Introduction to EMDR Therapy

Curt Rouanzoin, PhD, Psychologist, LMFT, FICPP

and

Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, LMFT, LPC

Course Description:

Introduction to EMDR Therapy is a two-part course covering the basic tenets and theories of EMDR Therapy with examination of who will benefit from the therapy. Concepts covered include the history and definition of EMDR along with the mechanism of change in EMDR, the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, and how trauma affects emotions and behavior. Further, the eight phases of EMDR therapy and a trauma-informed framework are described in order to identify those clients who would benefit from EMDR therapy including DEI considerations. Finally, the path of training and consultation to become an EMDR therapy clinician is presented.

Learning Objectives:

By viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain the mechanism of change in EMDR.
2. Identify at least three ways in which trauma affects emotions and behavior.
3. Explain the basic constructs of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model.
4. Identify the eight phases of EMDR therapy.
5. Explain the trauma-informed framework in order to identify those clients who would benefit from EMDR therapy including use of DEI considerations.

Course Outline:
10 minutes – Introduction

25 minutes – Definition of EMDR
History of EMDR and Body of Research
The Mechanism of Change in EMDR

25 minutes – How Trauma affects emotions and behavior
The AIP Model

25 minutes – The Eight Phases of EMDR Therapy
25 minutes – Trauma-Informed Framework
Identifying clients who will benefit from EMDR
DEI Considerations

10 minutes – Path of Training and Certification