Online EMDR Basic Training is now approved by the EMDR International Association!  Check the “Dates & Fees” page (see tab above) for dates!

Excellence in EMDR Basic Training

ADVANTAGES OF THIS EMDR BASIC TRAINING OVER OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS:

  1. Tucson-based trainer available to trainees on an ongoing basis
  2. Highly rated trainer personally trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro, originator of EMDR therapy
  3. Support a local small business
  4. Excellence in EMDR training

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a comprehensive, empirically validated and integrative psychotherapy based on the theory that much of a  client’s presenting issues are due to unprocessed disturbing life events and/or persistent unmet developmental needs. Over 30 randomized controlled studies have demonstrated the effectiveness EMDR therapy, and it has been approved by multiple national and international organizations for the treatment of PTSD (including the World Health Organization, the United States Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and the American Psychiatric Association).

EMDR Development Center

The EMDR Development Center provides EMDR Institute Regional Basic Training and meets the standards set by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA.org). The training uses the materials of the EMDR Institute (emdr.com). This training includes a minimum of 20 hours of lecture, 20 hours of practicum and 10 hours of consultation, for 40 hours of CEs. It exceeds the EMDRIA requirements  and is equivalent to the traditional Weekends 1 and 2 of EMDR training, plus 10 hours of required consultation.

More detailed information is found on this site on the Training, Eligibility and Registration pages.

Video on YouTube explains why eye movements work: