’s” anatomy,
facilitating 1) understanding degree of injury, 2) assessment of
presenting symptoms/ manifestations, and 3) implementation of effective
interventions.
Goal and Learning Objectives:
Goal:
To present a new perspective on the issue of betrayal allowing for more
effective assessment, intervention, and treatment of betrayal injury.
Learning Objectives:
- 1. Describe three distinct explanations of betrayal and apply them to a myriad of examples in client experiences.
- 2. Discuss at least one definition of betrayal’s States of Being; Name and explain the three States of Being –
Confusion, Worthlessness, and Powerlessness; identify four of their
respective manifestations and symptoms; discuss two effective
interventions for each.
- 3. Recognize
that through an analysis of betrayal’s anatomy, participants will be
able to articulate the two principles of degree: degree of investment,
trust, or belief and degree of occurrence and explain four ways in which
each principle is related to symptom duration and severity.
- 4. Describe
a person’s relationships with betrayal presentations; and discuss four
effective treatment implications, especially in regard to grief and
co-dependency.
Bio: Holli
Kenley is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a
California State Licensed Teacher. She holds a Master’s Degree in
Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling.
She has worked in a variety of settings: a women’s shelter, a counseling
center, and in private practice. Holli’s areas of specialized training
and experience include sexual abuse and trauma, betrayal, codependency,
cyber bullying, and screen addiction. Holli maintains a private practice
in Rancho Mirage.
Holli Kenley is the author of nine recovery books including:
- · Daughters Betrayed By Their Mothers: Moving From Brokenness To Wholeness
- · Second Edition of Breaking Through Betrayal: And Recovering The Peace Within
- · Power Down & Parent Up: Cyber Bullying, Screen Dependence & Raising Tech- Healthy Children
- · Holli is also a contributing Wellness Editor for CLEAR Life Magazine.
Holli
Kenley also works in the field of psychology as an author and a
workshop presenter. She has been a six-time peer presenter at CAMFT’s
Annual State Conferences and a featured or keynote speaker at college
level clinical programs, state and national advocacy organizations, and
educational institutions speaking on the topics of bullying, cyber
bullying, betrayal, relapse, screen dependency, sexual abuse recovery,
and the power of self-worth. Holli has been a guest on over 100
podcasts as well as on Arizona TV speaking on issues of wellness. Prior
to and during her career as a therapist, Holli taught for thirty years
in public education.
Holli will be presenting at CAMFT’s 2020 Annual Conference speaking on “Technology: A Clearer Vision.”
Interview with Holli Kenley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfU-nkvMhh4 Inland Empire Chapter of CAMFT is a CAMFT Approved CEU Provider Agency Provider # 62278
Upcoming Events:
Therapy Amidst Chaos; The Role of a Therapist in 2020 and beyond.
Group Presentations:
Anthony Carson, LMFT
Jamie Nelson, LMFT
Nicole Serrano, LMFT
Marissa Soria, LCSW
August 28, 2020
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention.
Sherry Shockey-Pope September 25th, 2020.
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