Virtual EMDR Certificate Training

30 CEs*
Presenter: Megan Salar, MSW, ACADC
FEE: $1785.00

Course completion & CE info

This 8-module basic EMDR training will include everything you need to know to begin using EMDR effectively with your clients. Throughout this immersive training, participants will learn the intricacies of EMDR therapy, gaining invaluable insights and practical skills to effectively address trauma and promote healing in their clients.

Participants begin the training by exploring foundational EMDR framework elements, discussing treatment goals, and honing in on the history-taking phase and preparation phases of EMDR. Through experiential exercises and case studies, participants will learn essential techniques for preparing clients for the therapeutic journey, ensuring readiness and resilience for the processing phases ahead.

In the skills practice portions of the training, participants spend one-on-one time guiding one another through the core processing phases of EMDR therapy, which include assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, and closure. Opportunities abound to work alongside other mental health professionals in a mock client/practitioner relationship with the goal of promoting adaptive processing and integration of traumatic memories. Participants find the hands-on approach key to building confidence in applying EMDR skills in clinical settings.

The last sessions of the training centers on the final re-evaluation phase, reflecting on progress and addressing residual trauma symptoms. Throughout the 8-module training program, participants will not only acquire practical skills and theoretical knowledge but also cultivate a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care and the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Join us on this important journey to strengthen our capacity as catalysts for healing and growth!

DATES & TIMES: All training modules to be held 8:30am-12:30 pm Pacific Time, 11:30-3:30 Eastern Time. Each session will be 4 hours in length. The first seven sessions will be held every other Saturday beginning August 24th, with a 4 week pause before the final session December 14th.

Both skills practice sessions will be held 1:00pm-4:15pm Pacific Time 4-7:15 Eastern Time on the same day as Modules 2 and 6. So that participants can earn CEs midway through the training series, the entire training is broken into 3 parts as follows:

Part 1 

• Module 1 August 24^th
• Module 2 September 7^th
• Module 3 September 21st
• Module 4 October 5th

Part 2

• Module 5 October 19^th
• Module 6 November 2nd
• Module 7 November 16th
• Module 8 December 14^th

Part 3 – Skills Practice Sessions

• First Session September 7^th
• Second Session November 2nd

Can’t attend every session in real time? No worries. Recordings will be available for trainees to complete on their own time and obtain CEs. Additionally, the trainer will be available to respond to general questions and consultations sessions scheduled directly with Megan.

Two live practice sessions are mandatory in order to obtain a certificate upon completion. If you are unable to attend either of the practice sessions (scheduled September 7th and November 2^nd) special make-up sessions can be arranged with the trainer.

*This certificate training includes 6 hours of mandatory practice sessions which do not meet criteria for CE credits.

Target audience: This course is appropriate for all mental health professionals.

Content level: Beginner/Intermediate