A psychologist now using Emdr in her practiceSusan Badagawa
"After 8 years in the field, I'm looking forward to learning about emerging trends that could revolutionize how we approach client care. I'm particularly eager to participate in the hands-on workshops and bring back actionable strategies to implement with my team immediately. The networking opportunities alone make this worth the investment."
A professional who plans to hone her skills through the sessions.Jean Nuwagaba
"I'm coming with specific challenges my organization is facing, and I'm optimistic this event will provide the solutions we need. The speaker lineup looks phenomenal, and I'm especially interested in the case study presentations. I'm planning to take detailed notes and create an action plan to present to my leadership team when I return."
Clinical PsychologistKakooza Madea
"After completing my basic training last year, I'm ready to deepen my EMDR practice and explore specialized applications. I'm particularly excited about the sessions on EMDR with children and adolescents, as I'm seeing more young clients with attachment trauma. I'm looking forward to learning new resource installation techniques and connecting with seasoned clinicians who can mentor me through the more complex cases I'm starting to encounter."
Clinical PsychologistHazel Muriro Kobusingye
"I'm particularly drawn to the session on EMDR and psychosis because I work in a community mental health setting where many of my clients present with both trauma and psychotic symptoms. I've been hesitant to use EMDR with this population due to concerns about destabilization, so I'm eager to learn about modified protocols and safety considerations. This could be a game-changer for how I approach treatment with some of my most vulnerable clients."
Counselling PsychologistLois Ochieng
The presentation on addressing disgust after rape is something I desperately need. I've noticed that several of my sexual assault survivors get stuck during processing when disgust comes up - it seems to block the natural healing process. I'm hoping to learn specific techniques for working through this particular emotion and understand how disgust differs from other trauma responses. This knowledge could help me support my clients through what feels like the most challenging part of their healing journey."
President Uganda Counselling AssociationElizabeth Okello
I am eagerly anticipating the forthcoming EMDR conference, which promises to highlight groundbreaking applications of trauma therapy throughout Africa. This includes important topics such as the treatment of military PTSD, support systems for refugees, and culturally sensitive adaptations of therapeutic practices. The Uganda Counsellor's Association is instrumental in promoting advanced professional development among its members. It establishes specialized supervision standards and implements evidence-based practice guidelines, which are essential for helping our members effectively address the intricate trauma presentations that arise within our varied communities. I am confident that this conference will provide significant advantages to our members.