When You Hit an Iceberg! – The Case of Mary

• Use of shortened EMDR protocols, including Parnell approaches • Practical EMDR strategies in complex situations • The Iceberg Syndrome — when visible events or symptoms are driven by a much larger, unseen foundation beneath the surface • Access to pre-trial therapy • What therapists can do in high-pressure or restricted settings • Informed consent, notes, and documentation • Useful preparation techniques, including factors unknown to the therapist An engaging and practical training for therapists looking to strengthen their understanding of complex trauma presentations and adaptive EMDR practice. About Dr Campbell-Beattie John enjoyed a full-time career in the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, pioneering the introduction of a colleague support system, which included the teaching of counselling skill techniques on an inter-agency basis and Victim Support Volunteers. He specialised in the areas of post trauma defusing/debriefing, stress and equal opportunities training. In 1989 he was awarded the JP Noble Prize for his dissertation "Anxiety & Phobias a Cognitive Perspective." He was awarded his PhD in 2002 and also became an EMDR Consultant. He worked in Primary Health Care for 16 years has had a private practice since 1990. In 2005 he completed TRiM practitioner & assessors training with the Royal Marines and regularly attends the force Trim refresher/training sessions.