EMDR Basic Training

EMDR Therapy Basic Training

with Rosemary L. Burns

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Transform Your Practice with Comprehensive EMDR Training

Our EMDR Therapy Basic Training is an EMDRIA-Accredited course that covers the complete spectrum of EMDR therapy, including all required consultation hours. This hands-on clinical skills training integrates EMDR with your psychotherapy approach for both adults and children. Our world-renowned training program is supported by research and exceeds EMDRIA’s criteria.

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Comprehensive Curriculum

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Flexible Training

Transform your practice with our comprehensive EMDR Therapy Basic Training and elevate your skills to provide exceptional trauma-informed care.

Why Choose Our Training Program?

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Includes all required consultation hours, bonus modules on traumatology and attachment work.
  • Extensive Contact Hours: Over 50 contact hours spread across several months to ensure mastery.
  • Two Full Pre-EMDR Days: Focus on trauma treatment approaches and interventions.
  • Expert Instruction: At least a 1:10 instructor-to-participant ratio.
  • Flexible Training Options: Choose between in-person/hybrid training at Meridiem Psychological Services or fully online training.
  • Friendly Environment: We strive to create a supportive training environment for everyone, respecting all backgrounds and identities.
  • Competitive Cost: Offering value and comprehensive training at a competitive price.


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Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:

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Identify and prepare clients for EMDR therapy.

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Conduct and problem-solve EMDR sessions.

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Utilize EMDR for a wide range of trauma-related issues.

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Integrate EMDR into a comprehensive trauma-informed treatment approach.

General Information

Training Format

The training program includes lectures, demonstrations, in-class practice, and on-the-job practice with your clients. This experiential training involves practicing interventions with other participants. As participants work on their own material during practice sessions, they are encouraged to use their own coping skills and support systems post-session.



Online Learning Platform

All trainees will use the Moodle Online Learning Platform. Once registered, you will set up a Moodle account where you can access course materials, sign in and out each training day, and engage with your cohort’s discussion board. Preliminary requirements, including a participant agreement, must be completed prior to the first day of training.


Instructor

Rosemary L. Burns, MA is a Licensed Psychological Examiner-Independent in Arkansas, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor. She is an EMDRIA-approved trainer, EMDR certified clinician, and EMDRIA-approved consultant. Rosemary is also an Affiliate Trainer for the Trauma Institute Child Trauma Institute (TICTI), using TICTI’s curriculum and training platform.

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Who Should Attend



EMDR training is open to mental health professionals (psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, etc.) with Masters degrees or higher, licensed or certified for independent practice. Advanced graduate students, interns, and other professionals on a licensure track with a supervisor's support letter are also eligible. This training suits all professional levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).

  • Special Notes for International Participants

    This training is accredited by the EMDR International Association, covering the USA and Canada. Some international EMDR professional associations may not recognize training obtained outside their jurisdiction.

  • Time to Completion

    Participants generally complete their training with their group as scheduled. If days are missed, participants have a year from the first class session to make up the days with another cohort (9 months for online training, excluding Training Days 1 and 2). Additional time may be allowed in exceptional circumstances with approval.

  • Continuing Education

    Review continuing education information here. Verify your requirements with your state board. Continuing education hours are not available for consultation time, reading requirements, or prerequisites.

  • Special Accommodations

    Requests for special accommodations should be directed to our training coordinator at [email protected].

  • Required Textbooks

    • Greenwald, R. (2007). EMDR Within A Phase Model Of Trauma-Informed Treatment. NY: Haworth. (Included with course materials)

    • Shapiro, F. (2017). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures, 3rd Edition. NY: Guilford. (Available on Amazon or local bookstores)

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