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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful trauma treatment to help heal PTSD symptoms and psychological issues. It is estimated that half a million people have been successfully treated with EMDR and have benefited from this method. EMDR has become known for successfully treating PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). It is extremely helpful in the treatment and resolution of the disturbing experiences and trauma that mold and affect many of us. EMDR is a systematic approach involving bilateral sensory stimulation, such as eye-movement, tapping or sounds, that are administered while a client focuses on difficult feelings, anxiety, psychological and somatic symptoms or disturbing memories. EMDR activates an individual’s normal healing abilities to resolve traumas leading to more positive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. There is now scientific research to back up this claim.
This EMDR training will prepare participants to use EMDR effectively with their clients through didactic and experiential exercises. The participant will learn about the efficiency of the treatment and how it can be used with a wide range of clients and situations. Specific attention is given to meeting the needs of clients.
The trainings will consist of lecture, live demonstrations and supervised practice.
The entire program requires 40 hours of instruction with 10 hours of consultation. The training is divided into 3 parts: two - three day trainings consisting of 40 hours and 10 hours of group consultation. Upon completion of the 40 hours of instruction and 10 hours of consultation you will receive a Certificate of Completion to practice EMDR.
10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
- Use of EMDR Approach as a form of psychotherapy
- The Adaptive Information Processing Model
- 8 Phases of EMDR for comprehensive treatment
- Creating a trauma-informed treatment plan.
- Resource development and strengthening positive belief structures using dual attention stimulation.
- Applications to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
- Review of EMDR protocols for trauma
- Treatment planning and prioritizing targets
- Further exploration of preparation strategies
- Introduction to cognitive interweaves
- Techniques for abreaction, dissociation and incomplete sessions.
- Working with more complicated cases.
- Discussion time with regard to your cases.
The participants are in small groups (4 – 6 participants) to one consultant. The groups consist of 5 – 2 hour groups. If the participant comes from out of town, phone consultation is provided.
- The use of EMDR within a structured treatment plan
- Application of the standard EMDR procedural steps
- Case conceptualization and target selection
- Client readiness criteria for EMDR reprocessing.
- Client safety and effective outcomes using the standard EMDR procedural steps
- Integration of EMDR into their existing clinical setting or in an alternate clinical setting
- Completion of Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 Trainings
- Reading the Textbook, EMDR: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures (Shapiro, 2001)
- Reading the manual provided for the trainings
- 10 hours of case consultation with a consultant approved by this training
**Note: You will not be Certified upon completion of this training. View the FAQs for more information on how to become a Certified EMDR Therapist.
What if I have already taken the First part of the training before 2008?If you have taken the first part of the EMDR training before 2008 and would like to complete the training, please contact us.
Licensed Mental Health Professionals:
- Qualifying Medical Doctors must have specialist training in Psychiatry and also must be licensed.
- Qualifying Registered Nurses must have a Master’s Level psychiatric nursing degree AND must be licensed and/or registered through their state or national nursing board.
- Qualifying mental health clinicians must have completed a Master’s Level or Doctorate Level Graduate Program with a focus in the mental health field (Social Work, counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing) AND also must be licensed or certified through their state or national credentialing board. In the state of CO, unlicensed psychotherapists must be registered with DORA and have a licensed supervisor send in their licensure information.
Interns/Students:
- Qualifying students are enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate level program in the mental health field (Social work, Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing) currently involved in the practicum and/or internship portion of the program they are enrolled in (first year students not eligible) and on a licensing track working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health professional. The internship site must accept the intern using EMDR with their clients.
- Students who would like to take the basic training will need to submit the following documentation in order to determine eligibility for registering for an EMDRIA Approved Basic Training: current curriculum vitae, letter from current supervisor which includes the supervisor’s degree information, licensure information and license number, where internship work is being done.