EMDR Preparation Phase: Explanation and Demonstration

An OnDemand Course

Approved for 1 EMDRIA Credit

The Preparation Phase is the most important Phase to insure your client's success with EMDR. This one-hour course combines lecture and client demonstration to highlight best practices for this phase.

Course Description:

This one-hour video shows Stacy doing Phase 2 with a real client. The video starts with Stacy explaining how she does the Preparation Phase with clients, and then follows with a demonstration with a client, including discussion of the Window of Tolerance and Calm Place.

This is the first in a series of client demonstration videos. However, the following two videos (EMDR Treatment Planning and EMDR Live Client Demonstration: Phases 3-7) are not necessary follow ups, as this is also a stand-alone complete demonstration of a Preparation Phase. 

Approved for 1 EMDRIA Credit

Content / Learning Objectives:  

1. Identify the essential components of the Preparation Phase
2. See a demonstration of this phase with a client video

Agenda: 

10 mins – Introduction / review of Preparation Phase

25 mins – Description of essential components

25 mins – Client demonstration video

Course Access:

OnDemand through Therapist Education Institute

Policies:

• Grievances: All grievances must be in writing to Stephanie at [email protected] and will be replied to within 5-10 business days.
• This course is not eligible for refunds or cancellations.
• ADA Assistance: In-person events are held in compliance with the ADA Act. 

Additional Information:

• This workshop is intended for licensed mental health therapists who have completed an EMDRIA approved basic training. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate. 
• Prerequisite for EMDRIA CEs: Participants must have completed an EMDRIA Approved Basic training in EMDR (both Part I and Part II)
• Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop - Participants print their own certificate after registering at ce-classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.
• Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval
• There is no known commercial support for this program.

We strive to create a supportive environment regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, or religion. We will not engage in discriminatory behavior or bias.

CEs are provided upon completion of the course.

CEs are provided by CE-Classes.com and approved by:

• The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• Florida Certification Board
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
• California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 02-2025
• The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
• New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
• Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
• New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
• New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
• Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
• South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
• Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025
• The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
• The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2024.

**Please note, this training is approved for CEs by both Ce-classes and the Maryland Board of Social Work. Although ASWB does not allow co-sponsorship, many state social work boards accept the APA approval. Please reach out to your state licensing board for any clarification.