Basic Training

Instructor

Kara Nossardi, LMFT

EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant

Fall Weekend Dates – Live Remote Training – Registration is OPEN!

August 10 & 11, 2024

September 7 & 8, 2024

October 5 & 6, 2024

November 2 & 3, 2024

Fall Midweek Dates – Live Remote Training – Registration is OPEN!

August 20 & 21, 2024

September 17 & 18, 2024

October 15 & 16, 2024

November1 12 & 13, 2024

Schedule Overview

Four, 2-day training modules are held once a month for four months. Modules occur approximately once every four weeks to allow participants adequate time to study course materials and integrate new skills into their clinical practice.

Module 4: Day 7

Consultation 8:30am — 10:00am

Lecture 10:15am — 12:30pm

Lunch 12:30pm — 1:45pm

Lecture 1:45pm — 2:30pm

Practicum 2:30pm — 5:30pm

Module 4: Day 8

Consultation 8:30am — 10:00am

Lecture 10:15am — 12:15pm

Lunch 12:15pm — 1:30pm

Practicum 1:30pm — 3:45pm

Consultation 4:00pm — 5:30pm

Attendance

Participants must attend all training days and actively participate in all supervised practice exercises and group consultation sessions in order to earn CE credits and receive documentation indicating completion of this training. To understand your options for completing the training should you elect to withdraw prior to completion, please reference the Transfer Agreement.

Eligibility

Licensed

To be accepted to EETC’s Basic Training program in EMDR Therapy, you must be licensed for independent practice as a mental health clinician or meet alternate EMDR International Association eligibility criteria.

Pre-licensed

Graduate students and post-graduate pre-licensed clinicians are eligible to participate in the training; however, they must be on a licensing track, seeing clients, and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician. Please reference EMDRIA’s Eligibility Requirements for EMDR Training.

1. Provide effective stabilization and EMDR Therapy to individuals suffering from PTSD, panic attacks, and phobias of traumatic origin;
2. Describe key principles of Shapiro’s (2018) Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model;
3. List 5 elements of a memory network;
4. Explain the standard EMDR 3-pronged protocol;
5. Create a treatment plan that includes an organized sequence of targets for EMDR reprocessing;
6. Determine whether a client meets readiness criteria for EMDR reprocessing or requires extended preparation;
7. Explain the impact of attachment classifications on the 8 phases of EMDR Therapy;
8. Describe the importance of screening for dissociation prior to EMDR reprocessing;
9. Demonstrate effective use of at least one dissociative screening tool to screen for a dissociative disorder prior to using any bilateral stimulation procedures;
10. Demonstrate the ability to utilize 5 methods for monitoring and decreasing the intensity of dissociative states;
11. Discuss the effects of bilateral stimulation and importance of dual-attention during trauma reprocessing;
12. Summarize the purpose, and carry out with adequate fidelity, each of the steps in the 8-phases of the standard EMDR protocol;
13. Summarize the purpose and demonstrate effective use of Resource Development and Installation;
14. Describe possible cultural adaptations to each of the 8-phases of standard EMDR protocol;
15. Identify possible modifications to standard EMDR protocol when working with children and adolescents; 
16. Describe the difference between EMDR and EMD;
17. Describe the purpose and procedure for utilizing the Recent Event Protocol (Shapiro, 2018) for unconsolidated memories;
18. Describe the purpose and procedure for utilizing EMDR for treating depression;
19. Describe the purpose and procedure for utilizing EMDR for treating complex PTSD

Lecture (4.5 hours)

• The foundations of working with trauma and dissociation
• Attachment Theory and attachment classification impact on EMDR Therapy
• An overview of the model of Structural Dissociation
• Standardized assessment of dissociative symptoms and disorders
• Methods of stabilization
• History and overview of EMDR Therapy
• The Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model
• Delivering EMDR therapy remotely (telehealth)

Practicum (2.75 hours)

• Stabilization practice exercises:back of the head scale; sensory orientation; presentification and grounding; structured tension exercises; container; light stream; remote control; inner advisor; and remote bilateral stimulation (BLS)

Lecture (4.5 hours)

• The Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model
• Memory networks and Dual Attention
• Primary effects of bilateral eye movements
• Overview of the eight phases of EMDR Therapy
• Phase one: history taking, case formulation, and treatment planning
• Principles and approaches to history taking in ASD, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and OSDD/DID
• Cultural adaptations to standard EMDR procedures
• Development of case formulation and target sequencing
• Assessing readiness for reprocessing
• Phase two: preparation

