Intersectionality: Understanding, Reflecting, and Applying It in EMDR Psychotherapy
Intersectionality: Understanding, Reflecting, and Applying It in EMDR Psychotherapy
Presenter: Jasminder Bahia
Date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
CPD: 3 CPD credits awarded by the EMDR Association UK
Cost: £30 for EMDR UK members | £60 for non-members
This workshop focuses on integrating Intersectionality into EMDR therapy, with an emphasis on Equity, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EEDI) principles. Through this session, participants will deepen their understanding of how cultural, social, and individual diversity impacts the therapeutic process, ultimately improving the effectiveness of EMDR for a broader range of clients.
Key Aims of the Workshop:
Understanding Intersectionality in Therapy: Learn how intersectionality influences client experiences and therapy outcomes, highlighting its relevance in EMDR practice.
Addressing Personal Biases: Gain insights into how personal biases can affect therapeutic relationships and outcomes, and explore strategies to manage and reduce their impact.
Applying Intersectional Insights in EMDR Therapy: Learn how to incorporate an understanding of intersectionality at every stage of the EMDR process, tailoring interventions to each client's unique background and needs.
Enhancing Therapy Through EEDI Principles: Explore strategies to improve client engagement and therapy outcomes by integrating EEDI principles into your practice.
About the Presenter
Jasminder Bahia is an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and Chartered Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience in cultural contexts, particularly in working with racialised trauma. She has been practising EMDR since 2010 and has received additional training in EMDR Therapy for BIPOC Clinicians and Cultural Somatics.
As an active member and tutor at the Black, Asian, African Therapy Network (BAATN), Jasminder is committed to decolonising therapy and providing culturally sensitive care. She has over two decades of experience as a yoga teacher and trainer, incorporating mindful practices such as Meditation, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra into her therapeutic approach.
Jasminder works in private practice, offering therapy across different age groups and backgrounds. Her integrative approach is continually shaped by ongoing professional development and the insights gained from her clients.
Workshop Details:
Date & Time: Thursday 24th April 2025, 15:00 – 18:00
Cost: £30 for EMDR UK members | £60 for non-members
CPD Credits: 3 CPD credits awarded by the EMDR Association UK
Recording Access: This workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for 3 months after the event.
This session is suitable for EMDR therapists of all levels who are interested in expanding their understanding of intersectionality and enhancing their practice by integrating EEDI principles. The aim is to make therapy more inclusive and effective, ensuring all clients feel seen, heard, and supported.
