# Institute For Change


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- [What is EMDR Therapy?](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/what-is-emdr-therapy/): Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy has been extensively researched and endorsed by organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization, validating its effectiveness. EMDR Therapy is widely recognized as a powerful psychotherapy method for treating trauma and various psychological issues.

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- [In-Person Training Place](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/in-person-training-place/): A Real Clinical Learning Environment Our in-person EMDR trainings take place in this award-winning building. Also, the skill-building practicum sessions, a core component of EMDR training, are conducted in private therapy rooms, creating a confidential and authentic clinical setting. This immersive environment significantly strengthens the learning experience, allowing participants to practise EMDR in conditions that closely reflect real therapeutic work, supported by experienced EMDR Europe Accredited Consultants who provide attentive guidance throughout the training. This structure ensures that participants not only learn the EMDR protocol, but also develop the confidence and clinical sensitivity required to apply it safely and effectively […]
- [İçsel Parçalar ve EMDR](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/icsel-parcalar-ve-emdr/): İçsel Parçalar ve EMDR   Institute for Change ve DBE Davranış Bilimleri Enstitüsü işbirliği ile yeni bir workshop Merhabalar Arkadaşlar,  EMDR ile çalışırken bazen ‘anı bulmakta zorlanan’danışanlarımız oluyor. Onlarla önce varolan parçaları bulmaya çalışacağız. Parçaları görmeyi, tanımayı, haritalandırmayı konuşacağız. Sonra bu zorlanan danışanlarla parça diliyle konuşarak ve parçalarla çalışarak anı bulmaları sürecinde yardımcı olacağız.  EMDR’ın 8 aşamasına sadık kalarak ilerlerken, duyarsızlaştırma aşamasında, ‘tıkanma’ durumunda bildiğimiz bilişsel müdahaleleri denesek de yanıt alamadığımız durumlarda, ‘parça’ dili ile müdahale etmeyi öğreteceğiz.  Kendi yolculuğumda parçalarla çalışmayı Jim Knipe’tan ekip olarak aldığımız süpervizyonlarda gördüm. Parçaların EMDR’daki etkisini Jim Knipe’tan öğrenince, içimde başlayan merak peşimi yıllarca […]
- [Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP)](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/group-traumatic-episode-protocol-gtep/): Early Traumatic Interventions Two new workshops – R-TEP & G-TEP presented by Zeynep Zat Ciftci, PhD in collaboration with EMDR Consultancy Monday 6 th of July 2026: 9.30am – 5.30pm   EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol – GTEP Workshop by Zeynep Zat Ciftci, PhD. Monday 13 th July 2026 between 9.30am and 5.30pm The Cost is £135 (£120 early bird to 15 th of June 2026)   GTEP workshop teaches how to use EMDR in group settings, not only for recent events but also for any ongoing issue with consequences. G-TEP provides a safe and structured environment for clients and […]
- [Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP)](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/recent-traumatic-episode-protocol-r-tep/): Early Traumatic Interventions Two new workshops – R-TEP & G-TEP presented by Zeynep Zat Ciftci, PhD in collaboration with EMDR Consultancy Monday 6 th of July 2026: 9.30am – 5.30pm   Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP): An immersive full-day workshop for working with recent traumatic events with Zeynep Zat Ciftci , PhD Cost: £135 (£120 early bird to the 15 th June 2026)   This advanced workshop is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in effectively addressing recent traumatic experiences. R-TEP is a powerful, evidence-based protocol that offers a cost-effective way to support individuals after recent traumatic events […]
- [Working on the Hidden Wounds: EMDR Interventions for Medically Unexplained  Symptoms with a Trauma-Focused Approach](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/working-on-the-hidden-wounds-emdr-interventions-for-medically-unexplained-symptoms-with-a-trauma-focused-approach/): Working on the Hidden Wounds: EMDR Interventions for Medically Unexplained Symptoms with a Trauma-Focused Approach Zeynep Zat Ciftci, PhD EMDR Europe Accredited EMDR Trainer and Consultant The Cost is £135 (£120 early bird to 15 th March 2026) Headache is a clinical problem that affects most of the population. Migraine and tension-headache are the most prevalent headache types. Headaches cause problems in individual functioning on various areas of life such as family, school, business, social life and quality of life. People who have headaches often have other psychological problems including depression and anxiety. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disease that […]
- [EMDR Strategies for Medically Unexplained Symptoms with Dr. Zeynep Zat](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/emdr-strategies-for-medically-unexplained-symptoms-with-dr-zeynep-zat/): EMDR Strategies for Medically Unexplained Symptoms with Dr. Zeynep Zat 29th April 2026 – 9.30am – 05.30pm The Cost is £120 – £135  EMDR Strategies for Medically Unexplained Symptoms: Migraine and Fibromyalgia – Clinical Application & Research-Based Strategies Over the past decade, we have worked with clients experiencing migraine and fibromyalgia with Emre Konuk. During this time, we developed specialized EMDR strategies tailored to the unique needs of these conditions. Our clinical experience and ongoing research have demonstrated that these protocols are effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life. Our work on the EMDR treatment of fibromyalgia was […]
- [R-TEP / G-TEP](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/r-tep-g-tep/): Early Traumatic Interventions Two new workshops – R-TEP & G-TEP presented in collaboration with EMDR Consultancy.   2nd December 2025 – 9.30am – 05.30pm Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP): An immersive full-day workshop for working with recent traumatic events with Zeynep Zat, PhD. Cost: £135 (£120 early bird to the 31st October 2025)   This advanced training is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in effectively addressing recent traumatic experiences such as cancer treatment, birth trauma, and surviving disasters. You will receive R-TEP manual and the R-TEP worksheet that you can use with your clients right after the […]