Practicum (2.75 hours)

• Preparation practice exercises:Calm Place exercise; and Resource Development and Installation (RDI)

Lecture (3 hours)

• Review of history taking and target sequencing
• The affect, somatic, and defensive urge bridge techniques
• Symptom informed treatment plan case creation and analysis 
• Phase three: assessment of the target
• Cultural adaptations to phase three
• Video demonstration of phase three
• Introduction to basic elements of phases four, five, six, and seven

Practicum (2.75 hours)

• Practice exercises: history taking; treatment planning; selecting the negative and positive cognitions; assessment phase practice

Consultation (1.5 hours)

Lecture (3 hours)

• Review of the assessment phase
• Phase four: desensitization
• Phase five: installation
• Phase six: body scan
• Phase seven: closure
• Cultural adaptations to reprocessing (phases four through seven)
• Video demonstration of phases four through seven
• Near-Verbatim transcripts
• Selecting clients for initial application of EMDR reprocessing

Practicum (2.75 hours)

• Practice exercises: standard clinical responses during reprocessing; reprocessing (phases 3-7) of earliest memory from treatment plan

Consultation (1.5 hours)

Lecture (3 hours)

• Case conceptualization and target sequencing in the Adaptive Information Processing model — the elements of treatment planning in EMDR Therapy
• Review of principles and procedures in phases four, five, six, and seven
• Phase eight: re-evaluation
• Video demonstration of phase eight
• EMDR Therapy with children and adolescents

Practicum (2.75 hours)

• Practice exercises: re-evaluation and reprocessing practice exercises

Consultation (1.5 hours)

Lecture (3 hours)

• Treating unconsolidated memories with the recent events protocol
• Maintaining and restoring effective reprocessing
• EMDR Interweaves for effective reprocessing
• Video demonstration of reprocessing and interweaves

Practicum (2.75 hours)

Practice exercises: interweaves; re-evaluation of prior session; reprocessing of next memory from treatment plan

Consultation (1.5 hours)

Lecture (3 hours)

• Treating specific phobias with EMDR Therapy
• Treating panic disorder with and without agoraphobia
• The Inverted Protocol for complex PTSD
• CIPOS — constant installation and present orientation and safety
• DeprEnd protocol for the treatment of depression
• EMD for highly reactive clients
• Treating substance abuse and compulsive behaviors
• Video demonstration of reprocessing phases three through eight (part one)

Practicum (2.75 hours)

• Practice exercises: re-evaluation of previous target and reprocessing, including CIPOS practice

Consultation (1.5 hours)

Lecture (3 hours)

• Completing the treatment plan in cases of PTSD: the standard future template and RDI for a new self-concept
• Working with survivors of incest, sexual abuse, and early neglect
• The Loving Eyes procedure
• The Positive Affect Tolerance protocol
• Cultural considerations and competencies with EMDR Therapy
• The EMDR Community
• Ongoing education and consultation in EMDR Therapy
• Video demonstration of reprocessing phases three through eight (part two)

Practicum (2.25 hours)

• Practice exercises:  re-evaluation of previous target and reprocessing, including standard future template, loving eyes, and/or positive affect tolerance procedures

Consultation (3.0 hours)

Please carefully read the following information regarding satisfactory course completion and continuing education credits.

Satisfactory Completion of Basic Training in EMDR Therapy

On the final day of training, participants are eligible to receive an EMDR Education and Training Center Certification of Completion, verifying that they have met all program requirements and are now considered an EMDR trained clinician.

In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants must pay the full tuition fee, sign in and out each day, attend the entire seminar, and complete all daily evaluations. Failure to sign in or out each day will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made, and partial credit is not available.

Continuing Education Credit Option

EMDR Education and Training Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EMDR Education and Training Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Basic Training in EMDR Therapy at EETC is approved for 58 continuing education (CE) credits.

The fee is $50 for the 58 CE credits for Basic Training in EMDR Therapy. Credits can be purchased during registration, or anytime prior to the completion of the trainig program.

