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.
Additionally, you will receive access to three FREE OnDemand EMDR Live Client Demonstration courses to complement your training once you have completed Part 2. Deepen your learning and understanding of EMDR therapy as you watch Stacy walk through all 8 phases with a real client.

FREE OnDemand Courses Included:
- EMDR Preparation Phase: Explanation and Demonstration
- EMDR Treatment Planning: Explanation and Demonstration
- EMDR Live Client Demonstration: Phases 3-7
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
- $1,450
- Live Virtual Online training
- Includes 10 consultation hours
- Includes EMDR manual, plus other reading materials and resources
- PLUS 3 FREE OnDemand Courses!
- Payment plan available: CLICK HERE to register using the payment plan
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.