Learn ASSYST from Dr Ignatio Jarero

(Training open community health workers and peer supporters, you do not have to be EMDR trained to attend)

Program Schedule:

10 am to 12:30 - arrival, introduction, ASSYST training video by Dr Jarero

12:30 - 1:30  Lunch provided

1:30 - 3:30 

• Live demonstration of ASSYST with groups by Amanda Jones & Carol Guitierrez from the Critical Incident Response Network 
  
• Live online Q & A session with Dr Jarero - followed by afternoon tea and networking

ASSYST HEART - developed by Dr Ignatio "Nacho" Jarero

Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn ASSYST (Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilisation) directly from its originator, Dr. Ignacio Jarero. This exclusive training session will feature a 90-minute video presentation by Dr. Jarero, followed by a live demonstration by CIRN clinicians to provide practical insights into the application of ASSYST for groups. The day will culminate in a live Q&A session with Dr. Jarero, joining directly from Mexico, allowing participants to engage with the expert and gain deeper understanding of this critical disaster recovery technique.

This event marks an exciting step in bringing Australia into the global ASSYST HEART initiative (https://www.emdrmexico.org/assyst-heart), fostering collaboration and expertise in trauma recovery and disaster response. It promises to be an invaluable experience for those looking to enhance their skills and contribute to this vital field.

Registration: $220

If you would also like to attend the Sunday presentation with Prof Derek Farrell, MBE "Reducing the Global Impact of Psychological Trauma" at a combined rate of $350 + GST for both days

Register Here Both Days

Dr. Ignacio (Nacho) Jarero is a pioneering figure in EMDR Therapy, renowned for his groundbreaking work in group settings. He played a crucial role in establishing EMDR as an evidence-based treatment for acute stress disorder. As a Senior Trainer with the EMDR Institute, Dr. Jarero has trained practitioners in over 70 countries, sharing his innovative protocols like EMDR-PRECI and ASSYST. Honoured for his humanitarian efforts in crisis zones worldwide with over 200 deployments, he has received prestigious awards including the EMDRIA Francine Shapiro Award. Dr. Jarero’s research and leadership continue to shape the field of trauma therapy globally and it as an absolute honour to have him as the mentor for the Australasia region.