EMDR Therapy Basic Training

Led by:
Kathleen Martin, LCSW
EMDRIA Consultant in EMDR
EMDRIA Trainer and Credit Provider

A 62 Hour EMDRIA Approved Course

Rochester, NY: Starts September 25, 2014

Cosponsored by the
School of Social Work, University at Buffalo - The State University of New York
as part of the Trauma Counseling Certificate Program

Completion of this course will prepare you to safely and effectively apply EMDR in a variety of clinical applications.

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 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 as efficacious in the treatment of PTSD. (For more information, go to www.emdr.com/efficacy.htm).

Training Highlights

  • 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
  • Can be applied to the University of Buffalo Trauma Counseling Certificate Program

About the Instructor

Kathleen Martin, LCSW is an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Consultant, Trainer and Credit Provider. She teaches EMDR nationally and internationally as well as supervises, trains, and consults with many clinicians and agencies. She specializes in trauma in her private practice in Rochester, NY.

Course Description

Course Objective: To prepare mental health clinicians to successfully implement EMDR psychotherapy 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's history, model, methodology and mechanisms of action
    • EMDR Case Conceptualization and treatment planning
    • EMDR 8 Phase Standard Protocol
    • EMDR's Protocols for specific clinical populations
    • Using EMDR with complex trauma and dissociation
  2. Supervised Practice: 25 hours of experiential exercises and supervised practice to learn and fine-tune newly developed EMDR 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 in your work with a range of clients.
  2. Be eligible to:
    • Apply for membership to EMDRIA
    • Be listed in the EMDRIA directory and on the EMDRIA website for referrals
    • Apply for EMDRIA Certification in EMDR after completing all necessary requirements (see www.emdria.org)
    • Attend advanced trainings in EMDR

Eligibility & Expectations for Participation

  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. (2001). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures. (2nd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.
  5. Read any other assigned materials.
  6. Successful completion of proficiency requirements.
  7. Apply the EMDR methodology with clients in your clinical setting throughout the course.
  8. Present at least 2 cases in the Consultation sessions which include EMDR sessions focusing on trauma reprocessing.
  9. 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 see the Basic EMDR Training Eligibility Requirements at www.emdria.org.

Schedule

Rochester Training starting September25, 2014

Weekend One:
Thursday, Sept 25: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept 26: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept 27: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept 28: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Consultation Hours and Practicum Day*
Friday Oct 10: 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
Weekend Two:
Thursday, Nov 6: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov 7: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 8: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 9: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Consultation Telephone Conference Call*
Thursday Nov 20: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Consultation and Practicum Day*
Friday, Dec 5: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

*Subject to change to accommodate all participants.

Lunch is on your own for day-long trainings.

Location

This training will be held in a facility that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For the exact location, please contact Kathleen Martin.

Cost

The cost of this individualized comprehensive 62 hour training program is $1850. If you are a UB Trauma Counseling Certificate program student, add $100.

A deposit of $850 is required to reserve your space. A discount of $100 off the entire cost of the training is offered if the full cost is paid by the registration deadline listed below. The entire fee must be paid by the start of the first training weekend.

Registration Deadline: August 22, 2014. A late registration fee of $100 will be added after these dates.

Refund Policy: A full refund will be given up to 30 days prior to the start of the training. After that, a full refund minus a $75 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 training if available.

Registration

Please use our Online Registration Form.