Progressive Counting Training Course (Live Online)

CEs/Contact Hours

Handouts

Trainer

Kriss Jarecki, LCSW-R Related Seminars and Products

Harmony Hearth Center for Wisdom

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Kriss has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1987. She is a consultant and trainer for Progressive Counting and EMDR and an advanced training provider. Kriss currently serves on the EMDR International Association Board of Directors and was a member of the EMDRIA Standards and Training Committee for four years. She served as a co-regional coordinator for the WNY EMDR Regional Network for 10 years, worked for 7 years as a field instructor for the UB School of Social Work and has over ten years’ experience as a clinician and supervisor in the field of chemical dependency. Kriss currently has a private practice serving teens through adults and treats challenges such as PTSD, self-injurious behaviors, depression, anxiety, phobias, and adjustment issues. She has published articles in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Traumatology and Counseling and Psychotherapy Research. Kriss also provides several trauma related trainings such as Integrating Neuroscientific Interventions in Trauma Treatment, A Tour of Trauma Sensitive Techniques for the EMDR Practitioner, IFS Meets EMDR and Journey of the LGBTQ+ Community from Trauma to Triumph.  Kriss presented “From Trauma to Triumph: Journey to Resiliency in the Community of Those with a Disability at the EMDR Canada 2022 conference and the EMDR International Association 2022 and 2023 conferences. You can email Kriss at harmonyhearth64@gmail.com. For a list of upcoming trainings go to www.harmonyhearthwisdom.com   

Her book, Say That Again: A Smorgasbord of Suggestions, Sayings and Scripts for the EMDR Practitioner was published on August 17, 2022. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/say-that-again

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY AND COURSE SATISFACTION:

• Prior to 10 days before a course begins: we will refund your payment minus a ​$​1​​​50​ fee.
• After 10 days no refund. However, we welcome you at the next training at 50% off the registration fee. 
• If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the course, please discuss the problem Kriss so we can work together to determine a resolution. Email: krissjarecki@harmonyhearthwisdom.com

Completion Requirements

No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

Live Online Completion Requirements 

In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course, participants must complete the following.

Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal. 

- Attend the entire course.  Zoom attendance is used to verify viewing requirements. Zoom can take up to 24 hours to confirm attendance. Participation in small group activities is required.

- Respond to poll questions. You must participate in at least 75% of the polls.

- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.

The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be saved/downloaded, printed, or left in your account. 

Equipment Requirements

Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.

Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.

Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)

Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.

Online Course Access

Upon successful registration of the course you will be able to access the course materials. 

How do I test my system / access the online training?

To access the program, please log into your account. Please plan to log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. Click on the Launch Viewer button next to your program title to confirm you can see video and hear audio. You will enter the room with your microphone muted and your camera off. For the best experience, please leave these settings as is unless instructed otherwise. 

How do I access the course materials

To download course materials, log into your account. Under the seminar name click on the Handouts button.

For some trainings, the course handouts may not be available until the morning of the program.

Consultants

Mackenzie Northrup is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a strong academic foundation and extensive training in trauma-focused therapy. She holds an M.S. in Community Mental Health Counseling from the University of Rochester Warner School of Education and a B.A. in Psychology from the University at Buffalo. She is certified in Progressive Counting (PC) and is currently a consultant in training (CIT). Mackenzie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and the Flash Technique, and she is currently pursuing certification in EMDR. She worked for over four years at community mental health agencies serving high-risk populations and individuals in crisis and multiple other diagnoses such as addictions, PTSD, Bipolar, dissociation and schizophrenia. Mackenzie recently transitioned to private practice where she uses a personalized and evidence-based approach to therapy, blending methods to align with each client’s unique needs and goals. She values collaboration and actively seeks client feedback to ensure the therapeutic process is both effective and empowering. Mackenzie is a member of the American Counseling Association, the International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling, and the New York Mental Health Counselors Association in both the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter and the Greater Rochester Chapter.

