Free Introductory EMDR Training
Available to Clinicians with or without prior EMDR Training
Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 1)
15 APA & EMDRIA CEs - Self-Paced Webinar
Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 2)
TBD CEs - Self-Paced Webinar
Decoding the Model of EMDR Therapy
2 APA & EMDRIA CEs - Live Virtual 8/2/24
The Readiness Course for EMDR Clinicians
6.5 EMDRIA CEs - Self-Paced Webinar
Decoding the Model of EMDR Therapy
A Visual Conceptualization of the Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks
Location: Self-Paced Online Training
Level of Programming: Introductory, EMDR Training NOT Required
Cost: $0 + $10 for 2 APA & EMDRIA CE Credits (optional)
Providing strategic, safe, and effective EMDR therapy – to even the most complex cases – begins with being able to thoroughly grasp the AIP model and its clinical implications. Moreover, providing truly trauma-informed care begins with being able to explain these concepts with depth and clarity to our clients, so they are empowered to have an informed voice in their treatment. This course provides a visual depiction of the AIP model, EMDR Reprocessing, Readiness, and Target Sequence Planning, making a theory and method that can often feel convoluted and confusing to become accessible and clear.
Student Testimonials
Conceptualizing the AIP and Maladaptive storage through the tree image and its representation of various aspects of identifying stored trauma is so beneficial. The visual facilitates a greater understanding of key concepts that otherwise can be difficult to explain.
Susie Morgan is an amazing trainer with a profound EMDR acumen. Thank you.
in San Diego, CA
Whether new to EMDR or a veteran EMDR practitioner, I strongly recommend Susie Morgan's Decoding the Model of EMDR Therapy.
While EMDR seems simple conceptually, it is in reality a very intricate process containing many layers. This is especially true in trying to manage the many T's and t's that are typical with those suffering from C-PTSD.
Susie has thoughtfully, creatively, and methodically presented a concept that aids in organizing the various traumas in a logical, efficient, and successful way.
in San Diego, CA
Your course was so helpful in deepening my understanding of and ability to explain the concepts of trauma memory networks (dark trees) and adaptive memory networks (white trees) and the value of taking time to develop those adaptive resources before digging in to reprocessing.
EMDR Therapist-in-Training
The aspects of brain functioning after experiences of trauma were explained in full. The trees presentation was a forceful brain metaphor and helped make sense of what mechanisms occur, and the manner they impact thoughts and behaviors and can create problematic symptoms for those who have been unable to resolve their trauma memory networks.
The manner in which attachment issues can contribute to the traumatic matter and the manner in which overlapping memories occur is crucial for clinicians' awareness when treating clients. So much of the material is easily applicable to my current clients and I look forward to incorporating what I have learned into my trauma informed practice.
in San Diego, CA
I found the way the information was framed to be incredibly useful. The simple and clear explanations provided along with visual aids were great and I have already put them to use. ...
New ways to say the same thing I've been saying, except now I'm getting, "Ohhh" instead of "wait, what?".
in San Diego, CA
I like the visuals of the trees that you utilized to help us understand how the Memory Network works and the way it stores memories and the importance of understanding how to create a treatment plan for Complex Trauma.
The trees provide a system of clear visual illustrations of different internal states. It was full of great content and well presented!
EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Consultant
This course is offered for free. 4 Monthly Installments may be available to you through Afterpay for the cost of CE Credts. Additional payment plan options may be available through Klarna.
Afterpay:
The option of installment payments is available through Afterpay at checkout for qualifying applicants. Full or partial refunds for Afterpay transactions are available up to 120 days after the original payment, minus the fees from the original charge. If Afterpay is used for training registration, refunds will not be provided separately or additionally by Precision EMDR Academy. Not all customers are guaranteed approval for Afterpay, as approval depends on various factors considered during Afterpay’s assessment. Afterpay may perform a soft credit check for using the monthly installment option. Decisions regarding qualification are made soley by Afterpay, and Precision EMDR Academy has no influence or responsibility in approval to use Afterpay.
Klarna:
Klarna is a Buy Now Pay Later payment method that allows you to choose from various payment plans. To pay with Klarna, you will be redirected during checkout to Klarna’s site, where you either sign up or log in to authorize the payment by agreeing to the terms of a payment plan. Full or partial refunds for Klarna transactions are available up to 180 days after the original payment. There are no fees to refund a charge however, the fees from the original charge will not be returned. If applicable, anything related to interest will be handled directly by Klarna. Decisions regarding qualifications are made soley by Klarna, and Precision EMDR Academy has no influence or responsibility in approval to use Klarna.
