The Cognitive Bridge: Strengthening your EMDR Practice through CBT Insights

Advanced course exploring how to harness the skills and concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to enhance EMDR practice. Discusses Cognitive Behavioral theory as a way to bring new insights to the AIP model. Implements effective CBT techniques into each of the eight phases.

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    This course is approved for 3 CE Credits by
    CE-Classes.com and by EMDRIA for 3 CEs. See eligibility and approvals list below.

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    EMDR Professional Training Members: $99 Regular Enrollment: $129

Instructor: Christopher Schamber, LCSW

Christopher Schamber, LCSW, is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Consultant-in-Training. He is also certified by the Academy of CBT as both a certified CBT Therapist and a Trainer Consultant. Based in Los Angeles, Chris spent more than eight years working in community mental health, helping adults living with such issues as severe mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse.

Chris is a Clinical Trainer for UCLA Health's Integrated Substance Abuse and Addictions Programs (ISAP). He also works in private practice, specializing in treating trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as helping creatives overcome blocking beliefs. He provides individual and group consultation in EMDR therapy, as well as CBT.



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The Cognitive Bridge

Strengthening your EMDR Practice through CBT Insights

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The Cognitive Bridge: EMDR with CBT Insights

  • $129.00
  • 1-Day Virtual Training
  • 3 Professional CEs and 3 EMDRIA Credits

Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule


Program Abstract/ Program Description 

This advanced course explores how to harness the skills and concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to enhance EMDR practice.  Discusses Cognitive Behavioral theory as a way to bring new insights to the AIP model.  Implements effective CBT techniques into each of the eight phases.

Course Abstract:  

This training helps EMDR practitioners improve their practice by translating the language and techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT is frequently taught in graduate schools, internships, and clinical settings, meaning that many clinicians have at least a passing familiarity with this model. Reviewing overlaps and differences between the models helps bridge providers from practicing good CBT to good EMDR Therapy.

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to leverage their knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory to enhance their skills in the AIP model. Participants will be able to describe how CBT as an approach fits alongside EMDR Therapy.  Finally, practitioners will enhance their EMDR mastery by utilizing and translating CBT skills and concepts.

Course Objectives

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

  1. Recall at least two basic components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory.

  2. Describe how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be leveraged to improve use of the AIP model in EMDR Therapy.

  3. Identify at least three CBT skills or concepts that may be utilized to augment EMDR Therapy practice.



Time/Content:


Time: Course Content:



(90 min)
  • Introduction to concepts - Cognitive Behavior Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Theory and the AIP Model



(90 min)
  • Core CBT Principles
  • Integrating with the 8 Phases
  • Other Considerations
Total:  3 Hours



Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is an advanced course open to  EMDR therapy clinicians.  

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 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 by EMDRIA for  EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-.

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 3 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 coursework/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. 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 
  • 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 training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.
  • This training does not offer NBCC credit.

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

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.

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Address: 1398 SW 160th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33326, USA
Phone: 954-290-8446
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More information about obtaining your CE Certificate for this course is available at the end of the workshop.

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