Foundations of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Salutogenic Approach to Trauma Healing and Resilience Building

Foundations of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Salutogenic Approach to Trauma Healing and Resilience Building is organized by Arizona Trauma Institute (ATI) and will be held from Jun 24 - 27, 2025.

Training Takeaways:

• Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the EMDR Therapy model, including the theoretical basis, the purpose of each of the eight phases, and the model’s application in treating both complex and single-incident trauma.
• Participants will develop skills in various self-regulation and resourcing techniques, including practical tools to manage arousal states and promote client stability, ensuring a safe therapeutic process that minimizes re-traumatization risks.
• Participants will learn advanced techniques for addressing complex and developmental trauma, including recognizing and managing dissociative symptoms, using interweaves, and navigating attachment-based issues to facilitate healing.
• Participants will understand the latest research supporting EMDR’s efficacy, incorporating trauma-informed care principles that emphasize holistic healing and resilience-building from a Salutogenic perspective.
• Participants will be equipped to adapt and integrate EMDR Therapy techniques into their existing therapeutic practices, accommodating a range of client needs and treatment goals.
• Participants will learn to incorporate mindfulness techniques that have deep, historical roots in healing practices, promoting awareness and presence for both therapist and client to support the EMDR process.
• Participants will explore the cultural and historical significance of bilateral stimulation, using traditional elements like rhythm and movement to enhance EMDR Therapy's therapeutic effects.
• Through live demonstrations, partner-led exercises, and guided practice, participants will build confidence in desensitization, installation, and closure phases, allowing them to competently apply EMDR Therapy techniques with clients.