Agenda

PROGRESSIVE COUNTING AGENDA

Day 1 

Morning Part 1 (9-10:30)

• Course overview, housekeeping around using zoom and CE requirements, etc.
• Introduction to trauma and post-traumatic stress.
• Trauma’s contribution to reactivity and symptoms/problem behaviors.
• Analyzing presenting symptoms/problem behaviors from a trauma perspective.

Break (10:30-10:45)

Morning Part 2 (10:45-12:15)

• Goals of evaluation session and what a trauma sensitive session looks like
• Parent Interview exercise
• How to take a trauma/loss list

Lunch (12:15-12:45)

Afternoon Part 1 (12:45-2:30)

• Practice trauma/loss list
• Problem solving
• Fairy Tale
• Fairy Tale research

Break (2:30-2:45)

Afternoon part 2 (2:45-4:00)

• Trauma-informed case formulation
• Case formulation practice
• Enhancing the client’s motivation and commitment.
• Treatment planning and contracting.

Day 2 

Morning Part 1 (9:00-10:30)

• Memory Reconsolidation.
• Neurobiology of trauma- what the brain does when watching videos
• PC mechanisms of action and research
• PC compared to other modalities

Break (10:30-10:45)

Morning Part 2 (10:45-12:30)

• Stabilization strategies for safety and security. Container
• Developing a more secure attachment status. Practice

Lunch (12:30-1:00)

Afternoon Part 1 (1:00-2:30)

• Learning several Self-management skills for stability, competence, and confidence.Map/Choices, safe place, etc.
• Some tips for clients with dissociation

Break (2:30-2:45)

Afternoon Part 2 (2:45-4:00)

• Continue with self-management skills for stability, competence, and confidence.
• Case consultation
• Client videos of hello interview, trauma/loss list, map & choices, etc .

Day 3 

Morning Part 1 (9:00-10:30)

• Case consultation and check-in on use of interventions with participant’s clients
• Overview of trauma resolution treatment methods/approaches.
• Guidelines for selecting which memory to work on first, second, etc.

Break (10:30-10:45)

Morning Part 2 (10:45-12:15)

• Explaining the PC procedure
• Group experience with Progressive Counting (PC)

Lunch (12:15-12:45)

Afternoon Part 1(12:45-2:15)

• The counting system
• Supervised practice with PC.

Break (2:15-2:30)

Afternoon Part 2 (2:30-4:00)

• Supervised practice with PC.
• PC problem solving

Day 4 

Morning (9:00-10:30)

• Following up from a trauma resolution session. Check-in
• What happens after trauma resolution?
• The use of floatback

Break (10:30-10:45)

Morning Part 2 (10:45-12:15)

• PC review
• PC practice-

Lunch (12:15-12:45)

Afternoon Part 1 (12:45-2:15)

• Working with clusters
• PC practice-

Break (2:15-2:30)

Afternoon Part 2 (2:30-4:00)

• Spec Scan for early trauma
• Case consultation

Day 5 

Morning Part 1 (9:00-10:30)

• Review, Group consultation

Break (10:30-10:45)

Morning Part 2 (10:45-12:15)

• Videos/consultation

Lunch (12:15-12:45)

Afternoon Part 1(12:45-2:15)

• Flash- Group Flash experience

Break (2:15-2:30)

Afternoon Part 2 (2:30-4:00)

• Practice Flash in pairs
• Flash problem solving

Day 6 

Morning Part 1(9:00-10:30)

• Videos & consultation

Break (10:30-10:45)

Morning Part 2 (10:45-12:15)

• Videos/consultation
• Future challenges

Lunch (12:15-12:45)

Afternoon Part 1 (12:45-2:15)

• Future challenges practice

Break (2:15-2:30)

Afternoon Part 2 (2:30-4:00)

•  Review / questions. Your next steps. Graduation!