Understanding and Acknowledging Our Unconscious and Implicit Bias and the Implications on Our Work as EMDR Psychotherapists - Jasminder Bahia - 05.12.2024

EMDR Association Event
Title:  Understanding and acknowledging our unconscious and implicit bias and the implications on our work as EMDR Psychotherapists.
Presenter:  Jasminder Bahio
CPD: 3 CPD credits awarded by EMDR Association UK.
Date: Thursday 5th December 2024
Time: 15.00pm – 18.00pm

Abstract

EMDR therapists who wish to deepen their understanding and application of EEDI principles within their clinical practice to improve therapy outcomes. By integrating an awareness of unconscious and implicit biases throughout the 8-Stage EMDR Protocol, therapists can provide an equitable and inclusive therapeutic practice, thereby enhancing treatment effectiveness and client care.  Understand the types and impacts of unconscious and implicit biases in psychotherapy, particularly in EMDR.  Apply strategies for self-reflection and bias awareness to enhance therapy effectiveness.  Implement EEDI principles throughout the EMDR protocol to create a more inclusive, equitable, and unbiased therapeutic environment.

Aims

1.    Equip Therapists with Bias Awareness: Through improved understanding of biases during client history collection (Phase 1) and preparation (Phase 2), therapists will be better prepared to ensure equitable therapy from the start.

2.    Develop Bias Mitigation Strategies: Skills to tackle biases in the preparation stage (Phase 2), and enhanced awareness during assessment, desensitisation, installation, and body scan (Phases 3-6), aim to maintain an unbiased therapeutic alliance.

3.    Create an Inclusive Therapy Environment: Learning strategies to minimise biases during session closure (Phase 7) and re-evaluation (Phase 8), strengthens EMDR therapy’s effectiveness by fostering an inclusive and empathetic space.

Presenter

Jasminder Bahia is an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and a Chartered Counselling Psychologist who brings an extensive understanding of cultural contexts to her work. She has been trained in EMDR since 2010, with a particular focus on multicultural considerations and racialised trauma. She has completed additional EMDR Therapy Training for BIPOC Clinicians, as well as Cultural Somatics Training, emphasising her dedication to culturally informed care. 

Jasminder is an active member and tutor at the Black, Asian African Therapy Network (BAATN), working on the ‘Introduction to Counselling Skills – Decolonising Therapy Course’. With over two decades of experience as a yoga teacher and a yoga teacher trainer since 2011, she integrates mindful and body-centred approaches such as Meditation, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) into her therapeutic sessions. 

Jasminder maintains a private practice where she continues to cater to a broad range of needs across different age groups. She is committed to creating therapeutic environments that are welcoming and attuned to the diverse populations she serves. Passionate about the role of EMDR in healing, Jasminder takes an integrative approach to therapy, continually enhancing her practice through ongoing professional development and the valuable insights gained from her clients. 

• Cost: EMDR UK members £30: Non-members £60
• This workshop will be recorded and the recording will be available for 3 months.
• The workshop has been awarded 3 CPD credits by the EMDR Association UK.

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