EMDR Basic Training
Six Days That Will Change How You Practice
The EMDR foundation you need, with the hands-on practice and ongoing support that most trainings skip.
Upcoming Cohorts:
- Sep 17-19 + Nov 12-14, 2026: Available. See Details
- Oct 8-10 + Dec 3-5, 2026: In Person or Virtual. See Details
EMDRIA
Approved Provider
Is EMDR Basic Training Right for You?
This training is for therapists who are ready to stop feeling stuck with trauma clients and start seeing them actually heal. If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place:
This training is designed for:
- • Licensed therapists (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, Psychologist) seeking effective trauma treatment tools
- • Pre-licensed clinicians working under supervision
- • Graduate students in final practicum or internship
- • Clinicians who work with trauma survivors and want evidence-based methods
- • Therapists ready to move beyond talk therapy
Prerequisites: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage & family therapy, psychiatric nursing, or related mental health field.
Want to learn more about the path to EMDR certification?
Read Our Complete Guide to Becoming an EMDR TherapistWhat You'll Master
By the end of this training, you'll have a complete understanding of EMDR therapy and the confidence to use it with your clients.
The 8 Phases of EMDR
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- 1. Describe EMDR's origins and the research that established the therapy
- 2. Name the three brain parts that influence trauma neurobiology and EMDR's mechanisms
- 3. Identify key AIP principles for conceptualizing EMDR with clients
- 4. Apply EMDR to past, present, and future concerns
- 5. Demonstrate all 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy with clients
- 6. Adapt EMDR for special populations including children, addictions, and LGBTQIA+ individuals
- 7. Apply EMDR across diagnoses including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
- 8. Explain Structural Dissociation theory and its implications for trauma therapy
- 9. List resources for working with minority population clients
How the Training Works
Our training is designed to fit your schedule while ensuring you get the hands-on practice and support you need to succeed.
What the Training Looks Like
Pre-Work
1.5 hours of video + purchase required textbook
Days 1-3: Part 1 (Weekend 1)
Days 1-2: 9am-5:30pm ET | Day 3: 9am-4:30pm ET. Foundations, phases 1-8, hands-on practice
Consultation Sessions (4 meetings)
2 hours each between training weekends as you start using EMDR
Days 4-6: Part 2 (Weekend 2)
Days 4-5: 9am-5:30pm ET | Day 6: 9am-4:30pm ET. Advanced applications, complex cases, special populations
Final Consultation + Certificate
5th consultation within 2 weeks of Day 6, then receive your certificate
All requirements must be completed within 12 months of start date.
Live & Interactive
All sessions are live via Zoom with cameras on. This is not a passive webinar. It's an immersive, engaging learning experience.
Hands-On Practice
You'll practice EMDR as therapist, client, and observer. Experiential learning that builds real clinical confidence.
Supported Learning
We provide more trainers and consultants than EMDRIA requires, so you get personalized attention and real support throughout. Our team is accessible and responsive. We're here to help you succeed.
What's Included
Your registration includes everything you need to master EMDR therapy and feel confident with clients.
Note: Textbook must be purchased separately: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, Third Edition by Francine Shapiro.
What Our Trainees Say
"This was the best training I have attended and appreciate all the work put into facilitating my learning."
"Hands down the best training I've attended. Rachel was extremely knowledgeable and she covered a significant amount of information in a very interactive way (which, over zoom, with 20 or so participants is incredible.)"
"I really enjoyed this training and Rachel's instruction. The training was engaging and informative. I especially thought Rachel did an excellent job of navigating this training in a virtual space."
Choose Your Cohort
Two upcoming cohorts to choose from. Same training, same pricing, different dates and formats. Each cohort has its own page with full details and registration.
$1,475 early bird pricing on every cohort
September/November 2026
Sep 17-19 + Nov 12-14
Virtual via Zoom
$1,675
$1,475
Early bird through September 3, 2026
October/December 2026
Oct 8-10 + Dec 3-5
In Person (Urbana, MD) or Virtual via Zoom
$1,675
$1,475
Early bird pricing
Group discounts are available for groups with 10 or more clinicians. Contact info@traumaspecialiststraining.com for more information.
Support Beyond the Training
Your learning doesn't end with the training. TSTI offers ongoing consultation groups, advanced workshops, and The EMDR Circle community to support your continued growth as a clinician.
Questions about whether this is right for you? Schedule a free call with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to bring EMDR into your work?
EMDR is teachable, and the people who learn it well tend to stay with it. If you want to add it to your practice, we would be glad to be part of that work.
Questions? Email info@traumaspecialiststraining.com