Basic Training in EMDR Therapy

• Enrollment is limited
• Guarantee your spot in the training
• Installment options available
• Register early and save

Early Registration — Licensed

• Installments: $1530 ($510 initial deposit, plus 2 future installments)
• Single Payment: $1500

Early Registration — Nonprofit or Pre-licensed

• Installments: $1380 ($460 initial deposit, plus 2 future installments)
• Single Payment: $1350

Standard Registration — Licensed

• Installments: $1740 ($580 initial deposit, plus 2 future installments)
• Single Payment: $1700

Standard Registration — Nonprofit & Pre-Licensed

• Installments: $1530 ($510 initial deposit, plus 2 future installments)
• Single Payment: $1500

Continuing Education Credits — optional

• 58 CE Credits: $50

Reviewer Registration — Already trained in EMDR Therapy? Want to review and train to strengthen your understanding and skills? Perfect! Register for EETC’s Basic Training, pay the nonprofit/pre-licensed discounted rate, and earn 10 hours toward EMDRIA Certification. This offer is open only to licensed mental health professionals who meet eligibility criteria and who provide documentation of having completed an EMDRIA approved basic training in EMDR Therapy.

Please review the following six program requirements for EMDR Education and Training Center’s Basic Training in EMDR Therapy:

Attendance: participants must attend all training days in their entirety and actively participate in all practicum and consultation sessions in order to earn CE credit and receive documentation of completion of training.

Study: participants must plan to read, in their entirety, the following two texts:

Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures (3rd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.

Leeds. A.M. (2016). A Guide to Standard EMDR Therapy Protocols for Clinicians, supervisors, and Consultants, 2nd edition. New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Homework: consultation sessions require participants to 1) prepare written summaries of their clinical use of the specific procedures taught and practiced in the training; and 2) complete and discuss structured self evaluation forms about their clinical experiences.

Experiential Practice: this training includes extensive experiential practice. Participants should be prepared to work on personal issues in the practice sessions; however, the experiential practice portion of the training is for training purposes and is not a replacement for personal psychotherapy. Participants who are not willing or able to participate in experiential work should not apply. If you have any questions about these training requirements, please contact EETC prior to submitting your registration application.

Clinical Practice: this training is focused on the application of EMDR Therapy in the treatment of disorders related to trauma and neglect. Participants should have a minimum of two current clinical cases (clients), and be willing to discuss their clinical experiences and application of what they learn over the course of the training program.

Special Needs Advanced Notification: the training facility is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have special needs, we ask that you please email us at the time of your registration so that we may have sufficient time to accommodate your needs.

At EMDR Education and Training Center, our Basic Training program offers you excellence in clinical training and fully prepares you to be an EMDR Therapist by offering:

• A comprehensive 8-day training module, spanning four months to allow participants to integrate skills into work with their actual clients as they proceed through the program.
• A thorough foundation comprised of 25.5 hours of lecture, 22 hours of practicum, and 10.5 hours of consultation.
• Eligibility for 58 hours of APA sponsored continuing education credits.
• High quality consultation with knowledgable and experienced EMDRIA Approved Consultants.
• A reasonable, all-inclusive program price for licensees, as well as discounts for nonprofits and pre-licensed clinicians.

Register for Basic Training in EMDR Therapy with EMDR Education and Training  Center.

If you have any questions or concerns, or need help with registration, please call (510-388-4725) or contact us. We are happy to help!

Does the EETC four weekend training cover part 1 & part 2 of the Basic Training in EMDR?

Yes! EETC’s Basic Training in EMDR Therapy is approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and, in actuality, provides more hours of lecture and practice, with additional training exercises, than the historic ‘part 1’ & ‘part 2’ approach.

EMDRIA sets minimum standards for the amount of lecture (20 hours), practice (20 hours), and consultation (10 hours). It is up to each provider to propose a training model and structure to meet EMDRIA standards. At EETC, we exceed standards and offer a comprehensive training experience.

What is the structure of the training schedule?

Basic Training with EMDR Education and Training Center is offered as a series of four, two-day weekends scheduled over a 12-week period. One benefit of this model is that is gives participants adequate time between training weekends to implement what they have learned with their actual clients. Participants then receive consultation on their clinical work at the start of each training weekend. This learn implement-review format greatly enriches learning outcomes and the overall training experience.

For an overview of EETC’s training model, look at the Curriculum Overview (link) portion of this page. If you have additional questions, send us an email or give us a call; we love talking about our training program!

What if I have a scheduling conflict for the 8-day training?

The Basic Training in EMDR Therapy provided by EETC is a sequential process which builds progressively on learning experiences over each of the eight days of training.

The program consists of more than 50% experiential learning activities through supervised group and partner practice exercises and group consultation sessions, making it impossible to miss one full day or a weekend.

Further, EMDRIA requirements state that participants must attend all training days and actively participate in all supervised practice exercises and group consultation sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion for this training. Similarly, CE granting  organizations require participation and completion of all program activities to earn credit.

