Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: The Entwined History of Light Mind and Religion

Number of CEU’s: 1.20

Email: Stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio:

Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses. Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com/

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description:

Every major religion on earth using a term “Light” to refer to the divine. Biblical scriptures are replete with the use of the term “Light”. Is this use symbolic or experiential? Today, quantum physics provides an entirely different understanding of the relationship between human consciousness and light. In psychology there have been over 1,000 scientific studies concerning how light affects the brain. There is a long history of different meanings associated with the human interaction with light. We shall examine this amazing history as it pertains to ETT.

3 References/Citations:

• Darritini, W.H., Brewertin, T.D., Limioila, M. & Numberger, J.I., Jr. (1998). “Analysis of seasonal fluctuations of CSF monoamine metabolites and neuropeptides in normal controls; findings with 5-HIAA and HVA. Psychiatry RES, 23, 257-265.

• Espiritu, R.C., Kripke, D.F. & Ancoli-Israel, S. Etal (1994). “Low-illumination experienced by San Diego adults; Association with atypical depression symptoms. Biological psychiatry, 35 (6), 403-407.

• Kripke, D.F., Mullany, D.I., Risch, S.C. & Gillins, J.C. (1992). “Controlled trial of bright light for nonseasonal major depressive disorders. Biological Psychiatry, 31, 119-134.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

-To recognize the experiential role of light in religion.

-To recognize the scientific research concerning how visual light affects the brain activity and mood states.

-To recognize the findings in quantum physics in regard to the relationship between human consciousness and light.

Resume or vitae:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x54phP4hV94366T9LWVD51Qk2-fWhNP1bFw0PeV1A_4/edit

Name: Vera Garcia, LPC, NCC

Presentation Title: Look at that Chart!

Number of CEUs: 1

Date & Time: Day 1 11:00am-12:00pm CST

Email: verausa2010@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Vera Garcia has worked in private practice for 21 years in Irving, TX, specializing in trauma. Ms. Garcia has been trained in ETT® since 2016. She has been an ETT® teacher since 2019 and provides ETT® consultations and supervision. Vera moved to Portugal in 2020. She continues to provide ETT® supervision and therapy online, and in person. Ms. Garcia desire is to disseminate and teach ETT® in Europe. This dream began to become reality in 2022, as she taught ETT® in Slovakia in 2022-2023.

Presentation Description: The SRT is the artillery of the ETT® arsenal. The goal of this presentation is to review ETT® SRT procedures, techniques, and protocols, as well as help introduce ways therapists can avoid the pitfalls while using this ETT® modality. A Case study will be used to facilitate learning.

3 References/Citations:

• Elliot, A. J., (2015). Color and psychological functioning: a review of theoretical and empirical work. Frontiers in Psychology, 6:368.

• Martel, A. (2018) Light Therapies: a complete guide to the healing power of light. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press.

• Vazquez, S.R. (2013). Emotional transformation therapy. Lanham: Jason Aronson.

• Whitson, J.A. & Galinsky, A.D. (2000). Lacking control increases illusory pattern perception. Science, 332, 115-117.

• 3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

  How to effective use ETT® SRT in therapy – Review of procedures, techniques, and protocols.

• Assist therapists to optimize the use of this ETT® modality by sharing possible solutions to common difficulties.

• Elucidate questions from practitioners about the ETT® SRT

Resume or vitae:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1AwFW1l_JE7sOTd6CC2JvYFgqwy5NK58G

Name: Lolita M. Domingue, M.S., LMFT

Presentation Title: Multidimensional Eye Movement (MDEM)

Number of CEU’s: 1.5

Date & Time: Day 1, 1:30pm-3:00pm CST

Email: LMDomingue@iCloud.com

Brief Bio: Lolita M. Domingue, M.S., LMFT has been in private practice in Upland, CA since 1998. She has been practicing ETT with clients since 2011, is a Master level practitioner and ETT teacher. She primarily works with clients with issues related to trauma. Lolita also began a non-profit concern whose mission it is to make ETT available to individuals who would

not otherwise be able to afford this leading-edge and highly effective modality.

