• Understand the 8 Phases of EMDR and the 3-Prong Approach

• Create an understanding of why EMDR works (Model)
• Identify specific processes that bring about change in EMDR (Mechanisms)
• Learn methods and procedures for implementing EMDR (Methodology)
• Take away a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate EMDR into clinical practice
• Learn strategies for adapting EMDR interventions to be more trauma-responsive

• Learn new methods for providing psychoeducation on EMDR and enhancing a client's knowledge about their nervous system and how to shift emotional states

• Learn additional resourcing skills to enhance client resilience
• Take away desensitization strategies for processing with complex clients (Processing Spectrum/Cognitive Interweaves)
• Learn how to adapt EMDR for specialty situations and populations

• Libby Murdoch is a licensed professional clinical counselor and certified clinical trauma professional who facilitates Basic EMDR Training for clinicians on a monthly basis. She is the developer of Resilience Focused EMDR and Psychological CPR. Libby has presented at various conferences across the US and internationally, specializing in neuroscience topics such as resilience, relationships, self-care, trauma, and addictions. She utilizes techniques based on brain science in treatment, including EMDR, and is passionate about making neuroscience accessible to everyone.

Participants will receive 40 continuing education credit hours upon completion of the 5 day intensive training. Participants are required to attend the training in its entirety in order to receive continuing education credit hours. No partial credit will not be awarded.

CE certificates, including continuing education credit hour information, will be issued electronically at the conclusion of the training after the participant has attended the full training and submitted all administrative documents, including their evaluations.

Brain Based EMDR Training, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7231. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Brain Based EMDR Training, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

The following information is taken directly from EMDRIA regarding training eligibility. For more information please visit their EMDR Basic Training FAQs.

(hyperlink: https://www.emdria.org/training-faqs/)

Licensed Mental Health Professionals

• Qualifying medical doctors must be licensed to practice in their state or province.

• Qualifying advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed to practice through their state board or province.

• Qualifying Mental Health Clinicians must have a master’s degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and be licensed to practice through their state board or province.

• Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice. 

Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals

• These are clinicians who are actively pursuing a mental health license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor. Some of these license types include associate, intern, limited, provisional, temporary and pre-license.

• Qualifying pre-licensed mental health clinicians must have a master's degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and must be actively pursuing a full license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor.

• Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice. 

Graduate Students

• Qualifying graduate students must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. First year graduate students are not eligible. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician.

Graduate students who would like to take an EMDR Training will need to submit documentation, in the form of a letter from their supervisor, in order to verify their eligibility. The letter must reflect that the student is on the licensing track, working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician, include their practicum or internship details, and include the supervisor’s license information and number. The letter should appear on the supervisor’s office letterhead and include a signature as well as contact information. Students do not need to provide EMDRIA with any documentation unless specifically asked to do so by EMDRIA staff. Please email documentation to [email protected]