EMDR Therapy Basic Training
January 8, 2021 - February 27, 2021
Are you ready to move on from talking with clients about traumatic experiences to actually transforming them? Are you ready to help clients experience healing that is permanent? Are you looking for a way to make your work more effective with all kinds of clients?
Then this EMDR online training is the place to start:
Introducing Basic EMDR Training with Deany Laliotis — a Comprehensive Approach that Can Transform Your Practice.
This EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training includes everything you need to begin.
- Master basic EMDR therapy procedures, protocols and techniques.
- Develop a working understanding of the Adaptive Information Processing model, the Three-Pronged Protocol of past, present and future, and the Eight Phases of EMDR therapy.
- This EMDR training covers everything from brief, short-term treatment for acute trauma and PTSD to longer-term EMDR therapy for more complex clinical cases.
- Learn how to use EMDR therapy to address problems in daily life such as addictive behaviors; low self-esteem and relationship difficulties; profound loneliness and isolation; anxiety, depression and more.
- Master the do’s and don’ts of EMDR teletherapy.
- This Basic EMDR Training includes an experiential component so that participants can have a personal experience with EMDR memory processing with the guidance and support of a trained EMDR supervisor.
- This course includes, at no extra cost, 10 hours of Case Consultation—an EMDRIA requirement for a Certificate of Completion.
Three EMDR Training Bonus Sessions Just Added!
- How to use EMDR therapy with front line health care workers and first responders.
- How to work with addictions during times of adversity using EMDR Therapy.
- Use EMDR to treat complex trauma and navigate the challenges of teletherapy.
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Early Bird Savings Available until October 23rd!
This Basic EMDR Training includes 44 CE hours & 10 Hours Case Consultation Free
Part 1: January 8, 9, 10 • Part 2: February 5, 6, 7
Part 3: February 26, 27 Get the complete schedule here.
Hi, I’m Deany Laliotis
I will be your instructor for this EMDR Basic Training online. I am excited to have the opportunity to introduce you to EMDR therapy, a powerful and effective approach that changed my practice and my life. I began working alongside Francine Shapiro, originator of EMDR in 1993 and, she became my mentor. I was able to contribute to the evolution of EMDR from a powerful technique to a comprehensive psychotherapy that goes beyond the resolution of trauma to healing the human spirit. I am an invited presenter and keynote speaker at EMDR therapy conferences throughout the world, as well as a trainer, clinical consultant and psychotherapist. In addition to this EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training, I’ll also introduce you to a more relational approach to healing complex trauma, addictions, anxiety and trauma while helping our clients step into all that’s possible for them.
This is EMDR Basic Training PLUS
You have a number of EMDR Basic Training options to choose from and many of them meet EMDRIA’s criteria. But our EMDRIA-approved EMDR Therapy Basic Training lays a solid foundation for practicing comprehensive EMDR psychotherapy with an emphasis on healing the whole person, promoting personal growth and change—way beyond relieving symptoms.
- I’ll take you through a case preparation process that I refer to as, “The Work Before the Work.” It’s an approach that minimizes dead ends and clinical impasses to help ensure positive treatment outcomes—even with your most challenging clients.
- EMDR therapy is an experiential approach, so we’ll practice using the self of the therapist to facilitate co-regulation and dual awareness.
- We’ll explore the therapeutic relationship as an active ingredient for transforming trauma with EMDR therapy and you’ll learn how your own life experiences inform and influence your work with clients.
- We’ll also discuss how to address developmental deficits that result from childhood abuse and neglect and facilitate the necessary repair.
I hope you can join me for this unique online training. It’s EMDRIA-approved and will transform the way you work with your clients. It will change their lives too.
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Early Bird Tuition Available until October 23rd!
Imagine Having the Skill and Confidence to Help Your Clients Experience Transformative Healing that Lasts
Complete this EMDR Basic Training with Deany Laliotis and you will be inspired, energized and ready to:
- Begin therapy with each client inspiring hope for a future of possibilities—even with clients who have had multiple courses of prior treatment experiences.
- Co-create a space where clients are empowered to approach their trauma on their own terms and actively engage in a collaborative journey towards healing.
- Address formative life experiences with significant others that underlie self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, social isolation, problems at work, addictions and more.
- Use the therapeutic relationship to support and challenge clients to examine issues of self-identity as part of the process.
- Integrate EMDR therapy into your clinical practice by incorporating your existing skills and methods into this psychotherapy approach.
This online EMDR Basic Training is designed and taught by Deany Laliotis and approved by EMDRIA—the EMDR International Association. EMDRIA is the gold standard for EMDR practice and training.
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“A true expert presenting with compassion, leadership, knowledge, and incredible presence. I’m excited to put this information and experience to work.”
“What a pleasure to learn from such a master clinician. I love the integration of EMDR as a primary framework with other approaches (IFS, AEDP), but most of all the art of EMDR as a full, rich therapy.”
“Deany is not just knowledgeable, but easy to listen to and a very dynamic trainer! What an essential training for my practice and my life!”
“I appreciate learning to conceptualize my work and am motivated to continue improving as an EMDR clinician.”
“I really like the connection between video examples to the content being taught. That really helps me to integrate the information”
Part 1: January 8, 9, 10 • Part 2: February 5, 6, 7
Part 3: February 26, 27 Get the complete schedule here.
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Early Bird Tuition Available until October 23rd!
Schedule
All times shown are Central Daylight Time (US and Canada) (UTC +5).
Part 1
Friday, January 8th: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 9th: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday, January 10th: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
There will be three 10-minute breaks within each segment and one hour for lunch.
Part 2
Friday, February 5th: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 6th: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 7th: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
There will be three 10-minute breaks within each segment and one hour for lunch.
Part 3
Friday, February 26th: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 27th: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
There will be three 10-minute breaks within each segment and one hour for lunch on Friday. There will be one 15-minute break on Saturday
Case Consultation – Dates to be determined
What to Expect
- All teaching and activities are conducted via Zoom. (Plan to sign into Zoom early to minimize technical difficulties.)
- Everything you need—training manuals, handouts, worksheets and resources—are available online.
- The online community Café is a place to discuss topics, ask questions and get to know other therapists taking this course.
- Successfully complete this course, including the ten hours of Case Consultation, and you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion for this EMDRIA-approved course.
Workshop Participant Requirements
- 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.
Tuition
- Tuition for the complete EMDRIA-approved 8-day basic training is $1,795. The fee includes 10 hours of case consultation.
- Early Bird Discount of $100 is available for full-fee registrations received before the early registration deadline.
- 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.
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Continuing Education Credits
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.
Learning Objectives
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
Grievance Policy
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.
About Deany
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. She was on the faculty of EMDR Institute, Inc. from 1993 to 2020 and was the Director of Training for several years. Most recently, Deany has co-authored a chapter on EMDR Therapy with Dr. Francine Shapiro 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.