EMDR Therapy
Basic Training
Trauma is a story written deep within the mind and body — but it can also be rewritten. EMDR is a powerful, research-backed method for helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and distress.
Our EMDR Basic Training program is your first step toward becoming a skilled, confident EMDR therapist. Designed for mental health professionals, this comprehensive training will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you need to integrate EMDR into your clinical practice effectively and ethically.
What is EMDR Basic Training?
EMDR Basic Training is the essential first step toward becoming a fully trained EMDR therapist. This foundational program teaches the core principles, protocols, and procedures of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy — a powerful, evidence-based approach to treating trauma and other distressing life experiences.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is a live, interactive, 40-hour EMDR Basic Training designed to meet all requirements set by EMDRIA — and to keep you engaged, energized, and fully supported along the way.
Our trainings are offered live via Zoom. At IRIS, we believe learning should be dynamic, relatable, and enjoyable. Our training environment is intentionally crafted to balance education, connection, and a little fun, too.
Throughout this program, you’ll complete:
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20 hours of lecture — thoughtfully designed to provide not just theoretical knowledge, but practical frameworks you can immediately apply in clinical practice
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20 hours of practicum — hands-on practice of EMDR techniques in supervised small groups
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10 hours of consultation — guided support to apply EMDR skills in real-world clinical settings
We bring EMDR to life through a blend of lecture, live demonstrations, client videos, small group discussions, experiential exercises, and partnered practice.
If you're ready to grow your skills, deepen your impact, and experience a training that’s both meaningful and memorable, we can’t wait to welcome you.
Why Complete
EMDR BASIC TRAINING
Empower Deeper Healing
EMDR doesn’t just mask symptoms — it helps resolve the underlying traumatic memories and beliefs that keep clients stuck in cycles of distress, anxiety, or dysfunction.
Expand Your Clinical Skill Set
Whether you work with trauma, grief, anxiety, chronic illness, or complex cases, EMDR offers a structured yet flexible approach that complements virtually any therapeutic style.
Meet the Growing Demand for EMDR Therapy
More clients — and more referral sources — are specifically seeking EMDR-trained therapists. Completing Basic Training sets you apart in a competitive field.
Experience Real Clinical Transformation
EMDR offers therapists a clear, effective roadmap for even the most complicated cases — helping you feel more confident, effective, and connected to your clinical work.
Fulfill EMDRIA Requirements
Our program meets all EMDRIA standards, ensuring you have a clear foundation to begin your EMDR training journey.
Become Part of a Professional Community
Through training, practicum, and consultation, you’ll connect with other dedicated clinicians who are passionate about healing and growth — for themselves and their clients.
WHY TRAIN WITH IRIS?
At IRIS, our training team is made up of experienced EMDR trainers who have spent years teaching with other organizations — and have now come together to create something of their own. Across the board, our trainers have received consistent praise for their humility, approachability, compassion, and their ability to make training feel warm, welcoming, and human. We believe that learning doesn’t require perfection — it requires curiosity, courage, and a safe space to grow. Our team shares this mindset wholeheartedly. We encourage participants to show up authentically, ask questions, take risks, and make mistakes — because that’s how real learning happens. We’re here to support you every step of the way with encouragement, respect, and a genuine passion for your growth as a clinician.
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