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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing   Achieving Your Maximum Potential   Face Your Fear and Succeed   Changing Others' Behaviour   Effective Negotiating   Learning Skills   Becoming the Accomplished Competence Based Interviewer
EMDR Our trainings are presented by experienced clinicians selected and trained personally by Dr Francine Shapiro, the originator of EMDR.  Dr Michael Paterson OBE and Dr Gerald Puk are Trainers with the EMDR Institute and are also accredited by EMDR Europe Association.  Please Select Basic Training in EMDR Refresher Training in EMDR EMDR Master Classes

EMDR Institute Trainings in UK & Ireland

2011 Part 1 (Level 1) Training (3 days) October 3rd - 5th in London (Mon - Weds) October 20th - 22nd in Dublin (Thurs - Sat) November 14th - 16th in Cardiff (Mon - Weds) Email us   Part 2 (Intermediate) Training (1 day) Completed for 2011 Email us   Part 3 (Level 2) Training (3 days) September 21st - 23rd in Belfast (Wed - Fri) Email us   2012   Part 1 (Level 1) Training (3 days) January 26-28 in Manchester (Thurs - Sat) February 2-4 in Belfast (Thurs - Sat) Autumn in London (Dates TBC) Autumn in Dublin  (Dates TBC) November 6-8 in Cardiff  (Tues - Thurs) Email us   Part 2 (Intermediate) Training (1 day) January 12th in London (Thurs) February 9th in Cardiff (Thurs) February 24th in Dublin (Fri) April 20th in Manchester (Fri) May 10th in Belfast (Thurs) Email us   Part 3 (Level 2) Training (3 days) May 3-5 in Dublin (Thurs - Sat) May 24-26 in London (Thurs - Sat) June 18-20 in Cardiff (Mon - Weds) July 26-28 in Manchester (Thurs - Sat) September 20-22 in Belfast (Thurs - Sat) Email us

Contacts for EMDR trainings: Dr Michael Paterson email  028 9066 1110 (UK),  048 9066 1110 (RoI landline),  +44 (0)28 9066 1110 (RoI mobile and international).  Our EMDR website

EMDR Refresher Course   This course is for clinicians who have already attended an EMDR training and wish to refresh their learning and practice under supervision.  It would also be of benefit to those wishing to work towards European accreditation as an EMDR Practitioner.  Accreditation is awarded through assessment of competence based on what is covered on the course.   The course will cover: ·        The Adaptive Information Processing Model ·        Procedural Steps Outline ·        Bilateral stimulation mechanics ·        Targeting strategies ·        Demonstrations ·        Practical experience under supervision     Eligibility   Mental health professionals (e.g. clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, CPNs, UKCP accredited psychotherapists, or IACT, BABCP, BACP accredited counsellors) who have previously taken a recognised EMDR course at least at Level 1.     The Trainer   The  course will be presented by Dr Michael Paterson OBE, a local clinical psychologist who specialises in treating trauma in emergency services, dissociative disorders and also people suffering chronic pain.  He was specially selected to be a Trainer with the EMDR Institute and has been personally trained to the highest standard by Dr Francine Shapiro, the founder of EMDR.     The Venue   Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB     Tel: 028 9066 1110 to register interest or email us Download application form      Return to Top of page

EMDR Master Classes      EMDR and Ego State Therapy: Healing Complex Trauma and Dissociation Presented by Dr Michael C. Paterson OBE PhD, DClinPsych, CPsychol, CSci, AFBPsS EMDR Institute Trainer   Next Workshop: Manchester on 31 May 2011   This workshop initially provides an overview of dissociation and how it impacts on EMDR processing. There will be an explanation of Ego State Therapy (EST) and how it fits with EMDR to provide the stabilization clients need, as well as dealing with blocked processing.  Clinical  case material is used throughout to illustrate learning points.  Through demonstration and practice participants will learn how to build resources for clients, access ego states in a controlled way and effect therapeutic change. In the latter part of the day, participants will see videos of live cases where EST is used effectively in the Preparation Phase of EMDR to: 1) identify the part-selves and 2) moderate the malevolence displayed by two difficult ego states.     Learning objectives   Understand how complex trauma and dissociative disorders impact EMDR processing Understand the concept of working with part-selves as a way of preparing clients for the standard EMDR protocol. Learn how to access ego states in a controlled way and effect therapeutic change and stability. Learn techniques to deal with difficult ego states.      Rationale   We all display particular patterns of thinking, feeling and acting, depending on the situation.  The transition is usually seamless in well-adjusted people, but where there has been disrupted attachment or sustained early life trauma the result is often the formation of particular ego states, also known as alters, parts, or schema modes.  These states perform roles usually geared towards survival, but in adulthood they can be dysfunctional.  Depending upon a client’s early life experiences some ego states can be malevolent, wanting bad things for the client such as willing them to suffer in some way.  These clients present us with the greatest challenges through what we know as complex trauma and dissociative disorders.   It is necessary for clients to remain stable during EMDR sessions and contained between sessions, particularly with complex trauma and dissociative disorders.  There is a need, therefore, to learn techniques to work in the Preparation Phase with more difficult clients so they too can benefit from the full EMDR protocol.  It is also helpful to know how to deal with blocked processing in the Desensitization Phase due to the interference of an ego-state.     The Presenter   Dr Michael Paterson is a Clinical Psychologist based in Belfast specialising in the treatment of multiply traumatised people. It was largely based on his clinical work with EMDR that he was awarded the OBE in 2008 for Services to Healthcare in Northern Ireland.    Always an advocate for EMDR, Michael sat on CREST in 2003 (Northern Ireland) and played a key role in ensuring the recommendation of EMDR as an effective treatment for PTSD in adults; the guidance from CREST subsequently fed into the NICE deliberations and their recommendation in 2005.   He was invited by Dr Shapiro to train with her as an EMDR Institute Trainer, joining the Institute’s Faculty in 2006.  Michael is the current President of the EMDR Association of UK & Ireland.   Michael has authored a chapter in the landmark book, Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation with EMDR and Ego State Therapy.  He has also published articles on stress, and on trauma in the emergency services.  He has presented at conferences on treating complex PTSD, and also conferences specialising in dissociation.      Tel: 028 9066 1110 to register interest or email us Download application form   Return to Top of page

Achieve Your Maximum Potential With Dr Michael Paterson OBE Clinical Psychologist, Entrepreneur, Founder of TMR Health Professionals   A 6 part course in personal development   * learn more about yourself and how to change negative patterns that hold you back, * identify what you want to achieve and receive and how to get it, * learn how to be more productive and successful in pursuing your goals. MONDAY EVENINGS 6-9pm 21 March 2011 18 April 2011 23 May 2011 20 June 2011 19 September 2011 17 October 2011   Testimonials   My time spent on this course has made such a difference to me and I am still reaping the rewards of having attended this course in every aspect of my life.  Had brill time, many thanks Michael.   Mary Kinnin   Achieving Your Maximum Potential provided crystal clear clarity amongst the fog of modern day living - worth every penny.   Joan Higgins   It has been an interesting year, not at all plain sailing but a rich one with many lessons along the way.  Now I am a believer, and I know anything is possible if you put the effort in – it’s  closer than you think.  I only know this because I've been on the journey and experienced it myself.  I wish you the best of luck and success in the future with this programme.   Karen Morgan     As featured in the press Click icon to Download Tel: 028 9066 1110 to register interest or email us Next Course starts 21 March 2011   FREE TASTER SESSION on Monday 28 February 2011 at 7.00pm Download Registration Form You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader Click here for free version Return to Top of page

Face Your Fear & Succeed A Half Day Workshop with Dr Michael Paterson OBE PhD DClinPsych CPsychol CSci AFBPsS Clinical Psychologist and Personal Development Coach   Do your fears hold you back from doing the things you want to do or achieve the success you are capable of?  Join Dr Paterson for an exciting and informative experience where you will learn why fear blocks you, how you can control it, and how you can use that energy to rise to new heights of confidence and achievement. Dr Paterson is a successful clinical psychologist whose purpose is to free people from their limiting negative thoughts, uncomfortable emotions and limiting behaviours to allow them to achieve what they are capable of.  He appears regularly in the media runs and runs successful training courses throughout UK and Ireland.  Participants on his courses consistently evaluate them as excellent. Opportunities to face your fear and succeed:              Saturday 5 March 2011 9.30am to 12.30pm              Monday 28 March 2011 6.00pm to 9.00pm   Venue – Pinewood House, 46 Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NW  54 33 20.41N   5 56 50.50W   Tel: 028 9066 1110 to register interest or email us Download Registration Form You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader Click here for free version   Return to Top of page

 

