Sara in the News...

Recent appearances as an expert psychotherapist in counseling, EMDR and relationships

1/27/08
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can have a devastating impact. Learn about the therapy that is really helping in this CBS News Special Assignment on PTSD & EMDR featuring Sara Gilman's clinical work.
2/14/08
Sara has appeared on KUSI TV as an expert in relationships

Awards and Achievements

2008 – Years Best Seminars – The Latest Research in Trauma & Substance Abuse; Utilizing EMDR in a Drug Court
2008 – National Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference – From Research to Practice; Treating PTSD in Drug Court
2008 – EMDR International Association Conference – EMDR – A novel approach to treating PTSD & Substance abuse when they occur together.
2003 National Association of Drug Court Professionals Annual Conference (Reno, Nevada) "Treating the Co-occuring Disorder of PTSD and Substance Abuse in a Drug Court Setting."
Sara Gilman, MFT, Susan Brown, LCSW, Lifeforce Trauma Solutions.
2003 University of California, Irvine & The Amen Clinics Presents: Opening the Mind - The Clinical Application of Brain SPECT Imaging in Psychiatry. "Psychotherapeutic Impact & Strategies with Imaging"
Sara Gilman, MFT, Earl Henslin, PsyD
2003 Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals, Annual Conference (Seattle, Washington) "EMDR & Trauma Treatment in the Drug Court Setting."
Sara Gilman, MFT. Susan Brown, LCSW, Lifeforce Trauma Solutions

2005 EMDR International Association – Approved Consultant
2005-2007 The New Agreements Leadership Training Program – Mentor/Trainer
2007 – present EMDR International Association – Elected, Board of Directors
Awarded American Academy of Experts In Traumatic Stress certification.
Awarded Board Certified in Emergency Crisis Response certification.
2002 Completed EMDR certification, EMRIA, Certified EMDR Therapist.
2002 Awarded Fellowship Status, the highest honor, from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.
1996-2003 Appointed by California Governor as a Committee Member of the California Drug Diversion Program for Impaired Physicians. Two four-year terms.

2001 National Champion in Sparring, Soo Bahk Do, Moo Do Kwan Federation. Ms Gilman was awarded a 1st degree blackbelt.
2004 Tour de Poway – Completed 50 mile bike ride
2005, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Team In Training – Completed Tour de Tucson, Century (100 miles) Bike Ride.
2006 Tour de Palm Springs, Completed Century Bike Ride (109 miles)
2008 Ironman 70.3, Oceanside California -Completed 1/2 Ironman Race (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13 mile run)