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EMDR 5-Day Intensive Training

Deepen your practice. Attract more clients. See lasting healing effects.

Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm PST | Virtual | Approved EMDRIA Training | NBCC Credits

    • Learn in a fun, safe, and shame-free setting

    • Utilize EMDR with clients on Day 1 after training

    • Receive consistent support and encouragement in consultations

    • Connect with small cohort to enhance comprehension

    • Experience multi-learning platforms throughout the week

    • Gain confidence in your practice and enhance your specialty within the population you serve

    • Complete your training within the work week, leaving your weekends free for self-care

    • Leave training with full confidence to provide EMDR therapy both virtually and in-person

    • Build meaningful connections with small cohort over 5 days to enhance your practicum

    • Continue routine and self-care from the comfort of your home

  • Associate or Licensed Therapists/Counselors

    Marriage and Family Therapists

    Clinical Psychologists

    School Therapist/Counselor

    2nd year Graduate Counseling Students

    Child or Adolescent Mental Health Provider

    Master’s Level Ed.S

    Master’s Level Social Workers

    PsyD or PhD Level practitioners 

  • M.P. | 2024

    I loved how they balanced each other from personality, to how they teach, to even how passionate they were on different topics. I loved that balance and it helped me to see that there isn't just "one way" (besides following the script!). They made the training so practical and made sure we had plenty of time to practice and work out some of the kinks. 

  • Brigitte | 2024

    Holy moly, this works! I didn't have any skepticism in the first place but after practicing the phases and having a personal experience, I am so in-tuned and inline with EMDR. Jamie and Maren are so lovely, fun, and knowledgeable.. Besides having some nervousness, I never felt fear of practicums. Thank you all so much for this incredible experience.

  • Melissa M | 2024

    You both created a comfortable space to learn the material and practice without fear of judgment, and were very accommodating and encouraging to everyone. I feel confident to start practicing EMDR. Thank you for your hard work!

  • Hailey | 2024

    You both were so amazing! I was nervous about doing the training but within the first day I felt so comfortable and able to really be present with the information. Plus you guys did a freaking great job at picking groups, I really really enjoyed my group members!!

    Thank you both so much for being so down to earth and relatable!! Don't ever stop doing what you are doing, you're changing the world! 

  • Sarah R | 2023

     really appreciated the flow and pacing of material presented, combo of lecture and breakouts with relevant things to practice. Love the insights, examples and humor, helpful feedback sprinkled in! Kept things moving but also gave plenty of time to answer questions. Appreciate your genuineness as practitioners, and encouragement building confidence. Helpful handouts and practical worksheets that are very user friendly. I was nervous about the amount of virtual time but it was so well organized and few technology glitches – yay! Thank you – looking forward to consultation!

  • Jessica S | 2023

    Thank you for everything! This was the best training I have EVER been to. I feel fantastic from the 'free therapy' and confident to get started practicing EMDR. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the guidance, knowledge, and experience you and Maren brought to the training. Great work!

Details

    • Must be an independently licensed professional with mental health services as part of their scope of practice, hold an associates license, or be an approved graduate student.

    • Participants must attend all days and complete the 10 consultations (over Zoom) to get credit for the course.

    • 20 hours of classroom, 20 of practicum, and 10 consultations.

    • 10 hours of consultation are required in order to complete this training. Your payment covers those consultations only within the timeframe of the 11 weeks following the training.

    • CE’s Participants will receive 40 CE’s through NBCC

    • Second year and above students only

    • You must include a copy of your transcripts, practicum or internship details and letter from your supervisor which includes the supervisor’s license information and number stating you may take the course and will have clients with whom you will be able to use EMDR.

    • Define and describe EMDR

    • Understand the history and origins of EMDR

    • Understand and apply the AIP model

    • Conduct case conceptualization and treatment planning based on the AIP model

    • List and explain the EMDR model – 8 Phases

    • Support, through research, EMDR effectiveness

    • Conduct Resource Development

    • Determine client readiness for processing

    • Conduct an EMDR based client clinical history.

    • Identify potential targets and touchstone memories for EMDR processing

    • Understand legal and ethical issues related to EMDR

    • Identify protocols and strategies for special populations and situations

    • Understand difficulties associated with dissociative disorders and EMDR

    • Understand, recognize, and process an abreaction

    • Understand and apply strategies for closing sessions

    • Apply techniques such as a cognitive interweave, to counter blocking, looping challenges, and other situations that may arise in processing traumatic memories

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! We are active within the EMDRIA community and fulfill yearly requirements and recommendations with EMDRIA.

  • Yes! Some other programs may provide less training hours, however, they are not EMDRIA approved. You'll be able to experience the quality of training with VIA, making the most of your time, energy and resources.

  • No. Unfortunately we are unable to make accommodations for missing any of the training per EMDRIA guidelines. 

  • Yes! We will equip you with next steps following training. Allowing you to feel complete confidence by the end of the week. 

  • Yes! Whatever modality you practice will be further appreciated and enhanced with the 8-phrase EMDR modality. EMDR is an eclectic modality, complimentary to other modalities you practice and celebrate.   

  • No! We take pride in providing rich, safe, fun and diverse experiential learning. Our small cohort's form meaningful connections, and we provide an authentic style beginning to end. 

  • Absolutely. We are an email away at admin@via-emdr.com. If you prefer a phone call, just say so, and we're happy to set up a consultation phone call.

  • We can! If you are in Spokane, WA or another area and have a group interested in training, we'd love to collaborate. Reach out to us at admin@via-emdr.com.  

Meet your trainers

Instructor:
Jamie Pendon, LMHC, EMDRIA,
Approved Consultant and Trainer

Consultant Team:
Maren Lubig, LMHC,
Approved Consultant and Trainer

Equal Opportunity

Trainers must comply with EMDRIA policies on Professional Code of Conduct, SOCE and Diversity and Cultural Competence and create a supportive environment for training regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture or religion, and not engage in discriminatory behavior or bias. 

Particulars

Please know that payment must be made in full to register.

Participants must complete all 40 hours of training and 10 hours of consultation within 12 months of the start of this training.

Refunds in full are possible up until 2 weeks prior to the training. After that no refunds will be provided.

Grievance procedure includes reaching out to admin@via-emdr.com.

Equal Access

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. Trainers are responsible for ensuring that facilities and reasonable accommodations are accessible to those with disabilities.

EMDRIA Approved Training

40 CE’s through NBCC