Reflect on strategies for preparation, managing blocked processing, and using cognitive interweaves.

Reassess criteria for selecting targets and strengthen confidence across past, present, and future.

Re-examine each phase and explore how it supports fidelity to the standard EMDR therapy protocol.

In this course, you’ll revisit the foundations of EMDR Therapy (3rd Edition) through independent study, including:

Independent Study Overview

PREPARATION, ABREACTIONS & INTERWEAVES

ADAPTIVE INFORMATION PROCESSING MODEL

THE EIGHT PHASES OF EMDR THERAPY

TARGET SELECTION & 3-PRONGED APPROACH

Consider protocol adjustments for dissociation, chronic trauma, grief, and medical conditions.

ADAPTATIONS FOR COMPLEX PRESENTATIONS

Review how the AIP model explains the resolution of unprocessed traumatic memories and informs EMDR practice.

Revisit the brain science behind EMDR and evaluate the role of bilateral stimulation.

NEUROBIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EMDR

Reflect on how readiness, stabilization, and resource development influence pacing and results.

CLIENT READINESS, RESOURCES & OUTCOMES

Examine fidelity requirements, ethical considerations, and strategies for making sound clinical decisions in EMDR practice.

ETHICS, FIDELITY & CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING