Join Dr. O’Malley for an engaging two-day workshop exploring Sensorimotor-Focused EMDR (SF-EMDR), an innovative therapeutic approach that integrates the body-based principles of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with the evidence-based framework of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). It will take place at Ards Friary, Creeslough on the 17th and 18th of September. This training will examine how combining bottom-up and top-down interventions can enhance treatment outcomes for clients presenting with complex trauma, dissociation, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, mood disorders, eating disorders, phobias, and self-harm. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how SF-EMDR can be used to address both traumatic stress and the broader patterns of dysregulation that often accompany it. Drawing on clinical experience and examples from his book Sensorimotor Focused EMDR: A New Paradigm for Psychotherapy and Peak Performance, Dr. O’Malley will demonstrate how SF-EMDR can facilitate deeper processing, build resilience, and support more optimal functioning. The workshop will also explore the growing application of these principles in performance-focused settings including sport, business, music, and other high-pressure professions. In addition, he will share insights from his recent training in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) with Professor Ruth Lanius and Dr. Frank Corrigan, illustrating how DBR can assist clinicians in identifying treatment targets and preparing clients for subsequent SF-EMDR interventions. The programme combines theory, clinical demonstrations, case examples, and opportunities for discussion, enabling delegates to consider how these approaches may be integrated into their own clinical practice. Email artmail@doctors.org.uk to book your place.