This course is offered for free, so no discounts are available.
A copy of the participant's qualifying license must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of a current professional license has been received.
- Qualifying medical doctors must be licensed to practice in their state or province.
- Qualifying advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
- Qualifying Mental Health Clinicians must have a master’s degree or above in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
- Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.
Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals must have the approval of their Clinical Supervisor, documented in a letter stating the following: "I approve enrollment in Decoding the Model of EMDR Therapy with understanding that participants' integration of EMDR skills into clinical practice and permission to present real clinical content (with identities masked) are essential components of the training." A copy of (1) your State Registration as a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professional AND (2) a current Clinical Supervisor’s Verification Letter of acknowledgement of the above (including the supervisor's degree and license number) must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the Clinical Supervisor's Verification Letter has been received.
- These are clinicians who are actively pursuing a mental health license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor. Some of these license types include associate, intern, limited, provisional, temporary and pre-license.
- Qualifying pre-licensed mental health clinicians must have a master's degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and must be actively pursuing a full license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor.
- Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.
Graduate Students must have the approval of their Clinical Supervisor, documented in a letter stating the following: "I approve enrollment in Decoding the Model of EMDR Therapy with understanding that participants' integration of EMDR skills into clinical practice and permission to present real clinical content (with identities masked) are essential components of the training." A copy of (1) a current Clinical Supervisor’s Verification Letter of acknowledgement of the above (including the supervisor's degree and license number) AND (2) a copy of a qualifying graduate transcript must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the Clinical Supervisor's Verification Letter and a copy of a qualifying Graduate Transcript has been received.
- Qualifying graduate students must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. First year graduate students are not eligible. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician.
- Graduate students who would like to take this course must submit a Graduate Transcript in order to verify their eligibility.
EMDR Training Level: No prior EMDR training is required for this course.
Full attendance of the training is required to receive Continuing Education Credit. Approval of partial programs will not be granted. For live virtual courses, participants who arrive more than 15 minutes late at start of day / after breaks or leave more than 15 minutes early at end of day / before breaks will not receive credit. Attendance during live virtual trainings will be verified by "pop" queries and requirement to attend with cameras on throughout the training. Participants who are absent for part of the program, due to documented illness or emergency circumstances, will be given the option to enroll in the program again within one year of the original program date. In such cases, completion of the entire repeated program is required.
For self-paced homestudy courses, participants are required to pass a post-test to evaluate learning of the program material. The post-test includes 6-8 multiple choice questions per hour/CE credit. A minimum of 75% correct answers, within 3 attempts, is required to pass. At the end of the post-test, participants are required to attest to having attended the training in full and that they are the person who completed the post-test, as well as to identify words embedded throughout the program. Log in data on the course site is used to verify completion of all program modules.
As all course materials become immediately available once registration is complete, refunds for the course will generally not be issued. If you have a grievance and/or believe your concern should be considered as an exception to this refund policy, please follow the below instructions for submitting a grievance.
Precision EMDR Academy reserves the right to refuse anyone participation in a training program whether due to qualification, reputation, behavior, or any other reason at Precision EMDR Academy's prerogative. Precision EMDR Academy also reserves the right to expel a participant from a training at such point that Precision EMDR Academy determines that continued participation would not be in the best interest of that participant, other participants, Precision EMDR Academy, and/or the public. Should Precision EMDR Academy learn that a registered participant in a training program is not in fact qualified to participate, their participation will be refused and/or discontinued. Fees may apply as per the Cancellations policy.
Precision EMDR Academy acknowledges the traumatic impact and other harms of violence and discrimination. We oppose oppression in all forms, and aspire to promote access for all, without discriminatory behavior or bias. Precision EMDR Academy values creating a safe, supportive, inclusive environment for training regardless of an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, or religion. Please bring any concerns regarding training experiences contrary to these values to the attention of Susanne Morgan, Director of Training, at susie@precisionemdracademy.com, or Venessa De La Cruz, Director of Community Connection, at venessa@ignitehopellc.com.
All trainings by Precision EMDR Academy are held in facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special accommodations for in-person or virtual trainings are required for any reason (including accessibility, necessary dietary restrictions, and space for nursing infants), please notify us 15 days in advance at admin@precisionemdr.com. It is important to us that we are able to team with you in making adequate preparations to meet your needs.
