RTM is an advanced Trauma & PTSD protocol. Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Therapy is a treatment designed to meet the needs of those dealing with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress.
This class is a mix of 2 days of live Zoom calls and an online Classroom program to be completed at your own pace.
2-hour live Zoom orientation
Self-pacing Teachable, including scheduled office hours (unlimited access by email and scheduled appointments)
2-day live Zoom.
Who is eligible to attend the training? Licensed Mental health professionals or those exempt from licensing under some state law, ex. government agencies, religious counselors, or other non profit organizations. This program is an intermediate level course with 24.5 CEs offered for mental health professionals (please check the CE info page for more information. Eligibility does vary by clinicians state of certification). This program is an intermediate level course with 24.5 CEs offered for
Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Certified Professional Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, Associate Professional Counselors, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors,Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Psychologists and Social Workers (please check the CE info page for more information. Eligibility does vary by clinicians state of certification).
RTM Training will include everything a practitioner will need to successfully deliver the RTM protocol.
This includes:
- Explanation of RTM and the basic neuroscience behind the success of it
- Demonstration of the RTM protocol
- Thorough explanation of the RTM Script and how to use RTM
- Numerous practice sessions throughout the training and by the end, every practitioner will have demonstrated at least 1 or 2 successful RTM Protocol.
- Practitioners will be equipped to use the RTM Protocol the day after initial 4 day training.
- For certification, each clinician will be coached by a trainer and complete 2 successful cases of RTM including 3 sessions with pre and post assessments. This will be completed within 3 months of the training.
Course Objectives:
Participant will successfully explain what RTM is; why they would use it and discuss the reasons for using RTM on a traumatic memory.
Participant will be capable of administering a brief PTSD assessment and predict if the client is a good candidate for the RTM.
Participant will demonstrate the various techniques and steps in RTM numerous times. Participants will complete a RTM session on at least 2 people.
Participant will be fully capable of identifying the correct candidate for RTM and utilize the protocol to reconsolidate the client’s memory in a new way.
Participant will use the SUDS scale for clients before and after treatment to compare emotions before and after the session.
Content/ Description/Topics
Treating PTSD successfully in 3-5 sessions.
Training will include all tools a clinician will need to use the RTM protocol.
Explanation of RTM and the basic neuroscience behind the success of it.
Explanation of three crucial skills upon which the intervention is based are Calibration, Rapport and Submodality manipulation.
Demonstration of the RTM protocol.
Thorough explanation of the RTM Script and how to use RTM.
Numerous practice sessions throughout the training and by the end, every clinician will have demonstrated at least 1 or 2 successful RTM Protocol.
Practitioners will be equipped to use the RTM Protocol the day after initial 4 day training.
For RTM Certification - each practitioner will be coached by a trainer and complete 2 successful RTM administrations including 3 sessions with pre and post assessments. This will be completed within 3 months of the training and is included in original cost.
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education credit for this program is awarded by Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) for the following professions:
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS THE PARTICIPANT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WITH THEIR INDIVIDUAL STATE BOARDS TO VERIFY CE REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR STATE.
Psychologists: Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists receive 24.5 hours of continuing education credit upon completing this program.
Social Workers: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers completing this program will receive 24.5 clinical hours of continuing education credit.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LMFTs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. LMFTs completing this program will receive 24.5 hours of continuing education credit.
Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. LPCs/LMHCs completing this program will receive 24.5 hours of continuing education credit.
Nurses: As an American Psychological Association approved provider CES programs are accepted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Every state Board of Nursing accepts ANCC approved programs except California and Iowa, however CES is also an approved Continuing Education provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (Provider Number CEP15567) which is also accepted by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Nurses completing this program receive 24.5 CE hours of credit.
Accommodations for the Differently Abled:
Research and Recognition Project training facilities are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact
Meghan Bourke at (855) 229-1428
Grievance Policy:
Research and Recognition Project seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to:
Research and Recognition Project
Dr. Frank Bourke 85 Denison Parkway E 321
Corning, NY 14830.
Phone: (855)-229-1428