EMDR Training
Our EMDR Basic Training Course is for eligible therapists looking to receive EMDR therapy training & accreditation. All EMDR Therapy Basic Training is accredited by the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and adhere to EMDRIA and EMDR Europe requirements.
These trainings are for clinicians looking to enhance therapeutic skills, rejuvenate enthusiasm for client work, and transform their clients lives.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach revolutionising psychological intervention. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s, EMDR therapy has shown remarkable results in resolving the emotional impact of traumatic events and facilitating profound healing for clients suffering from a wide range of psychological difficulties. To check you are eligible to be trained in EMDR therapy, please check the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) eligibility guidelines before registration.
At The Wattle Centre, all our EMDR Therapy Basic Training workshops are approved by EMDRAA and are highly experiential. Almost half the time spent in the workshops will be in small groups with at least one facilitator for every ten participants.
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This introductory training gives you all the skills you need to successfully start using EMDR therapy with your clients. At the end of the training, participants will:
Have an enhanced understanding of the history and theory of EMDR therapy
Understand the eight phases and three prongs of EMDR therapy
Know a range of additional techniques if the processing is blocked or for use when a client needs additional support
Have experiences EMDR therapy as a client
Delivered EMDR therapy to at least one person
Level 1 Preworkshop Information:
To ensure that you get the most from the workshop we recommend you read the following papers prior to day one. You can access these papers here.
Lendl, J. EMDR Therapy Overview. In B. J. Hensley (Ed.), (pp. 1-78). New York: Springer Publishing Company. https://connect.springerpub.com/content/book/978-0-8261-8249-4/chapter/ch01
Dominguez, S. K. (2023). EMDR Therapy as a Transdiagnostic Psychotherapy. In Schubert S., Kiernan, M., & Farrell, D. (Eds) Oxford companion to EMDR Therapy. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192898357.013.18
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The advanced training builds on the skills taught in the introductory course to enhance skills and confidence, particularly in working with more complex presentations. At the end of the training, participants will:
Have additional specific skills to support preparing clients for EMDR therapy
Understand the eight phases and three prongs of EMDR therapy
Know a range of additional techniques if the processing is blocked or for use when a client needs additional support
Have experience receiving restricted EMDR therapy as a client
Delivered EMDR therapy using a range of differing protocols and adaptations.
Level 2 Preworkshop Information:
To ensure that you get the most from the workshop, we recommend you read the following papers prior to day one. You can access these papers here.
Lendl, J. EMDR Therapy Overview. In B. J. Hensley (Ed.), (pp. 1-78). New York: Springer Publishing Company. https://connect.springerpub.com/content/book/978-0-8261-8249-4/chapter/ch01
Dominguez, S. K. (2023). EMDR Therapy as a Transdiagnostic Psychotherapy. In Schubert S., Kiernan, M., & Farrell, D. (Eds) Oxford companion to EMDR Therapy. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192898357.013.18
Dominguez, S. & Martin, K. (In press) EMDR therapy for complex posttraumatic stress disorder. In Schubert S., Kiernan, M., & Farrell, D. (Eds) Oxford companion to EMDR Therapy. Oxford University Press.
Workshop structure
In EMDR therapy, Basic Training includes 50 hours of training. This is comprised of 20 hours of teaching, 20 hours of supervised practicum, and 10 hours of accredited consultation. The teaching and practicum are usually delivered in two three-day workshops (Level 1 and Level 2), while the consultation is in small group settings. We understand that each individual therapist has differing needs and thus offer several different pathways to complete the basic training. Individuals can purchase each workshop individually or purchase a package that includes all the EMDR Basic Training requirements.
Our workshops are delivered either three days face-to-face or hybrid. In hybrid training, the clinician is required to complete the first day of training before the first day of face-to-face. A link to the day-one material will be emailed to the participants one month before the face-to-face start date.
Workshops
Workshops run from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Perth
Level 1 - Introductory
16/05/2024
Geelong - hybrid
Level 1 - Introductory
Day 1 on demand
Day 2-3 23-24/05/2024
Melbourne
Level 2 - Advanced
20/6/2024
Sydney
Level 2 - Advanced
26/6/2024
Newcastle
Level 1 - Introductory
25/07/2024
Melbourne
Level 1 - Introductory
1/8/2024
Sydney
Level 1 - Introductory
8/8/2024
Canberra
Level 1 - Introductory
15/8/2024
Darwin
Level 1 - Introductory
4/9/2024
Online
Level 2 - Advanced
Day 1 on demand
Day 2-3 31/10-1/11/2024
Newcastle
Level 2 - Advanced
14/11/2024
Melbourne
Level 2 - Advanced
28/11/2024
Sydney
Level 2 - Advanced
12/12/2024
Fees
Path 1. EMDR Basic Training package (save up to $525):
$2500 (early bird: $2400**) - Incorporates Introductory (Level 1), Advanced (Level 2) training, and ten hours of accredited consultation*
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Path 2. Individual workshops only:
$1050 (early bird $995**). Involves only the workshop.
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Path 3. Advanced EMDR Training (Level 2) and 10 hours of consultation (Save up to $275):
$1700 (early bird $1600**) Only available for those who have already completed accredited Introductory (Level 1) EMDR training
*EMDR Basic training packages are valid for 24 months from the first day of the Introductory training.
**Early bird prices are available for up to 4 weeks before the workshop
If you are self-funding and are a full-time student, working full-time in charity or not-for-profit roles, or bulk-billing clients, please contact me about the possibility of reduced rates.
More dates to come.
If you are looking for EMDR Therapy Training in your area, please let us know