There is no commercial support for this program. Susanne Morgan is the owner of Precision EMDR Academy. Executive members of the Professional Credentialing Committee receive compensation for their role in development and quality assurance of training content. There are no known conflicts of interest.
Precision EMDR Academy is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair their objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
Susanne Morgan, Director of Training, is responsible to identify, declare, and resolve any potential conflict of interest Precision EMDR Academy may have in offering any specific program of continuing education. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the Director of Training will assume responsibility to resolve the potential conflict. Precision EMDR Academy requires that professionals participating in the planning of continuing education identify any potential conflict of interest they may have in the review, selection, development, delivery, or evaluation of that program and disclose the conflict or recuse themselves from any decision-making concerning that program. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, The Director of Training will ensure that the individual recuses themselves from the planning process.
It is Precision EMDR Academy’s policy to treat all participants and potential participants with fairness and professionalism, and to strive for excellence in the services we provide. Precision EMDR Academy is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict compliance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. Precision EMDR Academy will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Susanne Morgan, LMFT, Director of Training, in consultation with Colette Lord, PhD, Director of Professional Credentialing; Danielle Hiestand, PsyD, LMFT, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing; and Venessa De La Cruz, LCSW, Director of Community Connection.
While Precision EMDR Academy goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be an occasional issue which requires intervention and/or action by staff. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.
A grievance is defined as any occurrence, situation, or condition that a participant thinks is improper, unfair, unjust, or inequitable. This policy provides participants with the opportunity to express a concern or complaint related to the quality of services. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, unprofessionally, or feel that your rights have been breached, please follow the procedures outlined below. Precision EMDR Academy will not retaliate against anyone for filing a grievance. Resolutions are case specific and may include an attempt to move the participant to another training or consultation cohort, provide a credit for a subsequent training, or provide a partial or full refund of the training fee.
If you have a grievance, the concern may be discussed with a Precision EMDR Academy staff member or the Director of Training. If you are not satisfied, you may proceed to the next step of this grievance procedure by filing a written grievance. You may also file a written grievance without any preliminary discussion if you believe that such discussion would not be appropriate to the situation. Written grievances should be sent to the Director of Training at susie@precisionemdracademy.com. The Director of Training will initiate an investigation and provide an acknowledgment to you within two business days. If you do not receive acknowledgement within two business days, please contact the Director of Training by email or phone at 760-452-2776 to confirm your written grievance has been received. The Director of Training, Assistant Director of Training, Director of Professional Credentialing, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing, and Director of Community Connection will conduct a review of the matter and make recommendations for its resolution.
If your grievance regards the Director of Training, the written grievance should be submitted to the Director of Community Connection at venessa@ignitehopellc.com. If you do not receive acknowledgement within two business days, please contact the Director of Community Connection by email or phone at 480-526-4532 to confirm your written grievance has been received. The Director of Training will be made aware of the grievance. However, to ameliorate any conflict of interest, the review of the matter will be conducted by the Director of Professional Credentialing, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing, and Director of Community Connection who will make recommendations for its resolution.
Precision EMDR Academy will report the outcome of the grievance investigation to you within 21 business days after the grievance is received. If the grievance investigation cannot be concluded within 21 days, you will be notified and given a new date of up to 45 days, at which time a resolution or determination will be made. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the results, you may contact the Director of Training (or the Director of Community Connection if the grievance regards the Director of Training) to further discuss the matter. The Director of Training, Director of Professional Credentialing, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing, and Director of Community Connection will conduct a review of the matter and will respond to you in writing within 21 business days, and this decision and recommendation will be final.
Foundations for Decoding EMDR Therapy
Decoding the AIP Model
Decoding Memory Reprocessing
Decoding Readiness for Memory Reprocessing
Decoding Triggers
Decoding EMDR-Derived Preparation Exercises
Decoding Target Sequence Planning
Zoom Link to Register for Training
- After registering for the training, you will be emailed a link to register for the training on Zoom. Follow this link and complete the registration, in order to obtain the Zoom Meeting link and password.
- Please do not share the Zoom meeting link and password with anyone outside the training.
- You need to register on Zoom.us and ensure your full name is visible on the screen, in order to allow for attendance tracking. You are welcome to provide your preferred name and pronouns on your Zoom screen.
- If you would like to familiarize yourself more with Zoom.us, you can go to this FAQ page to get all of your Zoom.us related questions answered.
How to Obtain Training Materials
- Please login to the Training Portal at: https://www.precisionemdrtraining.com/login.
