EMDR Training Center, LLC works closely with the EMDR International Association to insure that our training meets and surpasses their comprehensive guidelines.
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COMPLEX TRAUMA FOCUS
Our Training Focus
EMDR was originally developed to be utilized as tool to treat Simple PTSD – resulting from one unique traumatic event. This approach remains the focus of many EMDR Therapy Trainings.
The reality is that the majority of clients seeking EMDR therapy have experienced Complex Trauma – resulting from many difficult life experiences. Therefore the EMDR Training Center’s course centers on special complex trauma-informed treatment considerations, necessary for successful resolution of adverse life experiences for adult and child clients.
This approach is grounded in the importance of appropriate preparation prior to trauma processing, including emotional attunement and attachment in the therapeutic relationship. Our training includes a sound foundation to understand common complex trauma responses, so you can communicate and respond to clients who experience dissociation, addiction, anxiety, somatic disorders, etc. Along with multiple ways to pace EMDR therapy to balance client safety with efficacy of treatment.
Our Training Format
Our unique training format was developed to maximize the potential for learning, while minimizing flooding and other negative experiences for the learner. During the didactic teaching, the breakout practicum exercises, and the required follow-up consultation, great attention is given toward helping the EMDR therapists-in-process learn core protocols and concepts. While helping each of them to stay within their own window of tolerance.
Our Training Materials
Based on the consistent positive feedback we receive from our EMDR Trainees and Consultants alike, the quality of our presentation slideshow, comprehensive manual, supporting worksheets, and relevant information is outstanding. While the paradigm shift to EMDR Psychotherapy may be a challenge for some therapists, we have been told that the graphics, videos and interactive learning incorporated into our training greatly assists in the assimilation of EMDR theory and the practice of EMDR Therapy.
Professional Followup Consultation
Due to our quality professional online consultation and specialized EMDR Therapy information-rich website, our EMDR Therapists-in-process report feeling fully equipped to utilize EMDR Therapy.
SPECIFIC CHILD-CENTERED INFORMATION
We Love Helping Child and Family Therapists Learn EMDR Therapy
At the EMDR Training Center, we believe in the importance of early intervention for the adverse life experiences of children and families.
Our course includes the following specific child-centered EMDR Therapy treatment information:
- Specialized Didactic Presentations – incorporating special treatment considerations, research, and explanations from a veteran EMDR Child Therapist.
- Distinct child-focused information in training manual – covering all 8 phases of the EMDR Protocol, also information on treating attachment ruptures and reactive attachment disorder.
- Live Practice Exercises – utilizing developmentally appropriate explanations and worksheets for working with children and family clients.
- Follow-up Consultation Support – with access to on-line content, client-based step-by-step EMDR Therapy assignments, and live interaction with a specially trained EMDR consultant to support you as you apply your new EMDR knowledge and skills with your child clients and their caregivers.
FEEDBACK FROM OUR TRAINEES
“Mrs. Lisa Sager is a very knowledgeable person. I appreciate every single moment I spent in her training because I Always learned something with her!” From a Normal, IL Trainee
“I greatly appreciated Lisa’s ability to address multiple learning styles in the way she facilitated the training. Lisa was very well informed and highly experienced in trauma treatment, which was apparent in the ways she approached the information and interacted with the trainees. As a trainee, I felt safe in her presence and cared for, which is not something that is required nor expected in a professional setting; however, for this particular training it is something that was very beneficial in fostering an environment where people felt safe to ask questions and genuinely practice what we were being taught.” From a Lake of the Ozarks, MO Trainee
“I would recommend this trainer to other professionals. She did a great job” From a St Louis, MO Trainee
“I really loved the real life examples that were shared to make the abstract into something more concrete. I heard that feedback from other participants as well – that it helped them to feel more comfortable moving forward. You really created a passion for EMDR within us. Thank you.” From a Champaign, IL trainee
“This was honestly the most informative, engaging, and useful training I have taken so far in my career. Lisa and Max were excellent instructors; I cannot express strongly enough what a positive experience they made this training for me.” From a Chicago, IL trainee
“Lisa did a great job. She engaged us all and told us about her personal experiences working with different populations. I learned more than I thought I could. I am very pleased and satisfied with this training.” From a Chicago, IL trainee
“Wonderful training with wonderful people and facilitators. Very intense but feel much more prepared and I am – due to the wonderfully intense and informative training.” From a St Louis, MO trainee
“I have participated I many trainings over 40 year clinical practice. Lisa was warm, professional, prepared, organized and attentive to everyone’s needs. The skill set in the room ranged from just beginning therapists to my level. She was able to be aware of the participants levels and engaged all.” From a St Louis, MO trainee
“I’ve been to several trainings (besides EMDR) and this was the best experience I’ve ever had. Lisa is a consummate professional, whose depth of knowledge and experience with EMDR infused the entire training with a calm and steady flow; and whose emphasis on student preparation and safety was admirable. I particularly appreciate her practice of limiting the target memory we worked on in training to a disturbance level of 5 or less; which I understand is not the case in many other EMDR trainings that colleagues have told me about.” From a St Louis, MO trainee
“Great course content; great value and great practical help/sense in packaging together the two didactic parts w/consultation. The workbook is excellent. Pacing of instruction and practicum elements also was very good. “ From a St Louis, MO trainee
“I learned a significant amount of resources and tools that will guide me in my daily practice. Its a great feeling to receive training in something that has been proven to be an evidence-based approach! This training was a breath of fresh air! It was easy to keep my interest as the information was very intriguing!” From a Little Falls, MN trainee
“Fantastic and energizing experience!” From a Little Falls, MN trainee
“I absolutely loved the training!”