Aura Health offers following group programs in 2025
What is EMDR Group Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy designed to assist individuals in addressing symptoms and emotional distress resulting from distressing life experiences. The EMDR Group Protocol is a structured adaptation of this treatment for use in group settings. It has been developed to help those impacted by negative events or trauma with ongoing effects. In EMDR group therapy, participants do not need to discuss distressing events during the group sessions. Clients do not share their past trauma with other group members at any time.
What does the group work look like?
The group functions within a structured framework, comprising up to four participants and two clinicians. In the initial group EMDR session, confidentiality will be thoroughly discussed, and resources for grounding and establishing a sense of present safety will be developed. Participants will reprocess a past trauma episode without disclosing details to other group members. A clinician will provide assistance to any participant who may have difficulty managing the session, offering support for emotional regulation as necessary. Four subsequent sessions will follow a similar format, enabling individuals to address the same memory, a part of a memory, or a different memory in each session.
HEAL: EMDR Group Therapy (EAP Program)
This EMDR Group Therapy is for those clients who would like to manage their emotions and stressful life experiences in a healthy and efficient way. Anyone who would like to process their stressful life experiences, work stress and painful emotions can attend this group program. Individuals with a history of psychosis, high suicidal thoughts or dissociation are advised to seek specialized support or individual EMDR therapy sessions, as they are not included in this group. Individuals with a history of psychosis, sexual abuse, or dissociation are advised to seek specialized support or individual EMDR therapy sessions, as they are not included in this group.
When: The group sessions will occur every Wednesday for five weeks, fromMarch 5th to April 2nd, between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm in Term 1 Each session will last two hours, totalling ten hours of therapy.
Term 3 – August 13th to September 10th (3.30 pm to 5.30 pm). Days: August 13th, 20th, 27th and September 3rd, and 10th.
Venue: The Bealey Centre, 120 Hills Road (Wharfdale Room)
Fees for EMDR Group Programs
Individuals $900 and Business $1250 (please note that this is partially funded by Aura Health).
Research participant’s rate: Individual $400 and Business $650 (Those who are willing to participate in research they will be asked to complete questionnaires that will compare their experiences on a range of wellbeing measures before and after participating in the EMDR group and this is funded by Aura Health).
About the facilitators
Jain Joseph is a clinical psychologist and an accredited EMDR therapist. He is currently working towards completing his advanced accreditation in Schema Therapy. He holds a Masters in Applied Psychology (MA), a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (M.Phil), and a PhD in Psychology.
Ambily M Joseph is a registered social worker who will be co-facilitating this group. She holds a Masters in Applied Psychology (M.Sc.) and a Masters in Social Work (MSW).
Once you have returned your registration to aurahealthnz@gmail.com a confirmation and an invoice will be sent out. You need to make full payment before the start of the program.