EMDR LEVEL 2 - ADULT

What is EMDR Level 2 Advanced Training - Adult Focus?

EMDR Level 2 builds on the foundations of Level 1 to provide skills to apply EMDR therapy to complex presentations with multiple comorbidities. This training includes adaptive information processing (AIP) case conceptualisation, advanced preparation theory and techniques, use of cognitive interweaves, skills for overcoming defences, blocks and fears of therapy, specific EMDR approaches for complex issues (such as dissociation), and an EMDR fidelity refresh to ensure effective integration of EMDR Therapy into your clinical work. 

Level 2 (Adult) Training consists of:

• Two day in-person workshop

  Preworkshop

• 5 hours online learning

• 3 hrs of facilitated online practicum (1 week before the in-person training)

EMDR Level 2 (Adult) Course Content and Objectives 

• Attain an enhanced understanding of case conceptualisation and treatment planning for complex cases.  
• Learn how to assess each client’s capacity for trauma-focused therapy, and practice advanced preparation techniques to adequately prepare clients for memory reprocessing phases.  

• Refresh the 8 phases of EMDR Therapy, reviewing each step in the context of fidelity. 

• Attain a level of competency in the ability to contain and restrict memory reprocessing to ensure effectiveness and tolerability for each client’s capacity.   

• Effectively use resource development techniques and cognitive interweaves. 

• Consider the implications of dissociation in each phase of EMDR.  

• Further explore the application and adaptations of EMDR to various populations and clinical presentations beyond PTSD. 

• Know how to consider the different implementations of EMDR in terms of treatment dose and delivery (i.e., in weekly sessions or more intensive forms).  

Prerequisite for EMDR Level 2 Advanced Training (Adult):  

• Completion of an EMDR Level 1 (Introductory) training accredited by the EMDR Association of Australia
  
• Experience (at least 4 clients) using EMDR memory reprocessing with clients. 

Ongoing learning: 

• It is recommended that learning is consolidated through EMDR consultation. Participants will be provided with direction to ongoing learning in the field of EMDR therapy and appropriately accredited EMDR Consultants.

Training Certificates:  

A certificate of attendance is provided on completion of the EMDR Level 2 workshop.  

Certificates of completion of EMDR Basic Training are provided on the completion of all training requirements (EMDR Level 1, EMDR level 2, and 10 hours of EMDR consultation) within a 2 year time frame.  

EMDR Training Eligibility and Conditions:  

EMDR Basic Training, including Level 2, is for eligible mental health professionals who are looking to learn EMDR therapy.

To check that you are eligible to be trained in EMDR therapy, please check the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) eligibility before registering.  The EMDR Association of Australia set all training eligibility and standards, and all applications for eligibility are assessed through the EMDRAA Accreditation and Standards Committee ([email protected]).  

Important Additional Information 

EMDR Therapy Training Australia's EMDR Basic Training is accredited by the EMDR Association of Australia.

EMDR Therapy trainings will meet AHPRA Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development. 

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