Preferred registration deadline: November 6th

3 CEs

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that continues to grow in popularity, sparking dialogue in both clinical and non-clinical spaces. Despite its increasing visibility, many clinicians report gaps in their knowledge and understanding of the approach and often find that the only option for learning more is the 50+ hour EMDR Basic Training.

This introductory workshop is designed to provide participants with an orientation to EMDR theory, the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, and Dr. Francine Shapiro’s conceptualization of trauma and its impact on the brain. While this workshop is not a substitute for formal EMDR Basic Training, participants will leave with practical techniques, foundational case conceptualization skills, a clearer understanding of when it may be appropriate to refer clients for EMDR therapy, and greater insight into whether pursuing EMDR Basic Training is the right fit for their professional goals.

This is an in-person workshop that will be held on Washington University’s Danforth Campus. The exact location and directions will be emailed to registered participants before the course date.

General Admission: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 30.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, School Social Workers, and other individuals working with trauma.

Agenda:

• Welcome and introductions - 5 mins
• History of EMDR theory - 15 mins
• Introduction to the AIP Model - 40 mins
• Cases and candidates for EMDR - 20 mins
• Trauma-informed grounding skills & skills practice - 40 mins
• Case scenarios: When is it time to refer out? - 30 mins
• Next steps and potential learning paths - 15 mins
• Wrap up and Q&A - 15 mins

Learner Outcomes

• Define trauma and describe its impact on the brain as conceptualized within EMDR and the AIP model.
• Identify the potential fit of EMDR therapy training with the participants’ current clinical practice and professional development goals.
• Recognize client symptoms and clinical presentations that may warrant consideration of EMDR therapy as a treatment option.

Course Completion Requirements:

• The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/24/2025 – 9/24/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
• The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.
• To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.
• Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown.  You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
• For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancellation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries, please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.