All times GMT/UTC+3

08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Conference registration, verification, and guest seating.

09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Inaugural Remarks
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Rev. Dismas Eddie Bwesigye, President of the EMDR Uganda Association and Member of the EMDR Africa Executive Committee.

09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Words of Welcome
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Dr. Rosco Kesuja, Chair of the Department of Psychology.

09:40 AM - 09:55 AM
Opening Address
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Dr. Hafswa Lukwata, Head of the Division of Mental Health, Health Ministry of Uganda.

09:55 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

The EMDR Global Alliance President, Dr. Andre Montiero.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cultural Performance
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Music, Dance & Drama Performance by the Department of Performing Arts and Film School of Liberal and Performing Arts, Makerere University.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tea Break
Location: Dining Hall School of Public Health Makerere University

Tea Break.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clinical Presentation
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

1. Prof. Femke Bannink Mbazzi (EMDR Uganda): Cultural Adaptations in EMDR with Children and Adults in Africa.
2. Marieke Meijerink-Miedema: Introduction to EMDR for Non-EMDR Clinicians (Workshop Session on EMDR).

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Research Presentations
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Moderator: Dr. Gisela Roth

1. Dr. Hasina Andrianarivony Bakohariliva (EMDR Madagascar): Aspects of the practice of EMDR therapy in Madagascar.
2. Aboh Ogbole, MSc (EMDR Ghana): Exploring EMDR therapists' perspectives and experiences in Nigeria (Online).
3. Rev.Fr. Dr. Siver Kibu (EMDR Kenya): PTSD among healthcare professionals working in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in Cameroon.

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Lunch/Exhibition/Stands/Group Photo
Location: Dining Hall and Exhibition area School of Public Health Makerere University

Official Conference Photo

02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Presentation
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Kizito Wamala and Joyce Laker (EMDR Uganda): PTSD in refugees and displaced populations in East Africa using EMDR Therapy.

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Stabilization Tools
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

EMDR Kenya Team: Culturally Relevant Stabilization Tools.

Najia Sabeen, M.A.
Arlene Nduku, PyD.
Alice Blanchard, M.Sc.
Zawadi Kimari, M.Sc.

03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Online Livestream Keynote Address
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Prof. David van den Berg (EMDR Europe - the Netherlands): EMDR & Psychosis.

04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Dr. Gisela Roth (EMDR Kenya).

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Conference registration, verification, and guest seating.

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Clinical Presentation
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Dr. Gisela Roth (EMDR Kenya): EMDR Four Field with Children and Adults (Includes experiential exercise).

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tea Break
Location: Dining Hall School of Public Health Makerere University

Tea Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clinical Presentation
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Vivian Olgah Kudda Mukiibi (EMDR Uganda): EMDR Therapy with Human Rights Defenders.

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Research Presentations
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Moderator: Prof. Femke Bannink Mbazzi (EMDR Uganda)

1. Dr. Dzifa Abra Attah (University of Ghana): Adverse Childhood Events in Medical Students in Ghana.
2. Dr. Arlene Nduku, PhD (EMDR Kenya): Efficacy of EMDR on Post-traumatic Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders among Orphaned Children in Institutions of Care in Kiambu County, Kenya.

12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
Energizers
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Team Uganda

12:20 PM - 01:00 PM
Research Presentations
Location: Dining School of Public Health Makerere University

Moderator: Prof. Femke Bannink Mbazzi (EMDR Uganda)

1. Zawadi Kimari, M.Sc., (EMDR Kenya): Exploring the Impact of Trauma on ADHD Presentation and the Efficacy of EMDR.
2. Beatrice Murunga, M.A., (EMDR Kenya): Impact of EMDR Therapy on PTSD and Depression Symptoms Among Urban Refugees in Nairobi, Kenya.

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Lunch Break
Location: Dining School of Public Health Makerere Univeristy

Lunch / Exhibition Stands / Online EMDR Demonstrations Tools.

02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Online Livestream Presentation
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Mark Nickerson, LICSW (EMDR, USA): EMDR Informed Interventions for Problematic Anger and Violent Aggression.

03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Tribute to Catherine Mbau
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Presentation of the Catherine Mbau Award.

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Clinical Presentation
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Jannetta Bos (EMDR Europe): Surviving Rape - Disgust and Symptoms of PTSD - Implications for Treatment.

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Location: Auditorium School of Public Health Makerere University

Rev. Dismas Eddie Bwesigye (EMDR Uganda).