EMDRIA Approved 5 Day Basic Training

Description:  Are you seeking a profound and transformative approach to therapy that can truly make a difference in your clients’ lives? Join Sandra B. Stanford for the EMDR Basic Training, an EMDRIA approved journey that will fill you with inspiration and take your practice to new heights.

Embrace the Power of Neuroscience:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is deeply rooted in the science of healing and harnesses the brain’s innate ability to create positive change. This EMDRIA approved training invites you to explore the power of EMDR therapy to effectively heal trauma, anxiety, depression and much more.

Effective & Efficient Treatment

At this 5 day intensive in person EMDR Basic Training course, you’ll discover the joy of witnessing significant progress and healing in your clients in a shorter time. By tapping into the brain’s natural healing resources, you can create lasting change and help your clients find relief, even in the face of adversity.

**Emdria requires 10 consultation calls after the training. These are offered by consultants associated with Central Florida EMDR Training for an extra fee depending on the consultant you choose. Costs range from $30-$50 per call paid to the consultant. Once the calls are completed, within 1 year from the first day of the training, you will be able to market yourself as EMDRIA Trained EMDR Therapist. **

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1239794

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

Day 1:

1. The participant will be able to describe the historical development of EMDR therapy, including its progression from chance observations to empirical validation through controlled studies.

2. The participant will be able to identify the origins of EMDR therapy, emphasizing Shapiro's initial and subsequent research validating its effectiveness.

3. The participant will be able to discuss the model and methodology via a close look at the theoretical framework and procedural techniques underpinning EMDR therapy, emphasizing its unique integration of psychotherapeutic approaches and dual attention stimulation techniques.

4. The participant will be able to differentiate between the Desensitization model and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, recognizing the name change and the revised theoretical framework.

5. The participant will be able to utilize Phase1to gather client history and memory timeline and to inform and educate clients about EMDR therapy,

6. The participant will be able to describe Phase 2 in establishing a therapeutic alliance, address concerns, and ensure client safety and stability.

7. The participant will be able to identify client readiness for EMDR therapy and employ appropriate strategies to stabilize clients as needed.

8. The participant will be able to describe the three-pronged approach of EMDR therapy, which includes addressing past memory networks, current disturbance triggers, and future adaptive responses to facilitate holistic healing and recovery.

9. The participant will be able to demonstrate portions of EMDR applications of phases 1 and 2 in practicum, applying the Adaptive Information Processing model effectively.

Day 2:

1. The participant will be able to demonstrate the necessary techniques and skills required for each phase of the EMDR therapy protocol.

2. The participant will be able to describe the 8 Phases of EMDR therapy.

3. The participant will be able to describe the significance of each assessment component, such as image, negative cognition, positive cognition, emotions, subjective units of disturbance scale (SUD), and sensations.

4. The participant will be able to use appropriate dual attention stimulation techniques during the desensitization phase, while being mindful of different types of processing and the importance of maintaining a therapeutic connection.

5. The participant will be able to explain the purpose and process of closure and reevaluation in EMDR therapy, ensuring client stability and addressing incomplete processing.

6. The participant will be able to demonstrate EMDR therapy including the memory timeline, and setting up Phase 3 Assessment to Phase 7 Closure.

Day 3:

1. The participant will be able to describe the process of executing Phase 8 - Re-evaluation in EMDR therapy, including the requisite techniques and skills necessary for assessing treatment progress and adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed.

2. The participant will be able to identify the mechanism of how EMDR therapy works, focusing on its use of dual attention stimulation to help process traumatic memories.

3. The participant will be able to describe the orienting response and the overtaxing of the working memory as two key components of the mechanisms underlying EMDR therapy

4. The participant will be able to demonstrate the Future Template in EMDR training, showing its use in picturing good outcomes and helping clients manage future difficulties.

5. The participant will be able to describe blocked processing, blocking beliefs, and looping, detailing examples and possible techniques to move forward.

6. The participant will be able to explain cognitive interweaves as a powerful but sparingly used tool in EMDR therapy to help clients move past stuck points, with relevant case examples to strengthen understanding.

7. The participant will be able to identify abreactions, highlighting their cathartic potential and illustrating how a trainee can support clients through these experiences.

8. The participant will be able to utilize the procedures for identifying and organizing a Target Sequencing-Three Prong Approach to organize historical information within a treatment plan.

9. The participant will be able to demonstrate EMDR applications utilizing cognitive interweaves, blocking beliefs, and future templates.

Day 4:

1. The participant will be able to describe the difference between simple and process phobias, highlighting how each type influences the treatment plan.

2. The participant will be able to describe the phobia protocol, followed by a participative discussion to strengthen understanding and clarify nuances.

3. The participant will be able to explain EMDR with Illness and Somatic Disorders, focusing on how to deepen work through the connection between cognitions and body sensations.

4. The participant will be able to describe grief work in the context of EMDR, emphasizing understanding and processing of loss.

5. The participant will be able to discuss the process of resource development and installation integrating experiential practice to enhance understanding.

6. The participant will be able to describe methods through which EMDR can be utilized to assist couples in reprocessing trauma.

7. The participant will be able to describe the intake process and identify target memories for Phase 4 Reprocessing.

8. The participant will be able to demonstrate the EMDR process of healing phobias and targeting grief.

Day 5:

1. The participant will be able to discuss the application of EMDR therapy in treating children, focusing on techniques, benefits, and considerations specific to this age group.

2. The participant will be able to identify the role and impact of EMDR in the treatment of addiction, addressing its specific techniques and outcomes.

3. The participant will be able to describe collective trauma, with a special emphasis on understanding the unique impacts of racial and cultural marginalization.

4. The participant will be able to assess the application of EMDR therapy for military personnel emphasizing its effectiveness in addressing their specific traumatic experiences.

5. The participant will be able to assess the application of EMDR therapy for first responders.

6. The participant will be able to describe the application of EMDR therapy in treating sexual abuse and assault survivors with the option of keeping the target image private to facilitate healing.

7. The participant will be able to apply the professional, legal, and ethical considerations pertinent to the practice of EMDR therapy, including scope of practice, adherence to professional standards, and obtaining informed consent.

8. The participant will be able to demonstrate the EMDR target working with addictions and complex trauma.

Sandra B. Stanford has a heart for people who find themselves in hard situations. This passion earned her a master’s degree in Psychological Counseling.

Sandra is a teacher at heart. Therapists who train with her describe her as warm, approachable, and she gives practical tools and tips that will enhance your career. Sandra looks forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey. She is honored to be an EMDRIA approved Basic Trainer and CEU provider as well as a Regional Trainer for the Florida Mental Health Counselor Association.

Sandra and her husband, David, have been married over 30 years and have two adult children, Jonathan and Anna Beth, a son in love, Christopher, grandsons Ashton and Elliot. They reside in Titusville, Florida.

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