Course Description
This is the standard EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training. Tuition includes two 3-day training sessions and 10 consultation hours. Students who enroll in this course will be able to practice EMDR with clients after the first training.
When?
- Thursday - Saturday for both training sessions
- 9:00am-4:30pm ET (please note the time zone!)
- All trainings mandatory
Where?
Live Virtual trainings conducted over Zoom by Stacy Stoddard, EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trainer and Consultant
Tuition
Daily Agenda
9:00 - 10:30am: Lecture
10:30 - 10:45am: Break
10:45 - 12:45pm: Lecture
12:45 - 1:15pm: Lunch
1:15 - 2:45pm: Lecture
2:45 - 3:00pm: Break
3:00 - 4:45pm: Practicum
Learning Objectives
- Explain the AIP approach to psychotherapy
- Summarize EMDR specific treatment plan approaches
- Identify resourcing skills to assist EMDR processing
- Demonstrate EMDR’s unrestricted processing
- Identify the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy
- Describe hypothesized brain mechanisms utilized in EMDR reprocessing
- Summarize important existing research studies
- Recognize types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapy
- Identify the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for comprehensive treatment
- Explain window of tolerance and its relevance to EMDR preparation
- Identify complex trauma and special considerations for processing
- Describe the need for effective case conceptualization
- Identify the ethical considerations for EMDR Therapy
- Identify the important of the Preparation Phase
- Identify the purpose of the SUD scale and what it stands for
- Describe one purpose for Safe/Calm Place utilization
- Explain symptoms suggesting a possible dissociative disorder
- Describe when you would apply the Future Template
- Identify clinical situations where desensitization would be appropriate
- Recognize how EMDR therapy can address the impact of racial, religious, and ethnic prejudice and bias
- Explain cognitive interweave strategies for use in blocked processing
- Describe one important caution for using EMDR therapy with addictions
- Recognize the special considerations for EMDR therapy with combat veterans
- Identify differences in applying EMDR therapy to working with children
- Identify ways that mind-body connection is relevant in EMDR Therapy
Additional Information
- This training is intended for licensed or pre-licensed counselors and therapists who work directly with clients. Graduate students in a licensure track mental health-related degree program are also eligible if practicing under a licensed supervisor within the practicum or internship phase of their program.
- No previous EMDR experience is necessary.
- Participants who need to cancel their reservations are entitled to a full refund, less a 3% processing fee, provided they cancel and request the refund at least seven days before the first training.
- Participants must be available for both training weekends as they cannot be rescheduled.
- Participants who begin the EMDR training must complete the entire training within 12 months from their initial start date.
- 10 hours of consultation are required in order to complete the EMDR training. These hours are included in the registration fee. Half of the hours are completed between Parts 1&2, the final half are completed after Part 2.
- We strive to create a supportive environment regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, or religion. We will not engage in discriminatory behavior or bias.
- There is no known commercial support for this program.
- Please direct all grievances to Stephanie at (667) 260-6383 or email [email protected], and we will reply within four business days.
This training is approved for 40 CEs by CE-classes.com
- Certificates are awarded online after completion of the training (including all 10 consultation hours)
- Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form
- For additional information or to pay by phone or check, contact Stacy Stoddard at (667) 260-6383 or email her at [email protected]
- This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact Stacy Stoddard at (667) 260-6383 or email her at [email protected] if special accommodation is required
- Ce-Classes.com is the provider of CEs
- Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval
CE-Classes.com is approved by:
- The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 02-2025 (Approval in process)
- California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
- Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
- Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025
- Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
- New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260
- New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
- New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
- Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
- South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
- Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- This course is NOT available for NBCC credit
- This course does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. However our state board approvals may be accepted for license renewal. Check with your state board.
*Please note, this training is approved for CEs by both CE-Classes.com and the Maryland Board of Social Work. Although ASWB does not allow co-sponsorship, many state social work boards accept the APA approval. Please reach out to your state licensing board for any clarification.