Progressive Counting Course

Description

This course offers:

• A trauma-focused phase model and interventions for every step of the way in treatment from “hello” to “congratulations! You’ve completed therapy!”
• Explores the latest information and research on trauma and neurobiology and how to explain trauma to clients.
• Learn and practice how to take a trauma / loss list during the evaluation phase and present a case formulation.
• Learn and practice several relaxation and resource tools to help clients prepare for their work including a secure attachment exercise and Map Out A Problem / Choices Have Consequences.
• We will learn and practice the Progressive Counting protocol along with variations such as how to treat events that happen over and over again (clusters), how to determine and what to do if a client gets “stuck” (level of disturbance isn’t going down) and preparing clients for future situations.
• We will discuss how PC works (mechanisms of effect such as Working Memory Theory).
• A look at specialty populations such as kids and teens and different challenges such as dissociation.
• We will also learn the “Flash Technique* for rapid reduction in client disturbances before a memory is even addressed.

This course is very hands on. Clinicians will practice every intervention with each other working on their own stuff. This allows a personal experience with interventions as well as practice as a therapist. There are weeks in between segments to allow time for participants to practice the interventions with their clients.  We will learn interventions via interactive lecture, handouts and scripts, client videos, practice with peers, and case consultation

Meet Your Instructors

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.

Kriss has been an LCSWR 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. She has published articles in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Traumatology and Counseling and Psychotherapy Research. Kriss created courses for the University of Buffalo on trauma and shame and on trauma and disabilities and is the creator of The Seed to Weed Technique. She also provides several trauma related trainings such as Integrating Neuroscientific Interventions in Trauma Treatment, A Tour of Trauma Sensitive Techniques for the EMDR Practitioner, and Queer Affirmative EMDR. Kriss presented The Tree of Me and Seed to Weed Techniques: Graphically Illustrating Target Memories, Symptoms etiology, treatment progress and Resolution to the UK EMDR Child and Adolescent Group in 2022 and at the EMDR Canada conference in 2024.She also presented, “From Trauma to Triumph: Journey to Resiliency in the Community of Those with a Disability” at the EMDR Canada 2022 and 2023 conferences and the EMDR International Association 2022 and 2024 conferences. 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

CEU Information: This course is 36 hours and 36 NYSED CEUs are offered by the UB School of Social Work Continuing Education Department.

NYSED Social Work Contact Hours: University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW0001. 52 live online contact hours are approved. Full attendance is required. No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

NYSED Mental Health Counselor Contact Hours: University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC0008. 52 live online contact hours are approved. Full attendance is required. No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

NYSED Marriage and Family Therapist Contact Hours: University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT0007. 52 live online contact hours are approved. Full attendance is required. No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

NYSED Creative Arts Therapist Contact Hours: University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT0003. 52 live online contact hours are approved. Full attendance is required. No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

NYSED Psychology Contact Hours: University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY0062. 52 live online contact hours are approved. Full attendance is required. No partial credit is given for partial attendance.

Customer Service:We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at krissjarecki@harmonyhearthwisdom.com or by phone at 716-913-2832.

ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact Kriss Jarecki by email at least 3 weeks prior to the at krissjarecki@harmonyhearthwisdom.com or call at 716-913-2832.

Cancellation Policy: Full payment is due by the start of training. Participants may cancel by contacting KrissJarecki@harmonyhearthwisdom.com up to 10 business days prior to the training and receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee.

Participants who cancel less than 10 business days prior to the training will receive a refund of 50% of their registration fee.

No refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the training.

To request a refund email krissjarecki@harmonyhearthwisdom.com