On-Demand CE Training

Healing the Roots of the Trauma Tree

Conceptualize how adolescent trauma shapes current functioning, and access and process it within EMDR therapy using the Trauma Tree.

Self-paced on-demand · 4 EMDRIA Credits · Program #15007-DL110

Presented by Lauren Ogren, LMFT, PsyD

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$159.99

Who This Training Is For

For EMDR-Trained Clinicians Working With Developmental Trauma

This intermediate-level program is intended for doctoral- and master's-level mental health professionals, including psychologists, LMFTs, LMHCs, LPCs, LISWs, LMSWs and other master's-level practitioners, who have successfully completed an EMDR Basic Training and want to deepen their work with developmental trauma. It fits clinicians who see adolescent-rooted patterns in adult clients as well as those who work with adolescents directly.

Prerequisite: completion of EMDR Basic Training. Eligibility for EMDRIA credits is limited to participants who have completed an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training. If you have not yet completed Basic Training, start with EMDR Basic Training.

Course Overview

Mapping the Adolescent Roots of Present-Day Patterns

Adolescence is a period of rapid change in identity, emotional regulation and relationships. Experiences from these years, including prolonged “little t” stressors that never registered as a single event, can carry into adulthood as deep-set negative cognitions that are hard to trace to a specific memory.

Dr. Lauren Ogren grounds the course in adolescent brain development, Erikson's psychosocial stages and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. She then introduces the Trauma Tree, a visual way to map how developmental experiences connect to present-day negative cognitions and to build a target sequence plan when a client's history offers no clear event-based target.

The course covers containment and resourcing strategies, including secure place, protective figures, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Resetting Affective Circuits, along with affect scan and guided imagery approaches for reaching adolescent-rooted material that is hard to put into words.

What You Will Learn

By the End of This Training, You Will Be Able To:

  1. Describe 3 key areas of brain development during adolescence, focusing on their impact on cognitive and emotional functions.
  2. Analyze and apply the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) framework to recognize the impact of adolescent brain development on trauma responses, detailing how these responses manifest in adolescence and adulthood.
  3. Create and utilize a visual memory model to identify and address negative cognitions (“create a trauma tree”), demonstrating how to map traumatic triggers to underlying cognitive patterns.
  4. Explain and compare 3 therapeutic techniques designed to identify critical areas for client resourcing, supporting effective trauma recovery strategies.
  5. Integrate resourcing methods into clinical practice, articulating the role of resourcing in fostering adaptive neural pathways and explaining its significance in achieving positive client outcomes.
  6. Demonstrate 3 practical techniques for resourcing clients that promote the formation of new, adaptive neural pathways, enabling clients to process trauma and develop resilience.

What's Included

  • On-demand course lessons
  • Clinical Reference Materials
  • Post-course quiz
  • Course evaluation
  • CE certificate (upon completion)

Course Details

  • Format: Self-paced, on-demand
  • EMDRIA Credits: 4 · Program #15007-DL110
  • Price: $159.99
  • Prerequisite: Completion of EMDR Basic Training. EMDRIA credits require completion of an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training.
  • Credit requirements: Complete the full curriculum and pass the post-course quiz with a score of at least 75%

Presenter

Lauren Ogren, LMFT, PsyD

Dr. Lauren Ogren is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Northern California and an EMDRIA Certified Therapist. She specializes in adolescent trauma and the developmental experiences that shape adult emotional patterns. She serves as a counselor at a school for children with dyslexia and maintains an in-person private practice in the Bay Area, where she supports teens and women.

Dr. Ogren earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, from the University of San Francisco, and completed her Doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology at Touro University. She integrates EMDR therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her clinical work. Read Lauren's full bio.

Accreditation & Compliance Information

EMDRIA Credits

EMDR & Beyond is an EMDRIA-approved EC Provider (#15007).

This program (#15007-DL110) is approved for 4 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA credits is limited to participants who have completed an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training.

Certificate & Completion Requirements

To receive EMDRIA credits for this on-demand program, complete the full curriculum and pass the post-course quiz with a score of at least 75%. Your certificate is released automatically once you pass the quiz. The course evaluation is not required for credit, and we welcome your feedback through it.

Program Policies

Cancellation, grievance, accessibility and conflict of interest information for EMDR & Beyond programs is on our Program Disclosures page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course approved for EMDRIA Credits?

Yes. This program (#15007-DL110) is approved for 4 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA credits is limited to participants who have completed an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training.

Do I need to complete EMDR Basic Training first?

Yes. This intermediate-level course is for clinicians who have successfully completed an EMDR Basic Training. Eligibility for EMDRIA credits is limited to participants who have completed an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training.

What is the Trauma Tree framework?

The Trauma Tree is a visual way to build a target sequence plan. Each target is treated as a root of a present-day negative cognition, and when no single event stands out, a target can be an age or a place. The framework works within the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and the eight phases of EMDR therapy.

How do I earn credit for the on-demand course?

Complete the full curriculum and pass the post-course quiz with a score of at least 75%. Your certificate is released automatically when you pass. The course evaluation is optional.

Where can I find the cancellation and grievance policies?

Both are on our Program Disclosures page, along with accessibility and conflict of interest information.

How much does the course cost?

$159.99. Select Enroll Now to register through our secure checkout.

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Self-paced on-demand · 4 EMDRIA Credits · EC Provider #15007 · Program #15007-DL110