- You must attest to your understanding and agreement to the Participant Agreement and submit all required documentation in the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement in order to have access to the training materials.
- Training materials will be made available in the Training Portal two weeks in advance of the training. You are encouraged to practice navigating the site and accessing the materials prior to the first day of the training. Please familiarize yourself with the content.
- You will have access to the training portal for two weeks after the training. Please ensure you have downloaded all Training materials before access to the training portal expires.
- Notify us at admin@precisionemdr.com if you need your password reset.
Logistics During the Training
- Plan to arrive early for the training to ensure your connection is working correctly. The trainer and/or a staff member will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the training to assist trainees with technical problem solving. This time will not be for EMDR therapy training or EMDR Q & A. Should a problem occur, you are welcome to email any technical questions to the team in advance of the training.
- Throughout the training, a staff member will be available to text for Zoom technical questions.
- During the training you are asked to monitor yourself for your emotional states. Clinical case examples are utilized for your learning. If you find yourself triggered by the examples, remember to use your appropriate coping skills as you would if a client talks about material that disturbs you.
- In the unlikely case that there is a Zoom outage or any other emergency situation that disrupts the training, we will take a brief break to resolve the issue. However, if the issue cannot be resolved in a reasonable period of time, the training will be rescheduled. You will be kept informed by email and text of any updates should such a situation arise.You will have access to the training portal for two weeks after the training. Please ensure you have downloaded all Training materials before access to the training portal expires.
Tips for Using Zoom for the Training
- If you move your mouse down your Zoom screen, you’ll see the controls across the bottom.
- That’s where you can mute yourself, make sure your web-cam is on, send a chat message, etc.
- Please “mute” yourself unless you are participating in a discussion. This helps us not have get background noises and allows everyone to be able to hear.
- Please keep your web-cam on during all live training sessions. That’s the equivalent of “being in the room” for an in-person training.
- If you would like to see the speaker and the PowerPoint slides at the same time, you can right click on the speaker’s face and click Pin; then you will only see the slides and the one face. You can drag the sides of the windows to re-size them if you wish.
- Please have your chat set to “all participants” when you are posting questions – unless it’s something you specifically want to be private and directed only to the instructor.
- In the case that something goes wrong, often re-loading will solve the problem, or re-booting the device. Unless the problem is a weak internet signal, in which case you might want to use your phone signal for access.
This live virtual seminar or self-paced homestudy webinar provides a visual explanation of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which is the theoretical foundation of EMDR therapy. Graphics depicting adaptive and maladaptive memory networks are used to illustrate the importance of strategic history gathering and preparation, as means of assessing a client’s readiness for trauma memory reprocessing; guarding against risks associated with EMDR therapy; incorporating essential attention to a client’s identity, race, and culture; and developing target sequence plans. A worksheet is introduced as methods for decoding the connections between a client’s symptoms, triggers, and trauma memory networks. Concepts throughout the training are explained via lecture accompanied by detailed slides, which include extensive use of graphics to illustrate key points. The course is focused on adult clients. (Introductory Level)
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the difference between Adaptive and Maladaptive Memory Networks according to the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model, which is the theoretical foundation of EMDR therapy.
- List at least 3 components of Readiness that determine that treatment can progress from stabilization to EMDR memory reprocessing, including discussion of the client’s identity, race, and cultural history.
- Describe 1 method for tracking the connection between a client’s Symptoms and their Present Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks and how this is relevant to developing a Target Sequence Plan.
Two (2) hours of APA CE credit are available for the live training and for the self-paced homestudy webinar, for attendees who are present for the entire program. Precision EMDR Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Precision EMDR Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
APA credits are accepted by most doctoral and masters-level licensing boards. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes the American Psychological Association as an approval agency for CE providers: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html. You are responsible to verify with your state licensing board regarding qualifying continuing education credits.
Two (2) EMDRIA Credits are available for the live training, for attendees who are present for the entire program. This program is consistent with the EMDRIA Definition of EMDR. Susanne Morgan, LMFT and Precision EMDR Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its contents in accordance with EMDRIA requirements. EMDRIA Credit Provider #18001 / EC Program Approval #18001-03
Two (2) EMDRIA Credits are available for the homestudy self-paced webinar, for attendees who are present for the entire program. This program is consistent with the EMDRIA Definition of EMDR. Susanne Morgan, LMFT and Precision EMDR Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its contents in accordance with EMDRIA requirements. EMDRIA Credit Provider #18001 / EC Program Approval No.18001-DL05