• To be accepted for this training, you should be a mental health clinician, licensed for independent practice, and have experience in treating traumatized clients.
• Because this training includes an experiential component, you must be prepared to work on personal issues in practice sessions.
• You will be expected to begin the use of EMDR with at least two cases during the course of this training.
• Once you complete your purchase, you’ll receive an email with a link to our online registration form. You must complete the form within 7 days to finalize your registration.

All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.

Part 1
Friday, January 22nd: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and 4:30 – 8:30 pm ET
Saturday, January 23rd: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and 4:30 – 8:30 pm ET
Sunday, January 24th: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm ET
There will be one hour for lunch and a total of thirty minutes of break time allotted for each segment each day.

Part 2
Friday, February 19th: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and 4:30 – 8:30 pm ET
Saturday, February 20th: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and 4:30 – 8:30 pm ET
Sunday, February 21st: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm ET
There will be one hour for lunch and a total of thirty minutes of break time allotted for each segment each day.

Part 3
Friday, March 26th: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and 4:30 – 8:30 pm ET
Saturday, March 27th: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm ET
There will be one hour for lunch and a total of thirty minutes of break time allotted for each segment on Saturday. There will be one 15-minute break on Saturday

Case Consultation – Wednesdays from 12 pm – 2 pm EST

May 5, 2021
June 2, 2021
June 30, 2021

• Tuition for the complete EMDRIA-approved 8-day basic training is $1,795. The fee includes 10 hours of case consultation.
• Agency Practitioner Discount:  We offer a limited number of discounted tuitions of $1,395 to full-time (non-contract) employees, who work for non-profit or government mental health agencies and carry a full psychotherapy caseload. A link to the Agency Discount Form will be sent with the registration form and must be completed and submitted at the same time.
• Pay Online when you register.
• Tuition is refundable up to 30 days before the first session less a $150 administrative fee. Note: there will be no refunds for withdrawals made within 30 days of the first training date and/or after the beginning of the training.

Tuition is refundable up to 30 days before the first session less a $150 administrative fee. There will be NO refunds for withdrawals made within 30 days of the first training date and/or after the beginning of the training.

Agency Practitioner Discount:  We offer a limited number of discounted tuitions of $1,395 to full-time (non-contract) employees, who work for non-profit or government mental health agencies and carry a full psychotherapy caseload. A link to the Agency Discount Form will be sent with the registration form and must be completed and submitted at the same time.

Counselors:  EMDR of Greater Washington has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6775.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  EMDR of Greater Washington is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.  Counselors receive 44.0 hours of credit upon completion of this program.

Continuing Education credit for this program is awarded by Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) for psychologists and social workers:

Psychologists: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists receive 44.0 hours of continuing education credit upon completing this program.

Social Workers:  Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit CES CE Credit to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers completing this program will receive 44.0 clinical hours of continuing education credit.

Social Workers Licensed in Washington, D.C.:  This course has been approved by the Washington, D.C. Board of Social Work. Social Workers completing this program will receive 44 contact hours of continuing education credit.

EMDR International Association: This program is approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) as meeting the requirements for EMDR basic training. A Certificate of Completion of this program necessary for eventual EMDRIA certification will be provided following completion of the 7 days of training plus the 10 hours of EMDR case consultation during and following the training.  This case consultation is provided as part of this basic training but may be completed with another EMDRIA-approved consultant at your expense. For more information about additional requirements for certification, refer to the EMDRIA website.

There are four parts to this training. After successfully completing each part, you will be able to:

PART 1

• Identify the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy
• List 2 hypothesized brain mechanisms utilized in EMDR reprocessing
• List 3 important existing research studies
• List 3 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapy
• List 3 examples of small “t” traumas
• List 3 examples of big “T” traumas
• List 3 typical ways people process disturbing life experiences
• Describe the elements of a target memory node
• Describe a processing channel
• Name the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for comprehensive treatment
• List 3 kinds of eye movements used in EMDR reprocessing
• Describe 2 common reasons for blocked processing
• Distinguish between state change and trait change in EMDR therapy

PART 2

• Describe the adaptive information processing system
• Identify the purpose of the Assessment Phase of EMDR therapy
• Identify the purpose of utilizing the SUD scale and what it stands for
• Identify the purpose of the VOC scale and what it stands for
• Identify the reprocessing phases involved in memory reprocessing
• Describe one purpose for Safe/Calm Place utilization
• Describe 3 symptoms suggesting a possible dissociative disorder
• Describe when you would apply the Future Template
• Identify 2 clinical situations where EMD would be appropriate
• Distinguish between adult-onset trauma and developmental trauma
• Describe the protocol for a single traumatic event
• Describe how EMDR therapy can address the impact of racial, religious, and ethnic prejudice and bias
• Distinguish between direct questioning and the Floatback technique

PART 3

• Describe 3 categories of memories used in RDI
• Describe what is meant by a targeting sequence plan
• Describe 3 cognitive interweave strategies for use in blocked processing
• Identify when the Recent Events Protocol would be appropriate
• Describe one important caution for using EMDR therapy with addictions
• Describe what is meant by moral injury in EMDR therapy with combat veterans
• Identify 3 differences in applying EMDR therapy to working with children

PART 4
Helping First Responders and Health Care Workers

• Name at least two EMDR treatment protocols that could be used to treat this population
• Identify at least two client variables that are unique to this population

Tackling Addictions

• Identify at least two variables that help determine if a client who has a history of addiction is stable enough for processing
• Identify at least one variable that determines whether to target a present trigger or the underlying trauma from the past

Treating Complex Trauma

• Identify at least one stabilization technique that can be used with clients who are dissociative
• Identify at least one EMDR treatment protocol that can be used with clients who are dissociative

Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to Commonwealth Educational Seminars, 1020 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills, MA 02648. Grievances will initially be directed to the training instructor. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. If you have questions or concerns, contact Commonwealth Educational Seminars at (800) 376-3345.

Deany Laliotis LICSW is an international trainer, clinical consultant, and practitioner of EMDR therapy, specializing in the treatment of traumatic stress disorders and attachment issues. Most recently, she has launched The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy. It is a training institute that offers training, certification and a robust community for EMDR Therapists around the world. She served on the faculty of EMDR Institute, Inc. from 1993 to 2020 and was, most recently,  the Director of Training. Deany has co-authored articles with Francine Shapiro—most recently—a chapter on EMDR Therapy in Evidence Based Treatments for Trauma-Related Psychological Disorders as well as an article titled, “EMDR and the Adaptive Information Processing Model: Integrative Treatment and Case Conceptualization,” in the Journal of Clinical Social Work. Deany was recently awarded the Francine Shapiro award for excellence by the EMDR International Association.