October 2025 EMDR Basic Training

Join this EMDRIA approved Basic Training and discover how to help your clients break free from their unhealthy coping skills. In this dynamic training, you'll dive into the world of EMDR to unlock the brain's natural healing power. You'll leave with hands-on skills, confidence, and a new tool to use with your clients as soon as you get done with the first weekend. In-Person: 7628 Meadow Road; Dallas, Texas, 75230 Week One: March 20th 10:30am-6:30pm March 21st 10:30am-6:30pm March 22nd 10:30am-6:30pm Week Two: July 18th 10:30am-6:30pm July 19th 10:30am-6:30pm

Curriculum Part One: Training Overview Part Two: Introduction to EMDR Therapy Part Three: Introduction to the Brain Part Four: Foundation of EMDR Training Part Five: Phase One – Phase Three Support Part Six: Phase Four – Phase Eight Support Part Seven: Using EMDR Therapy with Your Client Part Eight: Using EMDR Therapy with Complex Clinical Cases Part Nine: Practice Sessions

13 Chapters · 85 Lessons

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Training Overview
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  Part One: Training Overview
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  Table of Contents
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  Schedule
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  Training Overview
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  Required Readings/ Media
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  EMDR Trainee Skills Checklist
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Introduction to EMDR Therapy
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  Part Two: Introduction
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  Origins of EMDR Therapy
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  Summary of EMDR Therapy
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  Evidenced Based Therapy
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  EMDR Therapy Community
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  Professional Considerations for EMDR Therapy
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  Differentiation From Other Therapy Models
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Introduction to the Brain
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  Part Three: Introduction to the Brain
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  Understanding the Brain
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  Understanding Trauma
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  How Memory Works
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  Adaptive Information Processing (AIP)
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Foundation of EMDR Therapy
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  Part Four: Foundation of EMDR Therapy
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  Key Components of EMDR
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  Overview of the Eight Phases of EMDR
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  Phase 1: History Taking & Treatment Planning
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  Phase 2: Preparation & Stabilization
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  Phase 3: Assessment
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  Phase 4: Desensitization
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  Phase 5: Installation
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  Phase 6: Body Scan
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  Phase 7: Closure
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  Phase 8: Reevaluation
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Phase One - Phase Three Support
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  Part Five: Phase One – Phase Three Support
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  Phase One: Assessing for Client Readiness
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  Phase One: Client Readiness Checklist
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  Phase One: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Questionnaire
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  Phase One: Dissociative Experiences Scale II (DES-II)
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  Phase Two: Window of Tolerance
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  Phase Two: Resource Development and Installation (RDI)
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  Phase Two: Resource Development and Installation (RDI) Procedural Steps
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  Phase Two: State Change vs. Trait Change
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  Phase Two: Safe/Calm Place
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  Phase Two: Container Exercise
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  Phase Two: TICES
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  Phase Three: Target Memory Identification
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  Phase Three: How to Take a SUD (Subjective Units of Disturbance)
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  Phase Three: Target Assessment Worksheet
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  Phase Three: Finding the Negative & Positive Cognition
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  Phase Three: Examples of Negative & Positive Cognition
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  Phase Three: Examples of Negative & Positive Cognition
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  Phase Three: Future Template Protocol
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  Phase Three: Procedural Steps for Future Template
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Phase Four – Phase Eight Support
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  Part Six: Phase Four – Phase Eight Support
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  Phase Four: Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) Info
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  Phase Four: Cognitive Interweave
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  Phase Four: Informational Plateaus
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  Phases Four - Seven: Reprocessing & Closure Worksheet
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  Phase Eight: Reevaluation Information
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Using EMDR with Your Clients
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  Part Seven: Using EMDR Therapy with Clients
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  Preparing For Your First Client
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  Recent Traumatic Events Protocol
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  Eye-Movement Desensitization (EMD)
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  Focused Reprocessing Continuum: From EMD to EMDR
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  Using EMDR Therapy with Specific Populations
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Using EMDR Therapy with Complex Clinical Cases
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  Part Eight: Using EMDR Therapy with Complex Clinical Cases
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  Considerations for Complex Cases
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  What To Do If Your Client is Struggling to Progress
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  Complex Case Conceptualizing
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  Strategy for Strong Emotional Responses
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  Three Pronged Approach for Complex Cases
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Group Practice
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  Part Nine: Practice Sessions
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  Day One: Group Practice
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  Day Two: Group Practice
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  Day Three: Group Practice
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  Day Four: Group Practice
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  Day Five: Group Practice
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  Day Six: Group Practice
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Appendix
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  Part Ten: Appendix
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  EMDR Summary Notes
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  Impact of Event Scale
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  Vignette Examples for Group Practice
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Glossary of Terms
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  Part Eleven: Glossary
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  Glossary of Terms
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References
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  Part Twelve: References
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  References
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End of Training Assessments
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  Part Thirteen: End of Training Assessments
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  Learner Assessment Questions
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  EMDRIA Survey

Meet The Author: Jen Shotwell

I've been on both sides of the equation as a patient and now as a therapist. I have seen the way our society treats those struggling with mental health disorders, and it is pretty unacceptable. I created this space for professionals and family members who are hoping to change this. I hope these resources encourage and empower people to help those supporting personality disorders and addictions.

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March 2026 EMDR Basic Training

Training Overview

Introduction to EMDR Therapy

Introduction to the Brain

Foundation of EMDR Therapy

Phase One - Phase Three Support

Phase Four – Phase Eight Support

Using EMDR with Your Clients

Using EMDR Therapy with Complex Clinical Cases

Group Practice

Appendix

Glossary of Terms

References

End of Training Assessments

Meet The Author: Jen Shotwell

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