Continuing Education Credits

18.0 hours
Counselors The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6775. The Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Counselors receive 18.0 hours of credit upon completion of this program.

18.0 hours
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 18.0 hours of continuing education credit upon completing this program.

18.0 hours
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 18.0 clinical hours of continuing education credit.

18.0 hours
Social Workers Licensed in Washington DC This course has been approved by the Washington DC Board of Social Work. Social Workers completing this program will receive 18 contact hours of continuing education credit.

18.0 hours
EMDR International Association This program is approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) to provide 18 EMDRIA continuing education credit hours.

Continuing Education Credits

12.0 hours
Counselors The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6775. The Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Counselors receive 12.0 hours of credit upon completion of this program.

12.0 hours
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 12.0 hours of continuing education credit upon completing this program.

12.0 hours
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 12.0 clinical hours of continuing education credit.

12.0 hours
Social Workers Licensed in Washington DC This course has been approved by the Washington DC Board of Social Work. Social Workers completing this program will receive 12 contact hours of continuing education credit.

12.0 hours
EMDR International Association This program is approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) to provide 12 EMDRIA continuing education credit hours.

THE TRIANGLE OF TRAUMA: VICTIM, VICTIMIZER OR RESCUER LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In this workshop, you will learn:

To define Karpman’s Drama Triangle of Victim, Perpetrator and Rescuer
To identify and distinguish between different variations of the Drama Triangle dynamics, from maladaptive to adaptive
Identify how and when clinicians can get into the Drama Triangle dynamics when working with complex developmental trauma
How to understand and identify maladaptive coping styles in response to developmental trauma both in clinicians as well as clients
The four attachment styles and the implications for EMDR therapy
How to apply advanced interweave strategies during processing
The theory of Structural Dissociation and how to identify dissociative processes both in and out of processing
The Polyvagal Theory of Social Engagement
To identify “parts of self” using IFS Model principles
To apply body-oriented strategies to facilitate resolution of thwarted fight-flight responses and other body-oriented phenomena
To distinguish between trauma repair and attachment repair

Relational EMDR Therapy: Taking the Journey to the Next Level

Friday-Sunday, July 23-25, 2021

Friday, July 23, 2021

9:00 am – 10:30 am Class

Identify and develop therapist attunement skills by tracking the moment to moment somatic experience, using the resonance between the therapist and client

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am – 12:15 pm Class

Identify and develop therapist attunement skills by tracking the moment to moment somatic experience, using the resonance between the therapist and client

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Class

To understand therapeutic impasse through the AIP Model, and how to use the relationship between the therapist and client to facilitate movement in the work

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Practice Sessions

To understand therapeutic impasse through the AIP Model, and how to use the relationship between the therapist and client to facilitate movement in the work

Saturday, July 24, 2021

9:00 am – 10:30 am Class

Identify and develop therapist attunement skills by tracking the moment to moment somatic experience, using the resonance between the therapist and client
To understand therapeutic impasse through the AIP Model, and how to use the relationship between the therapist and client to facilitate movement in the work
Recognize the difference between core affective responses versus defensive affective responses both in ourselves as well as in our clients

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am – 12:15 pm Class

Recognize the difference between core affective responses versus defensive affective responses both in ourselves as well as in our clients

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Class

Identify and work with specific psychological defenses such as avoidance, idealization, and shame in and out of processing

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Practice Sessions

Identify and work with specific psychological defenses such as avoidance, idealization, and shame in and out of processing
Effectively apply clinical interweave strategies (CIC) to facilitate reprocessing effects and generate adaptive actions in the future

Sunday, July 25, 2021

9:00 am – 10:30 am Class

Identify and work with specific psychological defenses such as avoidance, idealization, and shame in and out of processing
Recognize the difference between core affective responses versus defensive affective responses both in ourselves as well as in our clients

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am – 12:15 pm Class

Identify memories for processing that inform the relational patterns that are problematic for the client in the context of their current relationships

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Practice Sessions

Effectively apply clinical interweave strategies (CIC) to facilitate reprocessing effects and generate adaptive actions in the future;
Apply specific clinical interweave strategies (CIC) to address fears and blocking beliefs

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Live Demonstration

To understand therapeutic impasse through the AIP Model, and how to use the relationship between the therapist and client to facilitate movement in the work
Recognize the difference between core affective responses versus defensive affective responses both in ourselves as well as in our clients
Identify memories for processing that inform the relational patterns that are problematic for the client in the context of their current relationships

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Debrief and Evaluations

Taking EMDR Therapy to the Next Level: Building on the Basics

Part I

Friday-Sunday, May 14-16, 2021

Advanced Case Conceptualization

Take a deeper dive into case conceptualization and treatment planning for more complex clinical cases. (“the work before the work”) using video case examples
Strengthen motivational sets as preparation for processing
Strengthen access to positive experiences throughout treatment, both in and out of processing, offsetting the client’s negativity bias and promoting a heightened sense of well being
Generating motivational sets as part
Therapeutic contracting and treatment planning priorities and considerations.
Are WE ready? Client and clinician readiness.
Supervised practice in dyads addressing obstacles to clinician readiness

Part 2 Friday-Sunday, June 25-27, 2021

Memory Work Skill Development

Getting into the moment-to-moment navigation of the session
Somatic tracking of non-verbals
Understanding Polyvagal Theory of Social Engagement applied
Clinical interweave categories and strategies
How to navigate blocking beliefs in and out of processing
How to use parts of self to facilitate greater dual awareness: past & present, adult and child.
Defensive vs core affects in and out of processing.
Supervised practice in dyads.