Phone #: (909) 982-5171

Presentation Description: Throughout time eye movement interventions have developed to

help with various types of distress, but none so powerfully and effectively as Emotional Transformation Therapy's Multidimensional Eye Movement (MDEM). In this presentation, types of eye movement will be reviewed; how MDEM compares with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); the significance of the differences between saccadic eye movement and multidimensional eye movement in the retrieval of memory vs. the processing of known trauma along with related implicit memory and affect through to completion; when to use MDEM as the optimal intervention for Clients' issues; and the basics of how to intervene with Clients' issues using MDEM, along with the emotional attunement supplied by light for optimal results.

3 References/Citations:

-Barrick, C., Taylor, D., & Correa, E. I. (2002) Color sensitivity and mood disorders. Journal of Affective Disorders, 68, 67-71.

-Beaulieu, D. (2003) Eye movement integration therapy.

-Williston, VA: Crown House Publishing LTD. Carpenter, R.H.S. (1988). Movement of the eyes. London: Pion.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify 3 types of eye movements, both observable and difficult to observe.

2. Participants will learn when it is appropriate and recommended to intervene in Client's distress usin MDEM.

3. Participants will become familiar with the procedures needed for effective intervention with MDEM.

Resume or vitae: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1AwFW1l_JE7sOTd6CC2JvYFgqwy5NK58G

Name: Peter Daniels LCSW, Rick Reynolds LCSW

Presentation Title: Peripheral Eye Stimulation and the New Virtual Reality Goggles

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 1 3:15pm-4:15pm CST

Email: Rick@hope-now.com, peter@therapyworksatx.com

Brief Bio: Rick Reynolds, LCSW

As one of America’s foremost authorities helping individuals and couples struggling

with affairs and compulsive sexual behaviors, Rick brings over 30 years of experience

and insight to his role as president and founder of Affair Recovery. He has authored

numerous recovery guides, curricula and papers detailing reasons why people cheat,

how couples can overcome the pain, heartache and distrust, and ways to move

forward both individually and as a couple. Rick utilizes his personal recovery

experience, gift of humility and non-judgmental nature to help restore lives impacted

by infidelity.

Peter F. Daniels III, MSEE LCSW

Peter’s mission is dedicated to igniting hope and hunger in others to live Fully Alive. In

Austin Texas he founded and led A New Entry (ANewEntry.org), a non-profit serving the

homeless, previously incarcerated and chemically dependent. This labor of love included

24/7/365 licensed residential treatment and transitional housing operations with development

of a staff of over 30 passionate individuals for 18 years. He holds a masters in electrical

engineering and since September 2021 has developed and distributed ETT therapeutic neuro-

photic devices. He is a member of Summit Worship Center (summitatx.org) and certified as a

sex addiction therapist with IITAP (iitap.com). Peter is also the proud father of his 18 year old

son, Xavier, and is ‘husband in training’ to his wife Janessa.

Phone #: Rick 512 699-0679, Peter 512 470-3243

Presentation Description: Peter Daniels will demonstrate the procedure for setting up

the new VR goggles and Rick Reynolds will introduce a protocol for eliminating

intrusive thoughts.

3 References/Citations:

-Uperfect. Retrieved April 7, 2023. Differences Between Color Gamut sRGB, NTSC, Adobe

RGB, DCI-P3. https://www.uperfectmonitor.com/blogs/portable-monitor/differences-between-

color-gamut-srgb-ntsc-adobe-rgb-dci-p3

-Ecker, B. (2011). Coherence Therapy Practice Manual and Training Guide.

Coherence Psychology Institute, LLC

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

-Learn the process for preparing and utilizing the VR Goggles

-Learn how to introduce color while using PES

-Learn how to eliminate imagined scenarios

Resume or vitae:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qzR6Gz7VqfI0S7qqC0chW2hcES0bkY8M/edit

Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: Optimal Use of the ETT® Light Device Dr. Vazquez

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 1 4:30pm-5:30pm CST

Email: stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses.

Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description: Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®) has undergone an evolution in the development from it’s first light device to 7 other light devices. Dr. Vazquez continues to develop new strategies for use of the light device to several new issues. We shall explain breakthroughs for using it for:

-Racing mind syndrome and chaotic thinking

-Advances for use in the single eye technique

-Advances in it’s use for peripheral eye stimulation

-Advances in it’s use for auditory and verbal traumas

-Advances in it’s use for intrusive violation traumas

This update will prepare you for powerful new applications of the use of the light device.

3 References/Citations:

-Vandewalle, G. (2014) “The Stimulating Impact of Light on Brain Cognition Function.” Med. Sci. (Paris) (10); 902-909.

-Kripke, D.F. (1985) “Therapeutic Effects of Bright Light in Depressed Patients”. Anals of New York Academy of Science, 453; 270-281.

-Vazquez, S.R. (2005) “A New Paradigm For PTSD Treatment” Anals of The American Pshychotherapy Association. 8(2).

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the protocol for facilitating rapid change of the racing mind syndrome and chaotic cognition.

2. To understand the features of the ETT® light device.

3. To understand advances in the Single Eye Technique using the light device.

Resume or vitae: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGu8-o7_0dEY1q9GXK0et6Y7tbulsnX1jGxKnfAyXH4/edit

Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: Hearing Voices Psychotic or Spiritual?

Number of CEU’s: 1.20

Date & Time: Day 2, 9:30am-10:50am CST

Email: Stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses.

Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com/

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description: Biblical scriptures and other major religions report hearing spiritual voices yet psychiatry often identifies them as auditory, verbal hallucinations as a symptom of schizophrenia. What is the scientific research about hearing voices? The answer to these and other questions about hearing voices will be reviewed and both psychiatrists and religious people may be surprised at the actual facts about hearing voices. We shall provide ways to help or support these symptoms with ETT.

3 References/Citations:

-Anketell, C., Dorley, M.J., Shannon, M., Elder,. Hamilton, G. Etal. (2010). “An Exploratory Analysis of Voice Hearing in Chronic PTSD; Potential Associated Mechanisms.” Journal of Trauma and Dissociation. 11;93-107.

-American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

Disorders, fifth edition DSM-5. Arlington, VA. American Psychiatric Publishing, 87-89.

-Sommer, I.E.C., Daalman, K., Rietkerk, T., Dideren, K.M., Etal. (2010). “Healthy Individuals with Auditory Verbal Hallucinations; Who are They? Psychiatric Assessments of a Selected Sample of 103 Subjects.” Schizophrenia Bulletin. 36(3) 633-641.

Presentation for 2024 Annual ETT Conference:

The Visual Ecology and Psychology Research Foundation (VEP): Updates & How to Do A Case Study.

Presenters:

Jeffrey Bruno, M.S., Ph.D., Melissa (M.J.) Denise, LPC, LMFT and Robert Hart, M.A. LPC

Email: pacpsychcare@gmail.com; mj@mjdenis.com; Robert.s.hart@hotmail.com

Brief Bio:

Jeffrey Bruno, M.S., Ph.D., is director of Pacific Psychological Care in Pacifica, CA. He has a Master of Science degree in general experimental psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco. Dr. Bruno is a licensed psychologist who provides a range of psychological and neuro-developmental evaluation and therapy services for children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Bruno has a distinct interest in holistic, drug-free approaches, for families struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Melissa (MJ) Denis, LPC, LMFT, provides sex and trauma therapy - Healing from the Inside Out Counseling, San Marcos, TX - primarily for Partners of Sex Addicts and those impacted by sex addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors. Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) instructor for Levels 1- 4 and uses (ETT) to help clients recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, OCD, phobias, and a variety of other mental health conditions. Member of American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).

Robert Hart, M.A., LPC., works at his clinic, Renew Counseling & Consulting in El Paso, TX. He Provides sex offender treatment services, consulting, assessments, training, and supervision of counseling interns, and expert witness courtroom testimony. He offers services to both adults and youth. He oversees contracts for probation and parole departments for local, state, and federal organizations. Robert is an experienced ETT instructor and practitioner.

Presentation Title:

Visual Ecology and Psychology Research Foundation (VEP) Updates & How to Do A Case Study.

