EMDR Basic Training

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 of didactic instruction
• 20 hours of supervised practicum
• 10 hours of 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.

Trainees with concerns or complaints related to the EMDR Basic Training experience are encouraged to contact Jill Harmon directly.

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

All grievances will be acknowledged within three business days and responded to within ten business days.

Mindfulness Matters Psychotherapy is committed to addressing concerns in a timely, respectful, and professional manner.

If a matter involves a conflict of interest or cannot be resolved directly, referral information may be provided for another EMDRIA Approved Consultant and/or EMDRIA’s Ethics Committee, as appropriate.

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.