Learn a brief and effective protocol for Early Intervention
All EMDR therapists need to be skilled in providing Early Intervention protocols. While basic training provides an introduction, it does not cover the important considerations that distinguish EMDR provided soon after a traumatic experience, or when the trauma episode is ongoing. This one-day training will equip you to use the Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) with individuals soon after a traumatic experience. It is a flexible and targeted approach, described as the missing link between Francine Shapiro’s Recent Events and the Standard Protocol.
“We may not be able to prevent trauma, but we can prevent the accumulation of trauma memories…” Elan Shapiro
As the demand for services outstrips our capacity to respond, R-TEP allows us to intervene briefly and effectively, providing EMDR to more people sooner.
- Research shows R-TEP can significantly reduce symptoms of traumatic stress and depression in as little as 2-3 sessions.
- Highly suited for climate disasters, accidents, workplace trauma, physical and sexual violence.
- Process recent episodes without processing previous trauma.
- Learn strategies for containment and efficient processing
What does the workshop cover?
- Important considerations in early intervention
- Strategies for assessing suitability for R-TEP
- The 4 Elements stress management technique
- How to identify targets for processing in situations of ongoing traumatic stress
- How to process recent experiences without first processing historical trauma
- Experience giving and receiving R-TEP
- Online and in-person delivery
- Scripts and additional resources provided
Presented by Dr Jenny Dwyer – Accredited R-TEP and G-TEP trainer
This training is accredited by Elan Shapiro, who developed the R-TEP protocol with Bruit Laub.
Jenny is a member of the R&G-TEP Executive team that oversees training curriculum and developed the online standards during COVID. She continues to practice EMDR and has developed Early Intervention programs for organisations, delivered R-TEP and G-TEP to hundreds of participants, and co-authored research demonstrating the effectiveness of the protocols, including R-TEP online. Jenny is known for her practical and engaging teaching style. She draws on more than 25 years as a clinical trainer in family therapy, trauma, social work and EMDR.
Prerequisite
- Participants must have completed an approved EMDR Level 1 Training.
Cost
- Early Bird $420 +GST (ends 1st October 2026)
- Full price $450 + GST
All registrations close 9th of November
Date: Thursday 19th of November 2026
Delivered online via Zoom
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (Melbourne time)
This workshop is for one day only. Completion allows participants to use R-TEP effectively with individuals.
An additional day on the Group Traumatic Episode (G-TEP) is available. Together, R-TEP and G-TEP allow therapists to move seamlessly between individual and group interventions. To find out more about the comprehensive 2 day workshop that covers both R-TEP and G-TEP, please check our Events page