Presentation Description:

Unorthodox and dramatic methods, like Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), require published research evidence to gain wider professional credibility. Advancing the pioneering work of Dr. Steven Vazquez and the ETT community, the Visual Ecology and Psychology Research Foundation (V.E.P.) supports scientific research into ETT. The VEP team will provide current updates, as well as instruction on How to Do A Case Study. Remember for most people, if it’s not published, it does not exist!

Three References/Citations:

1. Vandewalle G, Schwartz S, Grandjean D, Wuillaume C, Balteau E, Degueldre C, Schabus M, Phillips C, Luxen A, Dijk DJ, Maquet P. Spectral quality of light modulates emotional brain responses in humans. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Nov 9;107(45):19549-54. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1010180107. Epub 2010 Oct 25. PMID: 20974959; PMCID: PMC2984196.

1. Henney MA, Carstensen M, Thorning-Schmidt M, Kubińska M, Grønberg MG, Nguyen M, Madsen KH, Clemmensen LKH, Petersen PM. Brain stimulation with 40 Hz heterochromatic flicker extended beyond red, green, and blue. Sci Rep. 2024 Jan 25;14(1):2147. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-52679-z. PMID: 38273009; PMCID: PMC10810780.

1. Bower IS, Clark GM, Tucker R, Hill AT, Lum JAG, Mortimer MA, Enticott PG. Built environment color modulates autonomic and EEG indices of emotional response. Psychophysiology. 2022 Dec;59(12):e14121. doi: 10.1111/psyp.14121. Epub 2022 Jun 20. PMID: 35723272; PMCID: PMC9786701.

Educational Goals/Learning Objectives:

The audience will learn what is the Visual Ecology and Psychology Research Foundation (VEP). They will learn about research studies that demonstrate that color exposure changes human subjects’ physiology. They will learn which colors are most impactful in changing EEG brain waves. The audience will be updated on current ETT research studies. Finally, the audience will be instructed in how to conduct and publish single-case studies.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

1. To recognize that there is a long history of people who report hearing spiritual voices.

2. To recognize that voice hearing is a symptom of at least 4 different psychiatric diagnoses.

3. To recognize that research has shown that there are more people without psychiatric disorders that hear voices than there are with psychiatric disorders.

Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: Overcoming the Autoimmune Epidemic with ETT®

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 2, 1:30pm-2:30pm CST

Email: Stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses.

Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com/

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description: There are over 100 different types of autoimmune conditions and 1 in 20 Americans have autoimmune disorders. Furthermore, in most cases there is no known medical cure for them. However, these conditions are well known to be stress-related but most doctors have no adequate remedy for the stress component. Because research has identified that psychological factors can positively affect the immune system, ETT® provides a means to alter the immune system. This presentation will explain how ETT® has helped so many people with autoimmune conditions.

3 References/Citations:

-Pennebacker, J.W., Kicolt-Glasser, R Glasser (1988). Journal of Consulting in Clinical Psychology. 56(2) 239.

-Rook, G.A.W., Lowry, C.A., Raison, C.L. (2015). “Hygiene and Other Early Childhood Influences on the Subsequent Function of the Immune System.” Brain res 16-17: 47-62.

-Vivian, B., Borsco, M. Velera, M. Etal. (2014). “Early Maternal Deprivation Immunicology Primes Hippocampal Synapses by Redistributing Interlaken-1 Receptor Type 1 in a Sex Dependent Manner.” Brain behav; Immune. 35: 135-143.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

-Identify 5 medical conditions categorized as autoimmune conditions.

-To understand the nature of the field of psychoneuroimmunology.

-To recognize the role of negative self-perception in relation to the immune system.

Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: Live demonstrations of ETT®

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 2, 2:45-3:45 CST

Email: stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses.

Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com/

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description: One of the most important learning experiences with ETT® is by means of live demonstrations. This presentation will be a live demonstration of the use of ETT® with a volunteer. Participants will observe therapist-client bonding, choice of ETT® modality and the pace of the procedure. Then a brief discussion of the process will follow.

3 References/Citations:

-Ainsworth, M.D.S. (1985). “Patterns of Infant-mother Attachment; antecedents and effects in development.” Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine. 61, 771-791.