Part 3 Friday-Sunday, July 23-24, 2021

Adaptive Action Systems – Promoting personal growth through the life stages

Zooming in and out between the big picture and the moment to moment
Reevaluation over the course of treatment
Utilizing Future templates to address developmental deficits and needed skills
Adaptive Action Systems as a conceptual map about survival systems vs life-promoting skills to restore the client’s ability to relate, play, have sex, etc.)
working with dissociative disorders, complex trauma

EMDR BASIC TRAINING

PART 1: Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Sunday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-12:00 pm

PART 2: Friday-Sunday, May 21-23, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Sunday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-12:00 pm

PART 3: Friday-Saturday, June 18-19, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-12:00 pm

CASE CONSULTATION WEDNESDAYS

July 21, August 18, and September 15, 2021

Eastern Time	aa pm- xx pm to be determine
Central Time	bb pm- yy pm to be determine
Mountain Time	cc pm- zz pm to be determine
Pacific Time	dd pm- mm pm to be determine

EMDR BASIC TRAINING

PART 1: Friday-Sunday, April 9-11, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Sunday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-12:00 pm

PART 2: Friday-Sunday, May 7-9, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Sunday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-12:00 pm

PART 3: Friday-Saturday, June 4-5, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Central Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Mountain Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm
Pacific Time	7:30 am-12:00 pm

CASE CONSULTATION WEDNESDAYS

July 6, August 4, and September 8, 2021

Eastern Time	aa pm- xx pm to be determine
Central Time	bb pm- yy pm to be determine
Mountain Time	cc pm- zz pm to be determine
Pacific Time	dd pm- mm pm to be determine

The Dance of Attachment: An EMDR Relational Approach

March 12-14, 2021

EASTERN TIME

Friday, March 12, 2021
11:00 am 3:30 pm ET
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Saturday, March 13, 2021
11:00 am 3:30 pm ET
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Sunday, March 14, 2021
11:00 am 3:30 pm ET
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

PACIFIC TIME

Friday, March 12, 2021
8:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Saturday, March 13, 2021
8:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Sunday, March 14, 2021
8:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

MOUNTAIN TIME

Friday, March 12, 2021
9:00 am – 1:30 pm MT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Saturday, March 13, 2021
9:00 am – 1:30 pm MT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Sunday, March 14, 2021
9:00 am – 1:30 pm MT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

CENTRAL TIME

Friday, March 12, 2021
10:00 am – 2:30 pm CT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Saturday, March 13, 2021
10:00 am – 2:30 pm CT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Sunday, March 14, 2021
10:00 am – 2:30 pm CT
Two 15-minute breaks will be included

Transformational Healing for the Whole Person

PART 1: Friday-Sunday, September 10-12, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-3:30 pm and 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-3:30 pm and 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Sunday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-4:00 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm

PART 2: Friday-Sunday, October 8-10, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-3:30 pm and 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-3:30 pm and 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Sunday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-4:00 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm

PART 3: Friday-Saturday, November 5-6, 2021

Friday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-3:30 pm and 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-2:30 pm and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Saturday Session

Eastern Time	11:30 am-4:00 pm
Central Time	10:30 am-3:00 pm
Mountain Time	9:30 am-2:00 pm
Pacific Time	8:30 am-1:00 pm

CASE CONSULTATION WEDNESDAYS

December 8, 2021, January 5, and February 2, 2022

Eastern Time	aa pm- xx pm to be determine
Central Time	bb pm- yy pm to be determine
Mountain Time	cc pm- zz pm to be determine
Pacific Time	dd pm- mm pm to be determine

BASIC TRAINING LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

4.1 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

4.2 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

4.3 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

Training

Basic and Intermediate EMDR Trainings

April 2021

Basic EMDR Training • 3 Parts • Online • Spring I

EMDR Basic Training • 3 Parts • Online • Spring II

May 2021

Intermediate EMDR Training • Online • 3 Parts • Spring

September 2021

EMDR Basic Training • 3 Parts • Online • Fall I

EMDR Basic Training • 3 Parts • Online • Fall II

Focus On Training

Are you an EMDR Technician or an EMDR Therapist?

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing Education Credits

THE TRIANGLE OF TRAUMA: VICTIM, VICTIMIZER OR RESCUER LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Relational EMDR Therapy: Taking the Journey to the Next Level

Friday-Sunday, July 23-25, 2021

Taking EMDR Therapy to the Next Level: Building on the Basics

Part I

Friday-Sunday, May 14-16, 2021

Part 2

Friday-Sunday, June 25-27, 2021

Part 3

Friday-Sunday, July 23-24, 2021

EMDR BASIC TRAINING

PART 1: Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

Sunday Session

PART 2: Friday-Sunday, May 21-23, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

Sunday Session

PART 3: Friday-Saturday, June 18-19, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

CASE CONSULTATION WEDNESDAYS

July 21, August 18, and September 15, 2021

EMDR BASIC TRAINING

PART 1: Friday-Sunday, April 9-11, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

Sunday Session

PART 2: Friday-Sunday, May 7-9, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

Sunday Session

PART 3: Friday-Saturday, June 4-5, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

July 6, August 4, and September 8, 2021

Transformational Healing for the Whole Person

PART 1: Friday-Sunday, September 10-12, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

Sunday Session

PART 2: Friday-Sunday, October 8-10, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

Sunday Session

PART 3: Friday-Saturday, November 5-6, 2021

Friday Session

Saturday Session

CASE CONSULTATION WEDNESDAYS

December 8, 2021, January 5, and February 2, 2022

BASIC TRAINING LEARNING OBJECTIVES

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

PART 4

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