EMDR Basic Training Online

Upon completion of this EMDR Basic Training, participants will be able to:
1) Describe the Adaptive Information Processing model as a theoretical foundation for EMDR therapy.
2) Identify the eight phases of EMDR therapy and describe the purpose of each phase.
3) Explain how client history, readiness, stabilization needs, and treatment suitability are assessed prior to trauma reprocessing.
4) Identify clinical factors that may require additional assessment, preparation, stabilization, or pacing before EMDR reprocessing.
5) Describe the three-pronged protocol and its role in comprehensive EMDR treatment planning.
6) Develop an EMDR-informed treatment plan based on presenting concerns, client history, target selection, and target sequencing.
7) Demonstrate Phase 2 preparation strategies, including stabilization, resourcing, affect management, and establishment of a stop signal.
8) Explain the role of bilateral stimulation and dual-attention tasks in EMDR therapy.
9) Demonstrate Phase 3 assessment procedures, including identification of the target image, negative cognition, positive cognition, emotions, body sensations, SUD, and VOC.
10) Demonstrate Phase 4 desensitization procedures while maintaining fidelity to the standard EMDR protocol.
11) Identify signs of adaptive processing, blocked processing, looping, and client overwhelm, and describe strategies, including cognitive interweaves, for facilitating continued processing.
12) Demonstrate Phases 5–7 procedures, including installation of the positive cognition, body scan, and appropriate closure of complete and incomplete sessions.
13) Describe the purpose of Phase 8 reevaluation and its role in ongoing treatment planning and target sequencing.
14) Describe and demonstrate Future Template procedures designed to strengthen adaptive responses to anticipated situations.
15) Identify clinical considerations when using EMDR therapy with complex trauma and dissociation.
16) Explain the use of Floatback and Affect Scan procedures for identifying earlier related targets.
17) Describe cultural humility and ethical considerations relevant to EMDR case conceptualization and treatment planning.
18) Identify clinical and practical considerations for providing EMDR therapy through telehealth.
19) Describe clinical considerations for using EMDR early-intervention procedures with recent and ongoing traumatic events.

Live, interactive virtual training via Zoom.

The complete EMDR Basic Training includes:
• 20 Hours Instruction
• 20 Hours Supervised Practicum
• 10 Hours Consultation

Full attendance and active participation are required. Participants must have cameras on during live training sessions and participate in experiential practicum exercises.

Tuition: $1,450

Tuition includes the complete EMDR Basic Training program:
• Two three-day live virtual training sessions
• 20 hours of didactic instruction
• 20 hours of supervised practicum
• 10 hours of consultation
• Digital training materials and supplemental resources
• Access to the online course platform

Following Part 1, participants will begin applying EMDR therapy with appropriate clients and will use consultation to support clinical application, address questions and challenges, and prepare for Part 2.

40 CEs are available for an additional fee of $80.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email. Refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:

• Cancellations made more than 14 days before the first day of training: Full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
• Cancellations made 7–14 days before the first day of training: 50% refund.
• Cancellations made less than 7 days before the training start date: No refund will be issued.

If the training is canceled by the trainer for any reason, registrants will receive either a full refund or the option to transfer their registration to a future training date.

Requests to transfer registration to a future training date must be submitted at least 7 days before the scheduled training start date.

Participants who have a grievance regarding a training program should submit the grievance in writing to Navya Sharma, Administrative Coordinator, at info@mindfulnessmattersny.com or by calling 845-292-4403.

All grievances will be reviewed and responded to in a timely manner. If the grievance concerns the instructor, the grievance will be handled administratively by Navya Sharma rather than directed to the instructor.

Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy is committed to providing an accessible learning experience. Participants who require reasonable accommodations to fully participate in the training are encouraged to contact Jill Harmon in advance of the training.

Email: Jill@MindfulnessMattersNY.com
Phone: (845) 292-4403

There are no known conflicts of interest for this workshop.

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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.