Effective Negotiating In the current economic climate there are tremendous pressures on managers to control costs and maximise benefits. This workshop will help managers develop the techniques and skills needed for building relationships and achieving better deals and in negotiating situations, be they buying, selling or labour relations. This will be achieved by: Identifying effective and ineffective negotiating behaviour. Identifying the theory and structure behind negotiations Identifying the skills used in negotiation Practising and improving on existing negotiation skills in a safe environment Methodology There will be inputs on negotiating theory, behaviour and best practice but a large proportion of the time will be spent on negotiating exercises. These will be video recorded, analyzed and fed back to the participants.   To facilitate effective feedback, a maximum of 6 participants only can be accommodated.   Venue Our training suite in Belfast. The Trainer – We have an experienced trainer and negotiator who has trained managers from leading organisations throughout the world. Testimonials “Having attended the course I can honestly say that I now have more confidence when it comes to making a business deal (negotiation).  The techniques and tips revealed through the negotiation course mean that I am now on the same, if not a higher level, as those I am competing with.  While I haven’t made my first million – yet, I firmly believe that the skills revealed through the course have certainly put me on that path.  It’s money well spent.”   Phil Duggan, Computer Solutions “The training was delivered in a practical, down to earth way. I was able to put it into practice immediately”. -  David McNellis, Agency Director, Lisney Property Consultants “It enabled me to achieve measurable improvements in my next major negotiation”. – Alan Boyce, Managing Director, Toni & Guy (Ireland) “My colleagues and I are now much better prepared for negotiations. As a result we are a lot more confident of our own position and therefore willing to listen and fully explore the other side’s position before making our pitch”. – Bill Duff, Criminal Justice Solutions. “The skills I developed on the negotiation course have already stood me in good stead.  I was able to handle a challenging negotiation situation with confidence and reached a result that all were happy with” – Dr Paul W Miller, Consultant Psychiatrist   Dates To be decided Booking your place: Please send a cheque payable to TMR Health Professionals (Training) Ltd (or request an invoice), with the booking form.  (requires Adobe Acrobat - free download) Venue – Pinewood House, 46 Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NW  54 33 20.41N   5 56 50.50W Contact: Our administrator email   Tel:  028 9066 1110 (UK) 048 9066 1110 (RoI landline),  +44 (0)28 9066 1110 (RoI mobile and international).

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Learning Skills - Learning to Learn from Experience Managers are not necessarily more effective because they have had more experience. They are more effective because they have learned more from their experience. In a rapidly changing environment the ability to learn quickly from experience is an essential life skill. The workshop will help the managers understand the learning process and their own learning style. It will enable them to become more efficient learners and be more proactive in making the most of learning opportunities in business and private life. Methodology There will be inputs from the tutor on adult learning theory. A questionnaire will be used to help the participants understand their personal learning styles, how to play to their strengths and develop areas of weakness. They will produce an action plan for ongoing learning. Venue – Pinewood House, 46 Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NW  54 33 20.41N   5 56 50.50W   Date - To be decided Time – Price - Booking your place: Please send a cheque payable to TMR Health Professionals (Training) Ltd (or request an invoice), with the booking form.  (requires Adobe Acrobat - free download) Contact: Our administrator email   Tel:  028 9066 1110 (UK) 048 9066 1110 (RoI landline),  +44 (0)28 9066 1110 (RoI mobile and international).

Return to Top of page   Becoming the Accomplished Competence Based Interviewer Competence/Behavioural interviewing is a method widely used in gaining the most skilled and able candidates for a professional role. it is increasingly important interview panelists use challenging and ethical techniques to recruit and develop their staff. Understanding different techniques for conducting an interview can assist panelists gain the specific information required. TMR will assist you in providing a professional competence based approach. We achieve this through developing the skills of potential and existing interview panel members, helping them improve their understanding and practice. In a three part evening modular programme, the following aspects will be explored and demonstrated, allowing participants to gain knowledge and understanding whilst they engage also in the role of the competent interviewer: §  What is a Competence based interview? §  Where can the interview become unprofessional? §  Common problems experienced with interviews §  Planning and preparation for a competence/behavioural interview §  Questioning strategies used by an accomplished interviewer §  Barriers to accurate observations §  Closing down the process §  Interviewers' checklist to ensure best practice §  Reducing stress for the panel Over a three week period the attendees will be provided with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and participate in simulated interviews with volunteer candidates. The candidates will be young people from the undergraduate and graduate sector, who are eager to participate and improve their own performance.   Programme details To be arranged  Venue – Pinewood House, 46 Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NW  54 33 20.41N   5 56 50.50W   Booking your place: Please send a cheque payable to TMR Health Professionals (Training) Ltd (or request an invoice). Contact: Our administrator email   Tel:  028 9066 1110 (UK) 048 9066 1110 (RoI landline),  +44 (0)28 9066 1110 (RoI mobile and international).    Return to Top of page