Training and Consultation Group

  • Groups are 8 weekly 90-minute sessions and can have up to 8 trainees. Each group will dedicate time to didactic training (~30 minutes), and case consultation and skills practice (~60 minutes). Drs. Krohner and Tankha lead all of the groups. All sessions are held virtually.

  • In this module, we will cover the EAET approach to pain neuroscience education and the initial assessment for treatment fit.

  • In this module we illustrate the critical role of psychoeducation about chronic pain in beginning EAET with patients. We will also discuss the EAET therapist stance and address potential challenges in alliance-building or patient buy-in.

  • This week will be dedicated to case consultation and troubleshooting treatment implementation.

  • This module will begin a deep dive into affect exposure work, beginning with case formulations from an EAET perspective. Trainees will have the opportunity to present cases and the group will collaborate on each case formulation.

  • In this module, we will discuss somatic tracking as a clinical tool that can guide clinician intervention. We will introduce conceptual models derived from other therapeutic modalities (e.g. intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy) to ground our presentation. Trainees will learn to recognize somatic indicators of affect, anxiety, and defense mechanisms. Time will be allotted for modeling and practicing somatic tracking.

  • In this module, trainees will be offered affect exposure strategies, including imaginal exposure tools that target affect from current and past interpersonal experiences. This module takes a trauma-informed and trauma-focused lens so that trainees learn how to balance patients’ need for safety in sessions with healthy discomfort that promotes growth and healing. Time will be allotted for modeling and practice.

  • This module will focus on tracking and managing anxiety during affect exposure. Trainees will learn how to apply somatic tracking and other tools to identify the patient’s window of tolerance and intervention targets from moment to moment during affect exposures. Trainees will learn how to tailor affect exposures to patient’s window of tolerance for anxiety.

  • This week will be dedicated to case consultation and troubleshooting treatment implementation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the prerequisites for registration?

As we offer advanced training in EAET, we require that trainees complete the introductory EAET training with Drs. Mark Lumley and Howard Schubiner prior to participating in our training and consultation group. Additionally, given our areas of competence, we only accept mental health practitioners for group or individual consultations. We will accept licensed practitioners with any advanced degree.

Will this course provide hands-on practice or demonstrations of EAET techniques?

Yes! Our primary goal is for you to walk away from this training feeling confident in your ability to incorporate these techniques into your clinical practice. Our groups and individual consultations will always provide demonstrations (live or pre-recorded) and time for practicing new skills.

Do I have to commit to 8 weeks if I sign up for the group?

We will only accept registrants for all 8 weeks of the group training and consultation. If you do register for the group training, we recommend that you attend all 8 weeks of the course to get the most out of it. We recognize that is a substantial commitment of time and resources, and therefore offer a second option of individual consultation that can be a one-time consultation or ongoing, depending on your needs.

What resources or materials will participants receive during the course?

All participants will receive our EAET training manual that includes guidance for sessions and patient homework. The manual also includes sections that cover general principles in EAET that may be helpful in guiding you throughout treatment.