Date

23rd - 24th September 2026, 9.30am - 4.30pm (UK Time)

Course Summary

THIS EVENT IS SPECIFICALLY OPEN TO EMDR-TRAINED FORENSIC PRACTITIONERS.

This event will outline attachment-informed EMDR (ai-EMDR). It will provide an outline of applying an attachment-informed approach to EMDR in forensic populations. Specifically this will focus on the introduction of the ai-EMDR approach, the framework, its goals and the importance of an attachment-informed formulation. This will look at the importance of bridging to locate the early formative experience/s. Demonstration of the framework will be provided, with lots of opportunity to practice in order to facilitate confidence. By the end of the event you will be able to apply ai-informed EMDR.

The ai-EMDR framework is developed by Mark Brayne (https://emdrfocus.com/about/), which integrates the principles of Attachment Theory into the standard Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocol. By doing so, it aims to enhance trauma therapy by acknowledging how early relational experiences shape emotional and psychological patterns, with the formative experience being key. Ai-EMDR adds to the 8-phase EMDR standard protocol, allowing deeper engagement with complex, developmental trauma. It is still (in essence) the 8 phase protocol, but it prioritises safety, attunement [awareness], and relational repair, all addressing the relational hurt in the client. This approach fits neatly in the forensic population, and where attachment difficulties can be a foundation of their vulnerability to offending.

The event will empower clinicians to feel confident with using an attachment informed approach to EMDR (ai-EMDR).

Learning objectives:

1). To describe how attachment is relevant to EMDR therapy;

2). To apply at least two frameworks/theories to aid our understanding of attachment and trauma, including methods of formulating to aid understanding;

3). To understand the core elements of the ai-EMDR framework, the evolution of this and how to apply this.

4). To practice resourcing, bridging, interweaves and their integration to the ai-EMDR framework.

5). To recognise applications to forensic cases, including direct application to a provided case study and delegate provided examples.

The cost includes provision of handouts and attendance certificate. There are limited places on this event. Please email tiofp@tiofp.com for more information.

The training commences at 9:30am and ends by 4.30pm each day.

Please also note that only those trained in EMDR in accordance with the expectations of their jurisdiction are eligible to practice EMDR. This event is not designed to train you to become an EMDR therapist. It is not EMDR Basic training.

The program site is ADA compliant. Please contact tiofp@tiofp.com if special accomodations are required.

Trainers

The facilitators of this event are: Professor Jane L Ireland. Professor Ireland is a Chartered Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist. Professor Ireland is an EMDR Europe and EMDRIA Accredited Clinical Supervisor/Consultant and works within secure services. She has considerable experience of the application of EMDR to forensic clients and is an EMDR supervisor for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Secure Services. Professor Carol A. Ireland. Professor Ireland is a Chartered Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist. Professor Ireland is an EMDR Europe and EMDRIA Accredited Clinical Supervisor/Consultant and works within community therapeutic services, supporting forensic clients in the community. She has previously worked for other secure forensic services, such as high secure psychiatric hospitals. She has considerable experience of the application of EMDR to forensic clients and is an EMDR supervisor for a number of NHS Trusts and forensic services. Dr. Kimberley McNeill is a Chartered Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist. Dr McNeill works within community therapeutic services, supporting forensic clients in the community. Dr. McNeill has experience working in secure psychiatric forensic services. She is an extremely experienced EMDR therapist, working with complex presentations. Katharine Brayne (https://www.braynewaves.co.uk/) is a registered EMDR and Integrative Psychotherapist, based in the UK and working worldwide online, specialising in authenticity, attachment and the brain-body connection. She has considerable experience of using and applying ai-EMDR and trains regularly with Mark Brayne.

Course Materials

All attendees will be provided with an attendance certificate.

Venue

Live Online Zoom Event

Who Can Attend

The target audience for this event are EMDR-trained practitioners wanting to train in ai-EMDR and apply this to forensic clients. The target audience is those who have completed at least Part 1 of the EMDR training.

Cost

£495.00 + VAT(99.00) = £594.00

Book Now

Please complete the booking online. Payment secures a place. A refund for any places secured can only be given before 10th August 2026.