NORTHEAST EMDR AGM & CPD EVENT – WORKING WITH PAIN AND FND USING EMDR

Event Details:Venue: The Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Club, 636 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton – on Tees , TS16 ODH. (Car parking available, public transport/train station close to venue – Eaglescliffe)

Dates & Times:

Saturday 31st January 2026

AGM 9-9.30am

CPD EVENT 9.30 am- 1pm (with a 30 minute break)

CPD CREDITS AWARDED – 3 CREDITS EMDR ASSOCIATION

Refreshments will be provided on arrival but not during the break - you will be able to purchase refreshments from the venue if you wish

Why Attend?

What You Will Learn:

· Further understanding of FND & Pain in relation to EMDR practice:

An interactive session to have an increased understanding of what Functional Neurological Disorders are/ and why they are important.

· Overview of EMDR Standard Protocol with Enhancements for this client group:

Looking at the 8 phases of EMDR standard protocol and what enhancements need to be made to enable safe processing with more focus on phases 1, 2 and 4.

· Examples of Clinical Practice/experiential Learning:

Recent case studies will be utilised to bring the session to life allowing an understanding of what it is like for people to live with these symptoms, and how they can be managed

and brought into remission

AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF CPD EVENT

Aims/ Objectives- A whistlestop tour of the following in a condensed workshop-

1) To increase knowledge concerning the development of persistent physical symptoms (pain) and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), recognising how biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors intersect to shape individual experiences.

2) To gain an increased understanding of what persistent physical symptoms are and why they are important, acknowledging that presentations may vary across different genders, ages, ethnicities, neurotypes, and cultural backgrounds.

3) To be clear on the importance of validation with this client group, ensuring communication is culturally sensitive, inclusive, and grounded in respect for the client’s lived experience and identity.

4) To understand how trauma can have an impact, including the trauma associated with accessing healthcare or living with the condition- while being mindful of how systemic inequality, discrimination, or stigma (e.g., relating to gender, race, class, disability, or sexuality) may compound distress and influence recovery.

5) To apply a formulation framework in preparation for EMDR that accounts for the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, integrating an awareness of how individual differences and cultural context influence memory networks and meaning making.

6) To understand the practical applications of EMDR with this client group, including trauma-informed preparation, safety, and inclusivity when adapting techniques for diverse populations (e.g., neurodivergent clients, interpreters, or those with sensory sensitivities).

7) To recognise the importance of adherence to the EMDR protocol while applying clinical sensitivity, flexibility, and anti-oppressive practice to meet the needs of all clients.

8) Kate will use diverse and inclusive clinical examples to bring the workshop to life, illustrating the lived realities of clients from varied backgrounds and ensuring all voices and experiences are represented with respect and compassion.

SPEAKER BIO/INFORMATION:

Kate Chartres is an EMDR Consultant who worked for many years within the field of Liaison Psychiatry, throughout which she worked within the hospital and with outpatients with clients presenting with functional neurological disorders and other persistent physical symptoms. Kate now working in private practice and has taught as an Honorary Senior Lecturer on the Liaison Mental Health module at London City University on working with this client group and offers annual full day workshops on this subject. Within Kate’s independent practice she continues to work with a mix of clinical presentations including complex trauma and those with ‘of the body’ symptoms. Kate’s teaching style is bright and engaging, bringing things to life with clinical examples. Kate has been the lead author on several book chapters in the field of Liaison MH Nursing and is keen to write a practical guide for this work.

Applicants from be members of NE Regional EMDR Group and must have completed at least Part 1 of EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training.

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