EMDR Therapy Basic Training
By Kathleen Martin, LCSW
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an empirically validated psychotherapy to treat PTSD and trauma-related disorders. It has been applied to a wide range of presenting problems and self-esteem issues. The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), the Department of Veterans Affairs and DOD, The American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association have listed EMDR therapy as efficacious in the treatment of PTSD. (For more information, go to www.emdr.com/efficacy.htm).
Here are highlights of this 62 hour course:
· Individualized attention in a small training group: One instructor per 10 students.
· 62 training hours over time to support mastery
· Ample time for supervised practice with direct observation and feedback
· Approved by the EMDR International Association, the accrediting and membership agency for EMDR
· Case consultation to integrate your EMDR skills into your clinical practice
Completion of this course will prepare you to safely and effectively apply EMDR therapy in a variety of clinical applications
Course Description
Course Objective: To prepare mental health clinicians to successfully implement EMDR Therapy with their clients.
Course Method: This 62 hour course has 3 components:
1) Instructional: 27 hours of lecture, discussion, live demonstrations, video tapes, and Q&A. Points covered will include:
· EMDR Therapy's history, model, methodology and mechanisms of action
· EMDR Therapy Case Conceptualization and treatment planning
· EMDR Therapy 8 Phase Standard Protocol
· EMDR Therapy's Protocols for specific clinical populations
· Using EMDR Therapy with complex trauma and dissociation
2) Supervised Practice: 25 hours of experiential exercises and supervised practice to learn and fine-tune EMDR Therapy skills.
3) Consultation: 10 case consultation hours of EMDR treatment in your practice.
Upon completion of this course you will:
1) Be able to incorporate the practice of EMDR Therapy in your work with a range of clients.
2) Be eligible to:
· Apply for membership to EMDRIA and EMDR Canada
· Apply for EMDRIA Certification in EMDR Therapy after completing all necessary requirements (see www.emdria.org)
· Attend advanced trainings in EMDR Therapy
1. Master's
degree or higher in a field of mental health counseling. 2. License or
certificate as a mental health professional. Residents/interns/ graduate
students about to complete a course of study that will lead to full credentials
as licensed mental health professionals may participate.* 3. Attendance
at all sessions and participation in all experiential learning. 4. Read
Francine Shapiro's textbook: Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement
Desensitization and Reprocessing, Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures.
(3rd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press. 5. Read
Francine Shapiro's self-help book for EMDR: Shapiro,
F. (2012). Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-help
Techniques from EMDR Therapy. Rodale Press, NY 6. Read any
other assigned materials. 7. Successful
completion of proficiency requirements. 8. Apply the
EMDR Therapy methodology with clients in your clinical setting throughout the
course. 9. Present at
least 2 cases in the Consultation sessions which include EMDR sessions focusing
on trauma reprocessing. 10. Trainees are required to
complete the entire program to receive a certificate of completion. Approval
of partial program will not be granted. *For more information regarding
these requirements, please go to www.emdria.org
and click on Training and Certification/Basic EMDR Therapy Training Eligibility
Requirements. EMDR Therapy Basic Training Schedule Part One: September 10-13, 2020
Thursday September 10:
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday
September 11: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday September
12: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday
September 13: 9:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. Case Consultation (case consultation will occur over the
telephone or online) Thursday October 8 6:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m. Thursday November 19 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday January 7 6:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m. Thursday March 25 6:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m. Thursday April 15 6:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m. Part Two: February 25-28, 2021
Thursday February 25:
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday
February 26: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday
February 27: 9:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday
February 28: 9:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. A certificate of completion of the EMDR Therapy Basic
Training will be given after full participation and completion of the above
requirements and training components. This training will occur online. You will need a device
(phone is not recommend) to connect to the video conferencing system with
enough bandwidth to maintain a good connection. You will also need privacy to
maintain confidentiality. A head set with a microphone is highly recommended
as it provides better incoming and outgoing sound and prevents others in your
environment to hear the confidential information. A wired headset is
preferable than a Bluetooth headset due to intermittent loss of Bluetooth
connections. After you register all details regarding the online training
platform will be provided. The cost of this individualized comprehensive training
program is $1995 (USD) if paid by August 10, 2020. After August 10, 2020 the
cost increases to $2250 (USD). This cost includes the required 10 hours of case
consultation. Full payment or a deposit of $1000 is required to reserve your
space in the training. If you need a payment installment plan please contact
Kathleen Martin. Payment can be made online at time of registration through
PayPal or by check or money order (USD) through the land mail system. Refund Policy: A full refund will be given up to 30
days prior to the start of the training minus a $100 processing fee. After
that, a full refund minus a $100 processing fee will be given if the space can
be filled by someone on the waiting list. Requests for refunds must be in
writing. Funds may be transferred to another basic training by Kathleen Martin
if available. To pay via PayPal and register, please click here: To register and pay via by check or money order (USD) please click here: For more information, contact Kathleen Martin: Telephone:
585-473-2119 Email: kmartinlcsw@gmail.com Completion of this course will prepare you to safely and
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