Trauma-Focused Tapping

CPD

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

Handouts

Speaker

Stacy Ruse, LPC Related seminars and products

---

Stacy Ruse, LPC, is a trauma expert who specializes in using IFS therapy, EMDR and Somatic therapies to unravel the intricate threads of trauma and guide clients towards empowerment and resilience. She has been intensively trained in the Internal Family Systems model and in addition to her clinical work, provides consultation for therapists looking to get the most out of their own work with IFS therapy. Her approach, while deeply rooted in trauma-informed methodologies, is characterized by a transpersonal twist that transcends the boundaries of traditional therapy. Stacy is certified in EMDR and is an Evergreen Certifications EMDR consultant as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and certified yoga instructor.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stacy Ruse is the owner of Aglow Counseling and has an employment relationship with Mindfully. She receives compensation as a consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Stacy Ruse is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacy Ruse is a member of EMDRIA, the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, and the Longmont Area Psychotherapy Network.

Additional Info

Access never expires for this product.

Visit our FAQ page at www.pesi.com/faq or contact us at www.pesi.com/info

Objectives

1. Examine the mechanisms of action underlying the effectiveness of acupressure techniques in psychotherapy. 
2. Describe the integration of acupoint stimulation into exposure and cognitive therapies in the evidence-based form of EFT for the treatment of PTSD. 
3. Understand the core components of Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) in the context of trauma treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and tactile stimulation. 
4. Demonstrate at least 3 techniques to help clients emotionally regulate, prepare for trauma work, and enhance positive state changes. 
5. Describe how tapping intimately assists in polyvagal toning and in balancing the nervous system. 

Outline

• Types of Tapping and Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) 
• How Tapping Works: The Science & Mechanisms of Action 
• Understanding the Distinctions: EMDR, Resource Installation, Resource Tapping, and Meridian Tapping 
• Setting Clear Goals for Tapping and its Application in Healing 
• Therapeutic Benefits and Applications 
• Assessing Client Readiness for Tapping 
• Step-by-Step Instruction: Using Tapping Techniques from EFT and EMDR in Your Trauma Treatment 
• EMDR Resource Tapping Techniques 
• Risks and Limitations of Tapping, Contraindications and other Considerations 

Target Audience

• Psychologists
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Counsellors
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Addiction Counsellors
• Social Workers