A Thorough Orientation to EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is viable psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma and other trauma and stressor-related disorders. In recent years, several major organizations have endorsed EMDR in practice guidelines as an efficacious treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

This webinar is designed for those not presently trained in EMDR who would like a thorough orientation on how the therapy works, what clients are appropriate for EMDR, and what it takes to be trained in EMDR. Common misconceptions about the therapeutic approach are also addressed. Dr. Marich will share the EMDR approach to trauma as well as several related techniques using bilateral stimulation, enabling participants to weave the information from this webinar into their clinical practices regardless of whether or not they pursue further EMDR training.

Course Content

A. An Overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  1. About Dr. Francine Shapiro and how the therapy was discovered
  2. Considering the healing properties of bilateral stimulation
  3. Research and updates
  4. How EMDR works for clients with trauma and stressorrelated disorders
B. Fundamentals of Trauma
  1. Defining trauma within the EMDR approach
  2. The adaptive information processing model and how all professionals can use it (not just those trained in EMDR)
C. Client Appropriateness for EMDR
  1. An overview of the 3-phase consensus model of trauma treatment
  2. The importance of client stabilization
  3. Case study
D. Training Options for EMDR
  1. The four faces/styles of EMDR and training
  2. Qualities of a good EMDR therapist