Thinking AIP and Using EMDR
Master an EMDR Protocol for Early Intervention in an Unpredictable World
July 18, 2026: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm ET
July 19, 2026: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm ET
Renan Silva
Catherine Luensmann
admin@emdrtherapy.com
EMDR psychotherapy is more than symptom relief. It's about helping our clients grow and change.
This course is for all EMDR clinicians who want to strengthen their case conceptualization skills and be able to zoom in and out between the big picture and the moment to moment to ensure optimal treatment results. You will be able to:
- Develop a working understanding of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model of EMDR therapy
- Identify the three clinical themes of Responsibility, Safety and Choices to better understand the client’s difficulties
- Distinguish between the client’s symptoms and their problem
- Learn how to work with your client to develop a mutual understanding of the root causes of their difficulties
- Explore how a client's sense of belonging may have been impacted by their formative attachment experiences
- Identify one or more adaptations the client has developed in response to their problem
- Develop an AIP-informed treatment plan using the mutual understanding of the client's problem
- Identify and apply specific EMDR treatment protocols based on client and clinical variables
- Identify and strengthen adaptive responses to present-day life demands
- Identify one or more ways to help the client understand their problem through an AIP lens
You will walk away from this interactive course with a practical understanding of AIP case conceptualization and how that informs EMDR therapy over the course of time where foreground becomes background, keeping the work dynamic and mutually elaborated between therapist and client.
Interactive Training Format
You will be studying cases with Deany in the large group and then discussing your ideas with your fellow colleagues in small groups that will be moderated by a Facilitator. There is no supervised practice in this course as the focus is on developing case conceptualization skills and dynamic treatment planning.
Meet your Trainer
DEANY LALIOTIS, LICSW, LCSW-C
I’m Deany Laliotis, the Founder & Director of The Center. I am passionate about the power of EMDR therapy to transform lives. Since 1993, I had the privilege of working very closely with Dr. Francine Shapiro, the originator of EMDR, and was mentored by her until her death in 2019. I was the Director of Training for EMDR Institute Inc., the program developed by Dr. Shapiro that trained clinicians all over the world in EMDR therapy. We trained thousands of EMDR therapists over the years in this comprehensive approach to healing trauma. My vision has always been to offer a continuum of trainings from Basic to Masterclasses, which is what The Center currently offers. We welcome you to join us as part of our community of lifelong learners!
Continuing Education Information
Thinking AIP and Using EMDR
Presented by: The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy
Course: Live Online
CE Credits: 12 CE Credits
Instructional Level: Advanced
Target Audience: This training is appropriate for doctoral‑level psychologists and other independently licensed mental health professionals.
Course Description
EMDR psychotherapy is more than symptom relief. It's about helping our clients grow and change. This course is for all EMDR clinicians who want to strengthen their case conceptualization skills and be able to zoom in and out between the big picture and the moment to moment in client sessions to ensure optimal treatment results. You will walk away from this interactive course with a practical understanding of AIP case conceptualization, distinguishing the symptom from the problem and how that informs EMDR therapy over the course of time, keeping the work dynamic and mutually elaborated between therapist and client.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model of EMDR therapy
- Identify the 3 clinical themes of Responsibility, Safety and Choices to better understand the client’s difficulties
- Distinguish between the client’s symptoms and the problem
- Identify one or more ways to help the client understand their problem through an AIP lens
- Explain how a client's sense of belonging may have been impacted by their formative attachment experiences
- Identify one or more adaptations the client has developed in response to their attachment wounds
- Develop an AIP-informed treatment plan using the mutual understanding of the client's problem
- Identify at least one situation where modifying the Standard Protocol might be indicated
- Apply specific EMDR treatment protocols based on client and clinical variables
Identify and strengthen adaptive responses to present-day life situations
Course Interaction and System Requirements
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
- Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras
- Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari: Within the current and past 2 versions
- macOS X with macOS X (10.13) or later or Windows 10 or later
Important Information
Certificate of Completion will be delivered within 10 business days after training if all attendance & participation requirements have been met.
If you need ADA accommodation requests, special accommodations, have questions, grievances, or would like to submit a refund request, please contact us at admin@emdrtherapy.com.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
Refund Policy: Tuition is refundable up to 30 days in advance, less a $75 administrative fee. If you cancel within 30 days of the training date, the balance less the administrative fee, will be applied as a credit towards a future training. A request for cancellation must be submitted in writing by email to admin@emdrtherapy.com. If you must withdraw once the training begins, there is no partial credit or refund. The Center reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the training at its discretion and will either credit one’s tuition towards a future training or offer a full refund.