EMDR BASIC TRAINING PART 1
Part I of the EMDR Basic Training covers the development of EMDR Therapy, the Adaptive Information Processing Model, the 8-Phase EMDR therapy approach, and Resource Development and Installation (RDI). Specific learning objectives include:
- Identify how dual attention stimulation can activate the working memory theory to explain EMDR therapy’s mechanism of action
- Name and describe the 8 phases of EMDR therapy
- Determine how to access client readiness for EMDR trauma processing
- Identify three options for Dual Attention Stimulus (DAS)
After Part I of the EMDR Basic Training, clinicians will begin using EMDR Therapy with clients and participate in consultation with one of Scaling Up’s highly experienced, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant or Consultant-in-Training facilitators. All consultations groups are pre-scheduled before the training begins. Please mark all these dates on your calendar. If a participant cannot attend one of the pre-scheduled consultation groups, they can join a consultation group with an approved Scaling Up facilitator outside of their cohort and pay the associated fee.
EMDR BASIC TRAINING PART 2
Part II of the EMDR Basic Training follows about 6-10 weeks later and addresses EMDR Therapy with Complex PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness, Dissociation, and Children/Adolescents. Specific learning objectives include:
- Identify 2 examples of grounding the client when they are experiencing dissociation
- Describe strategies to use EMDR for clients with Complex PTSD
- Explain modifications in using EMDR therapy with children
- Apply the 3-pronged approach to prioritize targets for reprocessing
After Part II of the EMDR Basic Training, clinicians complete the remaining hours of the 10 required hours of consultation with a Scaling Up EMDRIA-Approved Consultant or Consultant-in-Training facilitator. The entire process of training from beginning Part I to finishing the 10 required hours of consultation must be completed within a 9-month period to qualify for the Certificate of Completion.
EMDR Basic Training (Parts I and II) includes lecture, discussion, experiential exercises, live demonstrations, and small group practice (as both therapist and client). Each dyad/triad will meet online or in-person in breakout rooms to practice the trauma protocol. They will be provided with an electronic copy of a comprehensive manual for Part I and Part II.
The entire EMDR Basic Training (Parts I and II) includes 20 hours of instruction, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of consultation, at which point a certificate of completion (40 continuing education contact hours) is given to participants. EMDR Basic Training (Parts I and II) prepares clinicians to use EMDR Therapy with clients. However, this training does not result in EMDR Certification. This is a first step toward EMDR Certification (see www.emdria.org for information about EMDR Certification).
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