We recognize that holding our training over four two-day weekends may pose scheduling challenges for some. However, we believe that the progressive and sequential model of training provided by EETC provides a superior program of professional development and is well worth the investment!

I am an Associate who wants to register. Does my supervisor need to be EMDR Trained?

All EETC program participants need to be working in a clinical setting to be able to practice the skills learned in the EMDR Therapy Basic Training. If you are not yet licensed, your supervisor need not be trained in EMDR Therapy, but must be supportive of your using EMDR Therapy with clients with post-traumatic stress and related syndromes such as phobias, panic attacks and symptoms of complex PTSD.

I took EMDR Training years ago but have seldom used it. Can I review the training?

Absolutely! If you are already trained in EMDR Therapy and want to review the training to strengthen your understanding and skills, we welcome you!

Participants who qualify as ‘reviewers’, are eligible for the nonprofit & pre-licensed discounted training rate and earn 10 group hours toward EMDRIA Certification. Reviewers can also elect to purchase continuing education credits for the training.

The reviewer track is open to licensed mental health professionals who meet eligibility criteria and who provide documentation of having completed any EMDRIA Approved Basic Training in EMDR Therapy.

Is Consultation included in the Basic Training schedule and tuition?

This is a great question and an important issue to consider. The short answer is — Yes!

Consider this: all EMDRIA approved providers of basic training in EMDR Therapy are required to provide at least 10 hours of consultation; however, some providers of basic training do not include the cost of all 10 required hours of consultation in their listed tuition. Furthermore, most providers do not include these 10 hours in the standard training schedule, but instead require participants to attend separately scheduled  consultation sessions or find a consultant on their own, and schedule and pay for their consultation sessions privately.

At EMDR Education and Training Center, we take a more inclusive and effective approach. With us, the cost of all required hours of consultation is included in the tuition, and the 10.5 hours of consultation are integrated into the training schedule on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weekends.

Will I be Certified in EMDR when I complete the Basic Training?

Completing the Basic Training in EMDR Therapy at EETC is the first step. Upon successful completion of our Basic Training program, participants are considered “trained in EMDR Therapy”. Licensed mental health professionals are eligible for full clinical membership in EMDRIA. Pre licensed Associates are eligible for associate membership and can upgrade to full membership upon licensure.

After completing Basic Training, licensed clinicians can achieve EMDRIA Certification in EMDR Therapy once they meet the following requirements:

• Have two years experience in the field
• Conduct at least 50 EMDR sessions with at least 25 clients
• Receive 20 hours of consultation by an EMDRIA Approved Consultant
• Complete 12 hours of EMDRIA Continuing Education Credits
• Provide letter(s) of recommendation from one or more Approved Consultant regarding your use of EMDR Therapy
• Provide two letters of recommendation
• Verify adherence to EMRIA’s Professional Code of Conduct

Most of my clients have complex, co-occurring conditions. Can I learn EMDR
Therapy with them?

Yes! The Basic Training at EETC builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for participants to integrate EMDR Therapy into their actual day-to-day clinical practice and real world, complex cases.

The Basic Training curriculum at EETC is organized to address the fact that most clinicians see relatively few cases of single incident trauma and, instead, see mostly complex cases with co-occurring conditions.

To address this, the very first weekend of EETC’s Basic Training in EMDR Therapy focuses on the use of methods of stabilization and readiness assessment for EMDR memory reprocessing.

The integrated approach to treatment planning and target sequencing taught in our Basic Training strengthens participants’ ability to organize work with clients, whether they are ready for EMDR reprocessing or not.

In the second and third weekends, participants learn and practice basic and intermediate procedures for EMDR reprocessing suitable for cases of PTSD, partial PTSD and related conditions.

During the fourth weekend, participants are introduced to a number of advanced EMDR Therapy approaches suitable for complex and co-occurring conditions including the treatment of:

• somatic disorders and chronic pain
• traumatic and complex grief
• specific phobias
• panic attacks, with and without agoraphobia
• substance abuse and compulsive behaviors
• incest, sexual abuse and early neglect.
• DDNOS and DID

Can I enroll if I don’t currently have a caseload?

Because our program is highly experiential, participants need to have a minimum of two clients in their caseload to be able to practice the skills learned in the EMDR Therapy Basic Training. Participants will also be required to discuss their clinical experiences in applying what they learn over the course of the training program.

Is there any known commerical support, or conflict of interest, for this program or organzation?

There exists no known conflict of interest nor commerical support related to EMDR Education and Training Center, or any of its Trainers or Consultants.