Introduction to EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing) Therapy Written On Clipboard, Flat Lay Composition

Introduction to EMDR

DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET // 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT // 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PT // 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MT

PLATFORM: Via Zoom Webinar

LUNCH AND LEARN SPECIAL PRICE: $25

FEATURES:

Live & Interactive Webinar
Presentation Slides PDF & Additional Resources Included
Provides for 1.5 CE hours of Clinical

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. This introductory talk provides mental health professionals with a foundational understanding of EMDR, including its theoretical framework, key mechanisms, and practical applications in clinical practice.

Participants will explore how EMDR targets maladaptive memory processing through bilateral stimulation, facilitating adaptive resolution of traumatic memories. The session will also briefly cover the eight-phase treatment protocol, research supporting EMDR’s efficacy, and considerations for integrating EMDR into different therapeutic settings.

By integrating case examples into this discussion, attendees will gain insight into how EMDR can be used to treat PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related conditions. While this talk does not provide formal EMDR training, it offers a valuable overview for clinicians interested in expanding their trauma-informed practice.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the core principles and mechanisms of EMDR.
Identify key phases of the EMDR treatment protocol.
Recognize potential applications of EMDR in clinical settings.

$25.00

Categories: Clinical, Live Webinars

1.5 CE Hours of Clinical Continuing education
NBCC #7091 & ASWB #1770 Approved Provider

Target Audience: Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists

Course Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

NBCC ACEP # 7091, CE Training Workshops has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7091. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Training Workshops designates this continuing education activity for 1.5 continuing education hours.

CE Training Workshops, LLC, #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/02/2025 to 08/02/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Clinical continuing education credits.

Purchase Instructions

Registration Deadline: Register up until the start time!

Cost Includes: A PDF of the presentation slides and any supplemental training materials and a certificate of completion.

Evaluation / Certificate: Within 4 hours of the completion of the webinar, participants will receive an email with a link to complete an evaluation. Once completed, the participant will be able to download/print the certificate.

System Requirements: Internet and the ability to log into Zoom webinars when provided a meeting link which will be sent upon registration.

Interactive Webinar: This is a live & interactive webinar which means that participants can interact with other participants and the instructor in live time. Participants must be signed in by the webinar start time, attend the entire course, and complete the course evaluation to receive CE credit. Partial credit is not provided.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Infant Mental Health Expert (IMH-E®), EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA), and Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator. Holding dual master’s degrees in psychology from the New School and Clinical Psychology from La Salle University, she recently completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, with a dissertation on parenting and serious mental illness (SMI).

Samantha’s integrative approach blends attachment-focused therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, expressive arts therapies, Internal Family Systems, clinical hypnosis, and EMDR. This trauma-informed framework enables her to connect with clients of all ages, particularly those facing complex trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, chronic illness, and mood disorders. She has also trained providers across health and wellness fields, teaches at multiple colleges, and is working toward certification as an EMDRIA-approved consultant.

With an additional specialty in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), Samantha provides training and consultations that foster growth, understanding, and practical skills for clinicians. Her goal is to support clients and clinicians in their journeys, empowering them to achieve their goals through warmth, empathy, and collaborative support.