-Briere, J. Kaltimin, S. and Green B.L. (2008). “Accumulated Childhood Trauma and Symptom Complexity”. Journal of Traumatic Stress. 21 (2), 223-226.

-Whitson, J.A. & Galinsky, A.D. (2008). “Lacking Control Increases Illusory Pattern Perception”. Science, 332. 115-117.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

1. To identify sequential steps in the ETT® treatment process.

2. To list 3 questions in the procedure that enhanced treatment progress.

3.To list 2 observations pivotal to eliciting treatment progress.

Name: Vera Garcia, LPC, NCC

Presentation Title: Using ETT® in Wartime – Discussion and Possibilities

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 2, 3:45-4:45pm CST

Email:

Brief Bio: Vera Garcia has worked in private practice for 21 years in Irving, TX, specializing in trauma. Ms. Garcia has been trained in ETT® since 2016. She has been an ETT® teacher since 2019 and provides ETT® consultations and supervision. Vera moved to Portugal in 2020. She continues to provide ETT® supervision and therapy online, and in person. Ms. Garcia desire is to disseminate and teach ETT® in Europe. This dream began to become reality in 2022, as she taught ETT® in Slovakia in 2022-2023.

Presentation Description: ETT® is an effective treatment for Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Since wartime inevitably brings trauma to the military and civilian population alike, this presentation will focus on the use of ETT® during wartime. DSM criteria for both disorders will be reviewed, as well as attachment styles, and its relevance to the treatment of such disorders. The presenter’s brief experience being in Israel as it was attacked by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, will be shared, and used as a backdrop in this presentation.

3 References/Citations:

• Review the literature about ASD and PTSD.

• Using ETT® modalities in the treatment of war related disorders.

• How people’s attachment style impacts their response to trauma.

• The importance of self-care if working in a wartime environment.

• 3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

  American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

• Arbanas, G. (2010). Patients with combat-related and war-related posttraumatic stress disorder 10 years after diagnosis. Croat Med J, 51(3):209-14. doi: 10.3325/cmj.2010.51.209

• Bryant, R.A. (2018). The current evidence for acute stress disorder. Curr Psychiatry Rep 20, 111 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-018-0976-x

• Levi-Beltz, Y., Groweiss, Y., Blank, C., and Neria, Y. (2024) PTSD, depression, and anxiety after the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel: a nationwide prospective study. EClinical Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102418

Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: When US Politics Divide Families and Friends

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 2, 4:45-5:45pm CST

Email: stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses.

Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com/

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description: A recent poll found that 1 in 5 U.S. citizens report that U.S. politics has hurt their friendships and family relationships. Fueled by social media, this has ruptured relationships between adult children and their parents, between husband and wife, between siblings, etc. The degree of emotional intensity about these topics has lead to hostile interactions, cessation of talking to each other and severing of family ties that can even last long-term. These interpersonal conflicts tend to internalize in family members and manifest an approach-avoidance of inner conflicts in some individuals. We shall explore how a new ETT approach can resolve these inner conflicts.

3 References/Citations:

-Aupperle, R. Melrose, A.J., Francisco, A., et al. (2015). Neural Substrates of Approach-avoidance Conflict Decision Making. Hum Brain Based Mapp. 36, 499-462. -Barrick, C. (2002). Color Sensitivity and Mood Disorders. Journal of Affective Disorders. 68, 67-71.

-Blake, R.R. (2001). A Primer on Binocular Rivalry Including Current Controversies. Brain and Mind. 2(1) 5-38.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding how U.S. politics can affect the family system in the U.S.

2. To recognize the psychological effects of approach-avoidance.

3. Recognizing a new way to resolve internal approach-avoidance conflict regarding family systems.

Resume or vitae: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGu8-o7_0dEY1q9GXK0et6Y7tbulsnX1jGxKnfAyXH4/edit

Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: Treating DID using ETT

Number of CEU’s: 1.15

Date & Time: Day 3, 9:30am-10:45am CST

Email: stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses.

Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com/

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description: Dissociative Identity Disorder is one of the most complex and confusing psychological diagnoses. The value of ETT® for DID is that ETT® processes unresolved traumatic emotions effectively. However, DID is fraught with dissociative defenses. Therefore, ETT® is an ideal means to process this challenging diagnosis. We shall review specific guidelines for treating Dissociative Identity Disorder.

3 References/Citations:

- Blizzard, R.A. (2003). “Disorganized Attachment; Development of Dissociative Self-States and a Relational Approach to Treatment”. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation. 4,27-50.

-Dell, P.F. (2006 A). “A New Model of Dissociative Identity Disorder”. Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 29, 1-26.

-Kluft, R.P. (2006). “Dealing with Alters; A Pragmatic Clinical Perspective” Psychiatric Clinics of North America . 29, 281-304.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

1. How to determine an accurate diagnosis of DID.

2. How to process emerging unresolved emotions.

3. How to use ETT® with emotional memory.

Resume or vitae:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGu8-o7_0dEY1q9GXK0et6Y7tbulsnX1jGxKnfAyXH4/edit

Title: Lifting the Burden of Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Using Emotional Transformation Therapy—A Case Study

Presenter: Jeremy Lelek, Ph.D., LPC-S

Introductory Bio and Credentials

Jeremy Lelek is the owner of Metroplex Wellness and Counseling with locations in Fort Worth, Midlothian, and Aledo, Texas. He is also the founder and president of the Association of Biblical Counselors—an international organization committed to supporting and equipping the church in assisting those with mental health needs. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision, an M.A. in Counseling, and a B.A. in Developmental Psychology. Dr. Lelek has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas since 2003. He holds certifications in Emotional Transformation Therapy, IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback Therapy, and Neurobiological Anxiety Therapy. He is the author of the book, Biblical Counseling Basics and has published various articles in publications such as the Journal of Psychology and Theology and Teaching and Supervision in Counseling.

Learning Objectives

1. Consider “treatment resistant” Major Depressive Disorder and various approaches available for treatment.

2. Highlight the significance of the therapeutic relationship in Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT).

3. Demonstrate the efficacy of ETT in alleviating symptoms of treatment resistant depression by considering a specific case study.

References

Johnson, S.M. (2019). Attachment theory in practice: Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) with individuals, couples and families. Guilford Press.

Mihalcea, A.M. (2021). Light medicine: A new paradigm—The science of light, spirit, and longevity. Arthema Sophia Publishing.

Vazquez, S.R. (2023). Psychology of spiritual and religious issues. In S.R. Vazquez, ETT level 5: Psychology of spiritual and religious issues.

Vazquez, S.R. (2013). Emotional transformation therapy: An interactive ecological psychotherapy. Rowman and Littlefield.

Lifting the Burden of Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Using Emotional Transformation Therapy—A Case Study

By Jeremy Lelek, Ph.D., LPC-S

1. What is Major Depressive Disorder?

1. What constitutes “treatment resistant”?

1. What alternative treatments are available instead of pharmaceuticals?

1. The Case of “Susan” and ETT

Name: Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT

Presentation Title: Rapid Positive Outcomes and Cognitive Dissonance

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 3, 1:30-2:30pm CST

Email: stevevazquezphd@gmail.com

Brief Bio: Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and is the founder of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). He has written 3 books on it:

-Emotional Transformation Therapy

-Accelerated Ecological Psychotherapy

-Spiritual Transformational psychotherapy

He has taught his work in 8 different countries and many U.S. cities. Dr. Vazquez has presented in over 60 professional conferences and many churches and other groups. He has developed new procedures to eliminate ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, treatment-depression, dissociative disorders and anxiety disorders without pharmaceuticals. Dr. Vazquez has developed processes for the rapid relief of the stress component of physical pain, injuries, and illnesses.

Dr. Vazquez has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. He has written numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals. He has been in private practice for over 40 years and resides in Austin, Texas. For more information: ​​https://www.etttraining.com/

Phone #: 214-422-9596

Presentation Description: Many ETT® sessions produce rapid positive outcomes beyond what most clients have ever experienced in therapy. While these clients achieve their treatment goals, it often occurs so fast and to such a magnitude that it surpasses clients ability to believe it, in spite of the fact that they experienced the desired change. This cognitive dissonance in which one’s experience surpasses ones belief system often leads to confusion. This confusion often results in labeling it as failure or assuming that it will not last. We will explore ways to understand and deal with this problem.