- [Polyvagal Theory and EMDR](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/polivagal-teori-ve-emdr/): Workshop Güvenliği Yeniden İnşa Etmek: Polivagal Yaklaşımla EMDR By Rebecca Kase, LCSW ‘Polyvagal Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing’ kitabı yazarından EMDR Standard Protokolü’nde regülasyon, sinir sistemi ve bedenle çalışma stratejileri   Tarih: 16 Aralık 2025 Saat: 19.00 – 22.00 (Türkiye saati ile) Yer: Çevrimiçi (Zoom) Rebecca Kase kimdir? Rebecca Kase, travma terapisi alanında profesyonel eğitimler veren EMDR Eğitmeni ve Danışmanıdır. ABD'nin önde gelen kurumlarından biri olan Travma Terapisti Enstitüsü isimli merkezinde EMDR eğitimleri ve ileri düzey klinik eğitimler düzenlemektedir. ‘Polyvagal Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing’ ve ‘Applied Polyvagal Theory Flipchart’ kitaplarının yazarıdır.         […]
- [EMDR Tools or EMDR Equipment](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/emdr-tools-or-emdr-equipment/): www.emdrkit.com
- [Dr. Zeynep Zat CV](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/dr-zeynep-zat-cv/): Uluslararası hakemli dergilerde yayımlanan makaleler: Zat, Zeynep, Delibaş, Dursun Hakan, Kaya, Taciser, Geler Külcü, Duygu, Sarı, Aylin, Nazlıkul, Hüseyin, Coşkun Topsakal, İlkem, Aydın, Yunus Emre, Kavakçı, Önder, Savran, Canan, & Konuk, Emre. (2024). A randomized controlled trial of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1286118 Farrell, Derek, McNamara, Kate, Rycroft, Paul, & Zat, Zeynep. (2022). A stage 1 pilot cohort exploring the use of EMDR therapy as a videoconference psychotherapy during COVID-19 with frontline mental health workers: A proof of concept study utilizing a virtual blind 2 therapist protocol. Frontiers in […]
- [Workshops](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/workshops/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]     EMDR Strategies for Medically Unexplained Symptoms with Dr. Zeynep Zat 29th April 2026 – 9.30am – 05.30pm The Cost is £120 – £135    EMDR Strategies for Medically Unexplained Symptoms: Migraine and Fibromyalgia – Clinical Application & Research-Based Strategies   Over the past decade, we have worked with clients experiencing migraine and fibromyalgia with Emre Konuk. During this time, we developed specialized EMDR strategies tailored to the unique needs of these conditions. Our clinical experience and ongoing research have demonstrated that these protocols are effective in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.   Our work on the […]
- [EMDR Training Curriculum](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/emdr-training-curriculum/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10286″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]EMDR Training Curriculum Part 1 – Three Consecutive Days, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM In this comprehensive 3-part course, you’ll delve into the world of EMDR therapy, with each part spanning 3 consecutive days from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Part 1 covers an array of fundamental and crucial topics such as the theoretical background of EMDR, client selection, the 8 Phases of the Standard EMDR Model, and specific protocols for working with a wide range of topics including child sexual abuse, grief, and therapist self-care. Furthermore, you’ll learn how to adequately prepare clients and […]
- [What are the requirements to participate in EMDR Training?](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/what-are-the-requirements-to-attend-emdr-training/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: https://emdrassociation.org.uk/for-professionals/training/ Eligibility criteria for EMDR training in the UK ALL applicants must have a significant proportion of their current primary role delivering 1-1 psychotherapy. ALL applicants must have the full support of their clinical supervisor to attend the training. ALL applicants must have access to training cases for the duration of the course.   Mental health professionals Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) Counselling Psychologists (Registered with HCPC) Educational Psychologists (Registered with HCPC) Forensic Psychologists (Registered with HCPC) Psychiatrists   Registered Mental Health Nurses (NMC), Registered Learning Disability Nurses (NMC), Arts Psychotherapists (HCPC), Occupational Therapists (HCPC) and Registered Social Workers who:   […]
- [What will this program add to me?](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/what-will-this-program-add-to-me/): We are passionate about healing the traumas and therefore supporting the mental health providers to master their EMDR Skills. Here’s why our training stands out: By choosing us, you’re not just investing in a training program; you’re stepping into a transformative experience that will significantly enhance your practice and allow you to create a profound impact on your clients’ lives. Learn and integrate this advanced technique into your therapeutic approach. Why us? Welcome to our platform, where your journey towards mastering EMDR therapy begins with the guidance of Dr. Zeynep Zat, a luminary in the field. Recognised in both the […]
- [What is EMDR Training?](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/what-is-emdr-training/): EMDR is recognized and recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO) and National Institute for Health, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), and Care Excellence NICE guidelines for treatment of treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR is validated by a wealth of research. EMDR is used more widely applied to treat conditions beyond trauma such as eating disorders, loss and grief, self-esteem issues and forming a healthy relationship. What is EMDR Training? Our EMDR Europe Accredited Training is approved by EMDR Europe and EMDR UK Associations. It is composed of interactive lecture, client video demonstrations, supervised practise, and supervision […]
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- [EMDR Training Calendar](https://instituteforchange.co.uk/emdr-training-calendar/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Reminder: Currently all EMDR Training is provided online.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] To ensure the highest quality of learning and skill integration, a minimum break of eight weeks is required between each part of our training programs. This interval allows participants to thoroughly practice and consolidate the knowledge and techniques acquired before progressing to the next stage. This approach supports optimal learning outcomes and ensures participants are fully prepared to advance through the training curriculum. Thank you for adhering to this schedule, designed with your professional development in mind. Notes: EMDR Group Supervision between Part 1 & 2 And EMDR Group Supervision between Part […]
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