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EMDR Professional Training offers EMDR Bootcamp: Basic Skills Refresher as a review of the basic concepts of EMDR Therapy along with development and support of skills in the use of EMDR standard protocols. This five-hour course builds confidence in participants as they review the Adaptive Information Processing model, the 8 Phases, and 3-Prong Approach. Instruction includes how to formulate client selection criteria with review of ethical cautions for EMDR Therapy and review of how to develop a treatment plan based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. Techniques and resources are provided to assist with client stabilization and safety as well as aiding blocked processing.

  • On-Demand Course

    Access and complete this course within 90 days after purchase.

  • CE Credits

    This course is approved for 5 CE Credits by EMDRIA and 5 professional CEs are provided through CE-Classes.com.

  • Course Enrollment

    EMDR Professional Training™ Members: $249
    Regular Enrollment: $299

Instructors:

Senior Trainers, Curtis C. Rouanzoin, PhD, and Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, are the founders and co-presidents of EMDR Professional Training. Both seasoned educators and psychotherapists in private practice, they developed the Basic Training Program at EMDR Professional Training and co-teach Premier Basic Training.

Dr. Rouanzoin is a Licensed Psychologist (PSY 7809) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 8790) in Orange County, California. He has been in private practice for over 35 years and works with a variety of concerns, ranging from trauma and PTSD to peak performance. He also consults with local businesses and health care providers along with consulting with and training clinicians in EMDR therapy. Dr. Rouanzoin taught for 22 years as a Professor of Psychology at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA, where he developed the graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy and served as chair of the department of psychology. Dr. Rouanzoin is Certified in EMDR, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Instructor in EMDR. He also served as a senior facilitator and specialty presenter for the EMDR Institute. Dr. Rouanzoin has trained mental health practitioners in EMDR both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Gottlieb is both a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been practicing for over 25 years, specializing in complex trauma and chronic pain and chronic illness. Dr. Gottlieb has worked as an adjunct faculty at California State University, Fullerton counseling department for over 10 years, training new clinicians to become some of the best psychotherapists of California. Dr. Gottlieb is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and has been a Facilitator with EMDR-HAP/Trauma Recovery.

Curt Rouanzoin, PhD and Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, MFT, LPCC

Senior Trainers

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  • Access to exclusive videos and resources
  • Private discussions and opportunities to consult with our training team
  • Monthly study groups with Dr. Curt Rouanzoin
    and Dr. Michelle Gottlieb
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Course curriculum

    1. Manual/Text

    2. Power Point Slides

    3. DES Handout

    4. Practice Quiz

    1. Boot Camp Module 1

    1. Boot Camp Module 2

    1. Module 3 Video

    1. Module 4 Video

About this course

  • $299.00
  • 19 lessons
  • 5 hours of video content

Course Reviews

Our participants say it best!

“Excellent!”

“I appreciate this bootcamp very much. For the last 20 years I have been practicing EMDR, I loved having this overview presented by experts.”

“Definitely worth taking. Excellent course.”

“5 out of 5. History and assessment overview helpful. Treatment planning form lends towards specific focus without a lot of wording. ”

“Great presentation.”

“Excellent refresher with some new tricks. This was an excellent course that helped me remember much of what I have forgotten and taught me many useful things I never learned.”

“I appreciated the case vingiettes and the encouragement the presenters gave to all of us clinicians.”

“Excellent”

“Excellent Review and Refresher of EMDR Basic Skills. I really appreciated this engaging and informative refresher. I completed my basic training 4 years ago, but have not been using EMDR regularly until recently. I needed this booster to refresh my skills and to ensure my clients are getting the best service I can offer. I appreciate the presenters' deep knowledge and experience with the modality. I would absolutely recommend this course.”

Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule


Program Abstract/ Program Description 

Research consistently demonstrates that fidelity to the 8 Phases of EMDR treatment model increases the efficacy of EMDR for client/consumers (Maxfield, 2003; Perkins & Rouanzoin, 2002; Greenwald, 1996; Wilson, 1995).  Through presentation and demonstration, EMDR Bootcamp: Basic Skills Refresher is a review of the basic concepts of EMDR Therapy along with development and support of skills in the use of EMDR standard protocols to strengthen EMDR skills and facilitate a greater treatment outcome.  This course builds confidence in participants as they review the Adaptive Information Processing model, the 8 Phases, and 3-Prong Approach.  Instruction includes how to formulate client selection criteria with review of ethical cautions for EMDR Therapy and review of how to develop a treatment plan based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model.  Techniques and resources are provided to assist with client stabilization and safety as well as aiding blocked processing.  

Course Objectives

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

1.Explain at least one of the basic concepts and constructs of EMDR Therapy.
2.Demonstrate at least one of the basic skills in using the eight-phases of Standard EMDR Protocol.
3.Identify at least two of the criteria for client selection in light of ethical cautions for EMDR therapy.
4.Recall each component of a treatment plan based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model.
5.Identify at least one technique for client stabilization and safety.
6.Identify at least one technique to aid in blocked processing.

Content Schedule

 

Time: 
 Course Content: 
1 hour Review of basic concepts and constructs of EMDR Therapy 
   --Why it works 
   --Review of research 
   --Core theories compared to other forms of therapy 
   --Required skills for clinicians 
   --The AIP Model 

1 hour Skills in the Eight-Phase, Three-Pronged Approach of EMDR Protocol 
   --Discussion of phases and approach 
   --Case examples 
   --Application of protocol 
   --Skills support 

1 hour Selecting Clients based upon criteria 
   --Renewed understanding, examples 
   --Ethical cautions

1 hour Treatment Plan 
   --Using the AIP Model 
   --Considerations within each stage of Past, Present, and Future 
   --Downloadable worksheets for use 

.5 hour Identifying techniques for client stabilization and safety 
   --Stabilization 
   --Safety 

.5 hour Identifying techniques to aid in blocked processing 
   --Stuck place 
   --Resourcing for complex trauma

Total Time:  5 hours 


 


Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is considered an advanced course for EMDR therapy clinicians.  Before enrolling in this course, participants should successfully complete an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training program.

If you have not yet taken EMDR Basic Training, please go to our Basic Training schedule on our EMDR Basic Training home page at EMDR Professional Training.

CE INFORMATION

This course is a 5 CE course. Participants  are responsible for checking with their state boards to verify CE requirements.

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) CEs

EMDR Professional Training is an approved EMDRIA CE Provider (#18023), and this program is approved for 5 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL07.

TRAINING LEVEL: Beginning level

Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.

Continuing Education Credit - Professional CEs

Continuing Education Credit is approved for 5 CEs through EMDR Professional Training's CE partner, CE-Classes.com. See the information below for professional approvals.

CE-Classes.com is 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 3/31/2027.

  • 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. 

  • The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

  • The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)

  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Provider # RCST031201

  • New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State EducationDepartment’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.
  • 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 11/30/2026.
  • This course is NOT available for NBCC credit.

  • This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.



Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

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Address: 1398 SW 160th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33326, USA
Phone: 954-290-8446
Email: [email protected]

More information about obtaining your CE Certificate for this course is available at the end of the workshop.

Participants in OnDemand courses print their own certificate online after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, taking the final exam for the course, and completing an evaluation form.

There is no known commercial support for this program.