3 References/Citations:

-Aronson, E., Carl Smith, J.M. (1963). “Effect of Severity of Threat on The Devaluation of Forbidden Behavior.” J. Abnorm. Soc. Psychol, 66; 584-588.

-Harmon-Jones E., Amolino, D.M., Harmon-Jones, C. (2009). Action-based model of Dissonance; A Review, Integration and expansion of conceptions of cognitive conflict. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology. V. 41, ED. Zanna, M.P. Burlington, M.A.; Academic Press, 119-166.

-Jarcho, J.M., Berkman, E.T., Lieberman, M.D. (2011). “The Neural Basis of Rationalization; Cognitive Dissonance Reduction During Decision Making.” Soc Cogn. Affect Neurosci; 6, 640-647.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

-To understand the concept of cognitive dissonance.

-To recognize two issues that occur when rapid psychological change takes place.

-To list 3 ways to minimize cognitive dissonance after ETT® sessions.

Resume or vitae: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGu8-o7_0dEY1q9GXK0et6Y7tbulsnX1jGxKnfAyXH4/edit

Name: Anna Sonnenburg, Holly Webb, Linda Doutre

Presentation Title: Questions & Answers

Number of CEU’s: 1

Date & Time: Day 3, 2:45-3:45pm CST

Presentation Description: This program is open to receiving questions from participants about the use of ETT®. ETT® treatment strategies for complex clients and for clients who have not been responsive to treatment will be reviewed. It concerns how to individualize ETT® treatment.

3 References/Citations:

1. To list 3 criteria used in order to select one ETT® modality over another.

2. To list a primary sequence used in selecting the 4 ETT® modalities.

3. To identify possible ETT® treatment applications for psychological conditions that are not included in basic ETT® training.

3 Education goals/Learning Objectives:

-Barrick, C., Taylor, D. & Correa, E.I. (2002). “Color Sensitivity and Mood Disorders.” Journal of Affective Disorders. 68, 61-67.

-Dearing, B.G., & Singg, S. (1996). “Photosensitivity Assessment; A Study of Color Preference, Depression and Temperament.” Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine. 7 (2), 89-110.

-Deltito, J.A., Moline, M., Pollak, C. Martin, L.Y. and Maremmani, J. (1991). “Effects of Phototherapy on Non-Seasonal Unipolar Bipolar Depression Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Affective Disorders. 23, 231-237.

Bios:

Holly Webb:

Holly Webb is an LPC-S in Keller Texas. She earned her Masters Degree in counseling from Dallas Baptist University in 1999. She then went on to work in psychiatric and addiction treatment centers from 1999 to 2005. In 2007 she began private practice with a specialty in eating disorders and addictions. In June of 2013, she attended her first ETT training in which she experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Since that time she has become a certified trainer for ETT. She's completed all ETT levels several times and has attended other ETT training such as addiction and couples. ETT training has broadened her specialties into other areas such as trauma and spirituality. She especially likes working with spiritually transformative experiences.Holly is passionate about using ETT with her clients and teaching it to other therapists!

Anna Sonnenburg:

Anna M. Sonnenburg L.P.C.; C.P.C.

Address:

100 N. Arlington Av. Suite 330

Reno, Nv. 89501

Phone: 775-507-4496

Colleges:

Willamette University 1976 B.S. Sociology and Education

Western Oregon State University 1983 M.S. Counseling and Education

License:

Licensed Professional Counselor; State of Oregon Lic # CO838 Clinical Professional Counselor; State of Neveda Lic# CP0129

Certifications:

National Certified Clinical Supervisor 2016

Somatic Experiencing; Peter Levine PhD 2010

Systemic Constellation Therapist; Human Systems Institute 2004 Applied Psycho-Neurobiology; Dr. Dietrick Klinghardt 2003

Emotional Transformational Therapy; Dr. Steven Vazquaz PhD 2001 Levels I & II Integrating Mind, Body, Spirit; Dr. Norm Shealy 1995 EMDR; Dr. Francine Shappiro PhD 1989

Teaching and School Counselor (retired) 1979

Work History:

CorConcepts Counseling & Enrichment Center

2004-present

Private Practice working with children and adults in a wide range of Mental Health disorders, illnesses and life adjustments.

100 N. Arlington Av. Reno, Nv. 89501

775-507-4496

Emotional Transformational Therapy

2001-present

ETTIA

Teacher to clinical therapists

EAP Counselor

1990-2015

Worked for the following EAP organizations:

1. Integrated Behavioral Health; Laguna Niguel, Ca

2. Cigna EAP

3. Cascade Centers; Portland, Or

4. Wellness 2000; Medford, Or

A Child's World

May 2016-April 2016

Working with children ages 4-8 with PTSD, Attachment Disorders, Trauma and Abuse

690 E. Plumb Ln. #200 Reno, NV 89509

775-322-4650

Bend-LaPine School District

1779-2010 (part time school counselor)

Elementary and Middle School students

520 Wall St. Bend, Or 97701

LifeWorks of Central Oregon

1991-2003

Private Practice Clinic working with children and adults with a wide range of Mental Health disorders, illnesses and life adjustments.

39 NW Louisiana Av. Bend, Or 97701

541-382-8862

Deshutes County Mental Health

1985-1991

Adult Treatment Therapist working with wide range of Mental Health Disorders

409 NE Greenwood Bend, Or 97701

Linda Doutre:

Linda Doutre, M.S.Ed/Psy is a licensed professional counselor (S-LPC), licensed marriage and family therapist (S-LMFT) in private practice in Arlington, Tx since 1990. She has practiced ETT since 2007 and is a Masters level practitioner and teacher/supervisor for the Florida and Texas area. She has over 30 years clinical experience with multiple areas of expertise.

Ms Doutre received a double masters in Education and Psychology from the University of Southern California. She is a graduate of Richard Carson’s Training Institute in Gestalt Therapy and a Coaching Fellow of the Gremlin Taming Institute. Ms Doutre is also a certified Bioenergetic therapist/trainer and supervisor. She has sixteen years experience in somatic body work. Ms Doutre provided Bioenergetic therapy in China for the China Bioenergetic Training Program. She also developed and facilitated workshops in Shanghai, China as a part of this training program from 2015 - 2019 when the training was suspended due to the COVID pandemic. She is a sound healing therapist in Acutonics (Acupuncture with tuning forks), Biofield tuning and healing work, distant and in-person.

Ms Doutre worked for the Department of Social Services in Northern California as a social worker in the Family Reconstruction Unit of Child Protective Services. She also worked as a social worker for the Department of Defense (Army, Marines, Navy), Family Services Division. She developed and facilitated workshops for civilian and military members. She was the Coordinator of the Spouse and Child Abuse Program in Nuremberg, Germany where she conducted anger management workshops and provided counseling services for military members and their families.

She is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Emotional Transformational Therapy International Association.

She works with anxiety, trauma, depression, panic attacks, phobias, pain management, bipolar issues, addictions, dissociation, women’s and men’s issues. She uses ETT to address the many different issues client’s bring to therapy.

Remote ETT

By MJ Denis, LPC, LMFT, CST, CCPS

ETT Annual Conference Presentation Outline

1. Goals and Learning Objectives for Presentation

1. Students will understand by having their clients talk about an issue while feeling their emotions and while exposing their eyes to precise visual eye stimulation, clients can experience emotional transformation.

2. Students will learn how the Light Device Power Point (LDPP) can be used to do remote ETT with clients.

3. Students will learn how the iCColors app can be used to do remote ETT with clients.

4. Students will understand how RedMed can accomplish similar goals as iCColors.

5. Students will learn how to use the SRT chart with clients remotely.

2. The Science Behind Remote ETT

3. The Light Device Power Point (LDPP)

1. Set Up

2. Instructions for Use

3. Video

4. The iCColors App

1. Set Up

2. Instructions for Use

5. SRT Chart

1. Set Up

2. Instructions for Use

6. Q&A