EMDR Therapy training is open to master level mental health professionals who are licensed (certified or registered) by their state for independent practice and have a caseload to practice the therapy while in the course. This training is also open to mental health professionals on a licensure track, with a letter of support from their supervisor.

Why EMDR?

Although it is known for the treatment of trauma, PTSD & C-PTSD, it is effective with a broad range of diagnosis including:

• Medical Issues
• Eating Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• Dissociative Disorders
• Performance Anxiety
• Personality Disorders
• Substance Abuse
• Sleep Disturbance
• Psychosis
• Violence and Abuse
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorders
• OCD
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Pain
• Chronic Illness
• Children and Teen behavioral issues

EMDR is an evidence-based practice that is the designated treatment choice for Post Traumatic Stress by The American Psychiatric Association, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Studies have shown that 90% of therapy clients have experienced a type of trauma in their lives. EMDR integrates well with with other therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, IFS, Somatic, and Play Therapy.

What sets us apart from other EMDR Trainings?

• EMDR basic training across the lifespan
• No “Parts” or “Levels” – this is the whole package. No “extra costs” for consultation.
• 55 contact hours over several months to support mastery; 50 CE
• Includes intervention for self regulation for adults and children
• Continued support throughout free optional consults

This is a hands-on clinical skills training for using EMDR and integrating it with your psychotherapy approach. This top-of-the-line training program exceeds EMDRIA’s criteria for EMDR basic training, and features:

• Robust interventions content and approach to preparing your clients for trauma processing for children and adults
• Talented facilitators with a broad range of specialization
• Small facilitator to participant ratio in practice sessions
• Extensive supplemental resources including videos
• Modules on Attachment, Dissociation and Children and Teens

Participants will be able to:

• Use EMDR with a wide range of clients across the life span whose presenting problems are in some way related to trauma and/or loss.

What will I learn?

• Identify clients who are ready for EMDR and prepare clients for EMDR.
• Robust interventions content and approach to preparing your clients for trauma processing for children and adults
• Conduct an EMDR session in multiple practicum sessions
• Problem-solve a session that is not going smoothly.

Session Dates and Times (all EST)

Part I:

• (online) June 22nd 9:00am- 5:00pm
• (online) June 23rd 9:00am-5:00pm
• (online) June 24th 9:00am- 1:00pm

Part II:

• (online) July 23rd 9:00am- 5:00pm
• (in person or online) July 28th- 31st 9:00am- 3:30pm
• (online) Aug 27th 9:00am-2:00pm
• (online) September 10th 9:00am-1:00pm
• (online) September 17th 9:00am-1:00pm
• (online) September 28th 9:00am-1:00pm

In-person & Virtual

Can’t come in person? Complete the full training online!

Attend online for all dates, or join us for the four in-person days on a 400-acre, beautiful, wooded retreat campus in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where we tie together wellness, self-care, and learning. Master this powerful healing modality while enjoying community with your peers, access to hiking and nature, yoga, and additional spa/wellness services.

In-person option at the Himalayan Institute in Homesdale, PA is available on July 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st.

Registration

• All dates and pre-reading are mandatory. A caseload is required.
• Click here to review pre-approval document carefully prior to registering OR contact [email protected] for pre-approval.

Cost

• Early Bird Rate, until May 30th, 2025: $1,525
• Regular Rate, after May 30th, 2025: $1,725
• Final Day to Register is June 4th, 2025

CE credits are included in the price of this course for licensed registrants. A payment plan is available. Please contact Playful EMDR for details at [email protected].

Location

Himalayan Institute
952 Bethany Turnpike
Honesdale, PA 18431

ADA Accommodations

If you require any ADA support, please contact us at least 3 weeks prior to the event at [email protected]. Please write “EMDR Basic” in the subject line of the email.

Additional Details

• Bilingual (Spanish) practice group opportunities
• Sabbath Observed Training