EMDR Therapy Basic Training
By Kathleen Martin, LCSW
Place: Online
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 that are based on developmental trauma. The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), Department of Veterans Affairs and DOD, American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, World Health Organization, as well as many other national and international organizations have deemed EMDR therapy as efficacious in the treatment of PTSD. For a broader list, go to www.emdria.org.
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 therapy
Case consultation to integrate your EMDR therapy skills into your clinical practice
Completion of this course will prepare you to effectively apply EMDR therapy in a variety of clinical applications.
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 Therapys history, model, methodology and mechanisms of
action
EMDR Therapy Case Conceptualization and treatment planning
EMDR Therapy 8 Phase Standard Protocol
EMDR Therapys 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 therapy treatment in your practice. Upon successful 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
Apply for EMDRIA Certification in EMDR Therapy after completing
all necessary requirements (see www.emdria.org)
Attend advanced trainings in EMDR Therapy
Claim the title of EMDR Therapy Trained
1. Masters
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. Before the
start of the training, read Francine Shapiros textbook (3rd
Edition):
Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing, Basic Principles,
Protocols and Procedures. (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press. 5. Complete
other required reading, preferably prior to the start of the training:
Shapiro, F. (2012). Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of
Your Life with Self-help Techniques from EMDR Therapy. Rodale Press, NY.
Go with That Magazine Fall 2020, Volume 25, Issue 3 (a link will
be provided)
Guidelines for Virtual EMDR therapy (Spring 2020) (a link will be
provided)
Any other assigned materials as the course progresses 6. Successful
completion of proficiency requirements. 7. Apply the
EMDR Therapy methodology with clients in your clinical setting throughout the
course. 8. Present at
least 2 cases in the Case Consultation sessions which you are using EMDR
therapy. 9. Trainees
are required to complete the entire program to receive a certificate of
completion. Approval of partial program will not be granted. 10. Trainees must complete their
EMDR therapy basic training within 12 months of the initial start date to
receive their certificate of completion of the EMDR therapy basic training. If
this is not possible, please speak with the instructor to consider options. *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: On-Line through Zoom: Time Zone: EST Sunday, October 5,
2025 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EST Monday October 6,
2025 9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, October 7,
2025 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, October 8, 2025 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. EST Part Two: On-Line through Zoom: Time Zone:
EST Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EST Thursday, February 19,
2026 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EST Friday, February 20, 2026 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
EST Saturday, February 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
EST Case Consultation: This will occur over Zoom or
telephone. Depending on the number of students, we may need to add another
grouping of dates. Case Consultation: Time Zone EST October 27, 2025 3:00
p.m. 5:00 p.m. EST November 24, 2025
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. EST January 19, 2026
3:00
p.m. 5:00 p.m. EST March 2, 2026 3:00 p.m. 5:00
p.m. EST April 6,
2026
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. EST Optional Training Session to complete the required Learner
Assessment March 23, 2026 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. EST Students of the EMDR Therapy Basic Training are required to
complete a 45 multiple choice questionnaire that covers the content taught in
the course or in the supplemental required reading. This is an EMDRIA
requirement. This can be completed individually or in the group. The
instructor is offering an optional, free-of-charge, 2-hour session to complete
this task within a group format. A certificate of completion of the EMDR Therapy Basic
Training will be given after full participation and completion of the above
attendance and proficiency requirements. In addition to the EMDR Therapy basic Training course
described above, all participants are required to attend a 3-lecture series on
treating complex trauma with EMDR therapy by Kathleen Martin in January,
2026. A deep discount will be offered to EMDR Therapy Basic Training
attendees of $295 (USD). The dates for these lectures are: Lecture 1: January 15, 2026 12 p.m. - 4
p.m. EST Lecture 2: January 16, 2026 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
EST Lecture 3: January 17, 2026 12 p.m. - 4
p.m. EST These lectures will be online, 4 hours each, and will be
recorded. If you cant attend the live lectures, you will have 30 days to
watch the recordings. There is not enough time in the basic training to
include this body of knowledge so it is being offered as additional required training
to use EMDR therapy with clients with PTSD and complex trauma. This body of
knowledge and skill is imperative for all therapists who treat clients with
trauma-related disorders. Please go to www.kmccs.com
for more details on this webinar series. Payment for this additional required training will be
handled separately from the payment for the EMDR Therapy Basic Training
Course. $2200 (USD) until August 15, 2025 After August 15, 2025 the cost increases to
$2700 (USD) A 50% discount is granted to anyone who has previously
completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR Therapy Basic Training. The certificate of completion of the
previous training is required upon registration. This discounted rate of $1100 (USD) is effective
until August 15, 2025. After August 15, 2025, this discount will no longer be available. Either full payment or a deposit of $1100 USD 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 in US funds through the land mail
system. Please note: the tuition cost includes the cost of the 10
hours of required case consultation. This training will occur online through Zoom. 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 over a Bluetooth headset due to intermittent loss
of Bluetooth connections. A full refund will be given up to 50 days prior to the start
of the training minus a $200 processing fee. After that, a full refund minus a
$300 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 EMDR therapy basic training by Kathleen Martin if
available. All grievances must be in writing to Deb Perkowski,
Organizational Assistant to Kathleen Martin, at debperkassistant@gmail.com.
Grievances will be replied to within 10 business days. PayPal should send you to the registration form once you complete payment. If it does not, you may go directly to the
form by clicking on this link. If you are registering for the 50% discount price of $1100 for people who have already been trained in an EMDRIA approved EMDR Therapy basic training, please complete the registration form by clicking on this link without paying. Once the registration is received, you will be sent an individualized invoice through email to pay through PayPal. This invoice will come directly from Deb Perkowski, administrative assistant, within a few business days. For more information, contact Kathleen Martin: Telephone:
585-473-2119 Email: kmartinlcsw@gmail.com For help with registration or other administrative issues, contact
Deb Perkowski, administrative assistant: Telephone:
585-473-2119 Email: debperkassistant@gmail.com Completion of this course will prepare you to effectively
apply EMDR therapy in a variety of clinical applicationsCourse Description
Eligibility & Expectations for Participation
Schedule
Additional Required Training
Cost of the Basic Training
Location
Refund Policy and
Grievances
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