EMDR Part 1 Training

Overview of EMDR Part 1 training

My Part 1 training curriculum is accredited by the EMDR Association of Australia. It is delivered over a 3-day live workshop, with 3 hours of pre-workshop material completed prior to the live workshop.

Topics include:

  • Development of EMDR Therapy from its beginnings to the present day

  • Theoretical underpinnings of EMDR Therapy in the context of information processing models and trauma neurobiology

  • Learning, observing, and practicing the 8 phases of EMDR Therapy

  • Skills in preparing emotionally vulnerable clients for trauma reprocessing and confidently navigating common hurdles that arise in EMDR Therapy.

What you’ll come away with:

You will leave the Part 1 training workshop feeling motivated, skilled, and immediately ready to use EMDR Therapy with your clients. You will receive a detailed EMDR training manual and ongoing access to an extensive collection of electronic EMDR Therapy resources. 

Upon completion of Part 1 training, you will be eligible for Associate Membership of the EMDR Association of Australia.

Neurodiverse affirming, with a mix of theory and practice

My Part 1 EMDR training workshops are engaging and experiential, with a combination of didactic teaching, discussion, small group exercises and practicums. A large component of the training is spent practicing EMDR skills in small groups, under close supervision from me and other Accredited EMDR Consultants. You will receive supportive feedback in a safe and encouraging learning environment where there is no such thing as a ‘silly question’!

My workshops cater to different learning needs and sensory preferences. I provide fidget toys and fun resources like highlighters, post-it notes, and sticky flags to enhance the learning experience. Movement is also a key component of my training style. Participants are encouraged to move around as they need - whether that's sitting on the floor, standing, or grabbing a cuppa.

Part 1 EMDR training fees

OPTION A: Part 1 workshop only

  • Standard fee: $990 including GST

  • Early bird fee, up to 4 weeks prior to workshop: $940 including GST

OPTION B: All-inclusive EMDR basic training package

$2,270 including GST. This package includes:

  • EMDR Part 1 training (3 days)

  • EMDR Part 2 training (3 days)

  • 10 hours of online small group consultation (5 x 2-hour online group sessions)

Save over $460 compared with purchasing the training components separately.

EMDR training eligibility

EMDR is an advanced psychotherapy that requires significant experience, skill and expertise. While it is practiced by a range of health professionals, a mental health background is an essential prerequisite for the safe and effective application of EMDR Therapy. The EMDR Association of Australia have specific eligibility requirements for health professionals to undertake an Accredited EMDR Basic Training Program. Please check EMDRAA’s training eligibility criteria before registering for one of my EMDR Basic Training workshops.

Important additional information

All workshops are conducted in accord with my Terms and Conditions of Service, which includes training attendance / participation requirements, information about post-training consultation, my Cancellation and Refund Policy, my Equal Opportunity Policy and my Grievance Procedure. Please read this information prior to attending any of my workshops.