EMDR Therapy Basic Training - Late Fall 2023
Part Two: October 27 - 29, 2023
Part Three: November 17 - 18, 2023
Featuring Deany Laliotis LICSW
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What Will You Take Away from This Training?
A Rock Solid Foundation for Practicing EMDR Therapy
EMDRIA is the gold standard for EMDR training and our Basic Training is EMDRIA Approved. With a combination of didactic presentation, clinical videos and hands-on practice, we’ll cover all of EMDR’s cornerstone practices, processes, disciplines and tools in depth.
An Understanding of EMDR Therapy’s Flexibility and Scope
EMDR Therapy is restorative—proven to be effective in resourcing, strengthening positive experiences and filling in emotional and developmental deficits common in complex trauma. It’s also flexible with a variety of ways to stabilize an easily dysregulated client. You’ll learn when to use specialized protocols and how to modify the standard protocol based on what’s best for your client. You will gain a full appreciation of how EMDR is effective for addressing a variety of clients and issues including:
- couples
- families and children
- disaster survivors
- frontline crisis workers
- combat veterans
- complicated grief
- addictions
- phobias
Support for Integrating EMDR into Your Practice
You’ll learn how to introduce EMDR to clients, help clients formulate an effective treatment plan, select specific disturbing memories for reprocessing and support clients as they heal, grow and change. Time is set aside for case consultation during small group sessions and 10 hours of additional case consultation are included following your training at no extra cost. The mentoring you receive during consultation will help deepen your understanding of procedures and protocols; refine your practice and move through roadblocks and resistance as you apply EMDR with your clients
Practice Is the Key to EMDR Mastery
Our Basic Training exceeds EMDRIA’s requirements by including more time for hands-on practice of what you learn every day of training. Practicing in triads and discuss cases in small groups, you’ll experience EMDR memory reprocessing firsthand—from the therapist’s, client’s and observer’s point of view. You’ll be mentored by a member of The Center’s Faculty who is also an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Their role is to support you in all the roles, to clarify procedures and practices and to facilitate small group discussions. You’ll have the opportunity to work with the cornerstone elements of EMDR practicing how to:
- apply the principles of the AIP model to case conceptualization and treatment planning
- work through the procedural steps to set up and reprocess a memory
- administer bilateral stimulation (BLS)
- use interweave strategies during reprocessing
- bring closure to a reprocessing session and get blocked reprocessing back on track
- manage intense emotional responses
- recognize and handle defensive responses and barriers to reprocessing
Who Is Eligible?
You are—if you are a mental health clinician, licensed for independent practice and want to use EMDR with your clients. It's important that you see clients while you are in training so you can apply what you learn and ask for feedback during consultation.
- If you are not yet licensed, you must be on a licensing track under the guidance of a clinical supervisor.
- If you are a graduate student, you must have completed your core coursework and currently work in a practice setting.
- If you work at a non-profit or government agency and carry a full caseload, ask about our non-profit agency discount.
See FAQ below for more information.
Meet Your Trainers
Erika Tsoukanelis, LCSW
Erika Tsoukanelis, LCSW is an EMDRIA-certified Therapist, Consultant, and teaches the Basic Training in EMDR therapy for The Center. Erika worked in various mental health settings before opening her private practice, Heart of Inquiry in 2011. Erika uses EMDR as a comprehensive and relational therapy and also draws on her work in psychodynamic psychotherapy, structural dissociation theory, Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning experience (DARe) and other specialties. As a certified holistic health counselor and Kripalu yoga teacher, Erika incorporates somatic awareness and mindfulness skills in her work. She is collaborative and ever-respectful of each person’s individuality as a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual being.
Deany Laliotis, LICSW
Deany Laliotis, LICSW, Founder and Director of The Center, has been an evangelist for EMDR since it was introduced. She worked closely with Dr. Francine Shapiro and served as Senior Trainer and Director of Training for the EMDR Institute. Deany is in demand worldwide as a Master Trainer, speaker and leading light in EMDR innovations and refinements. She will be leading Part 3 of this Basic Training. In 2019, Deany launched The Center to realize her vision of training therapists to practice EMDR as a comprehensive, integrative psychotherapy at the highest level of excellence. From EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Trainings to Masterclass Retreats, The Center trains therapists in the art as well as the science of EMDR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I have access to my training materials?
Your training materials are yours to keep. Forever. Video recordings of the EMDR Basic Training will be available for review during your training and for six months after your Part 3 segment to support your learning experience. Training materials include two appendices with Worksheets and Forms for practice as well as Resources to keep handy as a quick reference.
As an added bonus, all of your Basic Training materials will continue to be updated over time and can be accessed through your account on our website.
What is the cancellation policy for Basic Training?
Tuition is refundable up to 30 days in advance less a $150 administrative fee. Withdrawals between 14 and 29 days from the start date of the training are refundable less a $250 administrative fee. Withdrawals less than 14 days from the start date are not refundable. A credit will be applied towards the same Basic Training in the future at the Standard Rate less a $350 administrative fee. All requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to admin@emdrtherapy.com. If you have to withdraw during the training, we offer a one-time option of enrolling in the Basic Training at the reduced rate of $450 as space allows.
The Center reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the training at its discretion and will credit one’s tuition towards a future date or offer a full refund.
How do non-licensed professionals and graduate students apply?
Graduate students need to have completed all core coursework before they can apply. Non-licensed clinicians on a licensing track will need to submit a letter from their supervisor indicating the following:
- Verification of applicant’s intention to seek licensure.
- An anticipated date for licensure to be accomplished.
- A statement of support for participation in our EMDR Basic Training.
- Verification that applicant maintains an active psychotherapy practice under their supervision, which includes clients who suffer from trauma.
- Agency/practice name, supervisor’s name, supervisor’s position, and contact information.
What happens if I have to miss a portion of the training?
Trainees are expected to make arrangements to participate in all components of the training program. In addition to not earning CEs, failure to attend any part of a training day will negatively impact your learning experience and the experience of others in your cohort. Therefore, if you miss any part of a training day, you will be withdrawn from the training. You will not receive a refund, but will be offered a one-time option of taking it again at the reduced rate of $450 as space allows.
Have more questions? We are here to help.
Contact us at admin@emdrtherapy.com.