EMDR Therapy Basic Training

EMDR Therapy training is designed for master’s-level mental health professionals who are licensed, certified, or registered by their state for independent practice and who have a caseload to work with during the course. It is also open to professionals on a licensure track, provided they have a letter of support from their supervisor.

Why EMDR?
While EMDR is widely recognized for trauma treatment, including PTSD and C-PTSD, it is also effective for a broad range of concerns, such as:

Medical issues
Eating disorders
Grief and loss
Dissociative disorders
Performance anxiety
Personality disorders
Substance abuse
Sleep disturbance
Psychosis
Violence and abuse
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar disorders
OCD
Panic disorder
Phobias
Pain
Chronic illness
Children’s and teens’ behavioral issues

EMDR is an evidence-based approach and the designated treatment choice for Post Traumatic Stress by the American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Research also shows that 90% of therapy clients have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. EMDR integrates well with other therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, IFS, somatic approaches, and play therapy.

What sets this training apart?

• EMDR basic training across the lifespan
• No “parts” or “levels” — the full training is included, with no extra consultation fees
• 55 contact hours delivered over several months to support mastery, plus 50 CE
• Self-regulation interventions for both adults and children
• Ongoing support through free optional consults

This is a hands-on clinical skills training focused on using EMDR and integrating it into your psychotherapy practice. The program exceeds EMDRIA’s criteria for EMDR basic training and includes:

• Strong intervention content and client preparation strategies for trauma processing with children and adults
• Facilitators with a wide range of specialties
• A small facilitator-to-participant ratio during practice sessions
• Extensive supplemental materials, including videos
• Modules on attachment, dissociation, and children and teens

Participants will be able to:

Use EMDR with a wide range of clients across the lifespan whose presenting concerns are connected to trauma and/or loss.

What will I learn?

• How to identify clients who are ready for EMDR and prepare them for the process
• Robust intervention content and client preparation strategies for trauma processing with children and adults
• How to conduct an EMDR session through multiple practicum sessions
• How to problem-solve when a session is not progressing smoothly

Session Dates and Times (all EST)

Part I:
(online) June 22nd, 9:00am–5:00pm
(online) June 23rd, 9:00am–5:00pm
(online) June 24th, 9:00am–1:00pm

Part II:
(online) July 23rd, 9:00am–5:00pm
(in person or online) July 28th–31st, 9:00am–3:30pm
(online) August 27th, 9:00am–2:00pm
(online) September 10th, 9:00am–1:00pm
(online) September 17th, 9:00am–1:00pm
(online) September 28th, 9:00am–1:00pm

In-person & Virtual
Can’t attend in person? You can complete the full training online. Join virtually for all dates, or come for the four in-person days at a 400-acre wooded retreat campus in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where wellness, self-care, and learning come together. Build your skills in this powerful healing modality while enjoying community with peers, access to hiking and nature, yoga, and additional spa and wellness services.

The in-person option at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA is available on July 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st.

Registration

All dates and pre-reading are mandatory, and a caseload is required. Please review the pre-approval document carefully before registering, or request pre-approval.

Cost

Early Bird Rate, until May 30th, 2025: $1,525
Regular Rate, after May 30th, 2025: $1,725
Final Day to Register: June 4th, 2025

CE credits are included in the course price for licensed registrants. A payment plan is available.

Location
Himalayan Institute
952 Bethany Turnpike
Honesdale, PA 18431

ADA Accommodations
If you require ADA support, please make your request at least 3 weeks before the event and include “EMDR Basic” in the subject line.

Additional Details

• Bilingual (Spanish) practice group opportunities
• Sabbath Observed Training