HEAL: EMDR Intensive Group Therapy
EMDR Intensive group therapy offers a highly structured and accelerated approach to trauma recovery, enabling participants to work through their experiences in a condensed timeframe instead of traditional weekly sessions. This format is specifically designed to facilitate deeper processing and more rapid progress, making it particularly effective for those seeking substantial healing within a shorter period. This structure enables deeper processing by minimising interruptions between sessions, supporting a more rapid and comprehensive healing experience. Many individuals find that this concentrated format leads to deeper healing and a more profound sense of transformation.
Key Details
Pre-intake Assessment: Participants will meet with the clinician either in person or online, to find out the suitability for this Intensive group work.
Intensive sessions: This EMDR Intensive group therapy is structured over a two-week period, with sessions held on three consecutive days—Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday—eachweek. During these meetings, participants come together for two hours per session, allowing for a focused and consistent therapeutic experience across both weeks.
Considerations:Intensives can be emotionally and physically demanding. A solid support system and post-session rest are important. This group therapy is not recommendedfor people in active crisis, dissociation, suicidal ideations, psychosis, severe mental healthissuesor people without support systems. Pre assessment with the EMDR clinician is mandatorytoattend this group.
We offer two EMDR Intensive Group Therapies: EMDR Intensive for Work Stress andEMDRIntensive for Stress, Anxiety and PTSD (EAP Program).
EMDR Intensive Group Therapy for Work Stress (EAP Program)
This EMDR Intensive is specifically designed to support individuals in processing andmanaging stressful experiences encountered in their workplace, while also fostering resilience. The program specifically targets the distinctive challenges faced by professionalsand workers, offering tailored strategies to address a wide range of work-related stressors. By focusing on the unique pressures present in various work environments, EMDRIntensiveequips participants with effective tools to navigate and overcome these difficulties, ultimately promoting greater well-being and resilience in their professional lives.
When:
Group 1:
May 18th to May 27th.
1st week: May 18th, 19th & 20th
and in the 2nd week: May 25th, 26th & 27th
Time: 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
EMDR Intensive Group Therapy for Stress, Anxiety & PTSD
This EMDR Intensive is specifically designed for individuals who are coping with stress, anxiety, or traumatic experiences and want to actively address and process the impact theseevents have had on their lives. The program provides a compassionate, well-structuredenvironment that supports participants as they work through challenging emotions. Bynurturing a supportive atmosphere, it enables each person to engage in meaningful healingand lasting personal growth. This process not only encourages individuals to confront and resolve difficult experiences but also helps them build greater resilience and a renewedsense of well-being, empowering them to move forward with confidence and strength.
When:
Group 2: September 21st to September 30th
1st week: September 21st, 22nd & 23rd
2nd week: September 28th, 29th & 30th
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Time: 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Venue:
The Bealey Centre, 120 Hills Road (Wharfdale Room)
Fees for EMDR Group Therapy Programs:
Option 1: Research Participant Pathway – $250 for individuals. Participants utilizing this pathway may be required to complete questionnaires regarding various wellbeing measuresboth prior to and following their participation in the EMDR group.
Option 2: Sponsored Pathway – For further details, please contact us. Participants interested in this option may also be asked to complete wellbeing questionnaires beforeand after attending the EMDR group.
For Businesses, please contact us directly.
Our Facilitators
Dr Jain Joseph, PhD
Jain Joseph is a clinical psychologist, an accredited EMDR therapist and EMDR Case Consultant in training. He is currently working towards completing his advanced accreditation in Schema Therapy. He holds a Masters in Applied Psychology (Industrial Psychology), a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (M.Phil), and a PhD in Psychology.
Ambily M Joseph
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), and is trained in EMDR therapy.
Please fill out this registration form or email us to aurahealthnz@gmail.com register yourself. Once we have received your registration form a confirmation email and an invoice will be sent out.