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    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025 (Select a class to begin registration)
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      • Lifeologie, Dallas, TX, 2025 In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – June 27-29 & August 8-10
      • East TX, Winnsborrow 2025 In-Person Training – July 11-13 & August 1-3
      • Abilene, TX In Person Training 2025 – July 11-13 & 25-27
      • Summer I Online 2025 – July 25-27 & August 8-10
      • San Antonio In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – July 18-20 & August 15-17, 2025
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – August 22-24 & Sep 12-14, 2025
      • Fall I Online 2025 – September 19-21 & October 17-19
      • Fall In-Person Corpus Christi, TX – Sept 26, 27, 28 & Oct 17, 18, 19, 2025
      • Houston (Katy) Hybrid Training 2025 – September 26-28 & October 24-26
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • Bilingual EMDR Refresh! Conducting EMDR Therapy in Spanish, June 27 & 28, 2025
      • EMDR & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat – November 14-15, 2025
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
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  • Home
    • CompassionWorks Team
  • Trainings
    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025 (Select a class to begin registration)
      • Summer Weekday Online 2025 – June 23-25 & July 14-16
      • Lifeologie, Dallas, TX, 2025 In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – June 27-29 & August 8-10
      • East TX, Winnsborrow 2025 In-Person Training – July 11-13 & August 1-3
      • Abilene, TX In Person Training 2025 – July 11-13 & 25-27
      • Summer I Online 2025 – July 25-27 & August 8-10
      • San Antonio In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – July 18-20 & August 15-17, 2025
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training – August 22-24 & Sep 12-14, 2025
      • Fall I Online 2025 – September 19-21 & October 17-19
      • Fall In-Person Corpus Christi, TX – Sept 26, 27, 28 & Oct 17, 18, 19, 2025
      • Houston (Katy) Hybrid Training 2025 – September 26-28 & October 24-26
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • Bilingual EMDR Refresh! Conducting EMDR Therapy in Spanish, June 27 & 28, 2025
      • EMDR & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat – November 14-15, 2025
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
    • About the trainings…
      • Fulfillment Policy, Policy Agreements, and Criteria for Completion
      • Online EMDR Therapist Training Information
      • Basic EMDR Training Eligibility Requirements
      • Go here to make up a consultation group
      • EMDR Class Comments
  • EMDR + Universities
  • Therapists
    • CompassionWorks Trained EMDR Therapists
    • Recommended Consultants for Certification
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • EMDR Therapy Benefits
    • Mindfulness
  • Contact
    • Contact Jordan
    • Services
    • Intake Paperwork

From the Blog

A Mother’s story – September Suicide Awareness Month
By Melinda Switzer, MA, LPC, NCC
In From the Blog
Posted September 13, 2024

A Mother’s story – September Suicide Awareness Month

This month is Suicide Awareness Month. This week we hear from a skilled clinician who has also personally experienced the loss of a child through suicide. Here is her story. Hello, my name is [...]

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EMDR with Teens Part II
By Amber Quaranta-Leech
In From the Blog
Posted August 8, 2024

EMDR with Teens Part II

Welcome to Part II of this blog posting. We ended off last week with History taking with our teen clients. As we move into Phase 2 we can use the great imaginations of the teens to help them [...]

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Standard EMDR Protocol vs. Modified Protocol: Key Considerations for Therapists
By Amanda Martin, Ph.D., LMFT-Supervisor, LPC, BCN
In From the Blog
Posted August 7, 2024

Standard EMDR Protocol vs. Modified Protocol: Key Considerations for Therapists

As an EMDR therapist, I frequently receive inquiries from consultees about the application of Modified EMDR Protocols with clients. While I acknowledge that Modified Protocols can be beneficial [...]

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EMDR and Teenagers: Part 1
By Amber Quaranta-Leech
In From the Blog
Posted August 5, 2024

EMDR and Teenagers: Part 1

August is Teenager Mental Health Awareness Month. As I (Amber) think about what to write to you I think of several different topics I could cover. First, I think of a statement I heard from Dave [...]

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Embracing EMDR as a Latina Clinician: Empowering BIPOC Clients on the Path to Healing
By wpengine
In From the Blog
Posted July 22, 2024

Embracing EMDR as a Latina Clinician: Empowering BIPOC Clients on the Path to Healing

As a Latina clinician, I have seen how trauma can deeply affect people from communities that are often overlooked. Since I was an intern, I have worked with people of color and immigrants who [...]

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Embracing Resilience: Integrating EMDR Therapy into Diagnostic Practices
By Amber Quaranta-Leech
In EMDR Therapy, From the Blog
Posted May 2, 2024

Embracing Resilience: Integrating EMDR Therapy into Diagnostic Practices

As healthcare providers, our journey in understanding the intricacies of mental health treatment often leads us to reevaluate established practices. One such pivotal moment for me occurred during [...]

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On Becoming EMDR Certified
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Therapy, FAQ - EMDR Training, From the Blog
Posted May 1, 2024

On Becoming EMDR Certified

After you become EMDR trained, the next step is to become EMDR Certified. The EMDRIA guidelines are here:  https://www.emdria.org/emdr-training/emdr-certification-2/ and you can read through [...]

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EP: 14 Conversations with Clinicians Using EMDR | The History of EMDR with Dr. Roger Solomon
By Jordan Shafer
In From the Blog, The CompassionWorks Way, The EMDR Way
Posted April 30, 2024

EP: 14 Conversations with Clinicians Using EMDR | The History of EMDR with Dr. Roger Solomon

Dr. Roger Solomon is a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in the areas of trauma and grief. He is on the Senior Faculty of the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) [...]

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Fulfilling Our Ingrained Nature
By Jordan Shafer
In From the Blog
Posted February 28, 2024

Fulfilling Our Ingrained Nature

In my conversation with Randy Young, Galaxy Guitar Products USA, which you’ll hear on the podcast soon, he was very clear on the events that led up to his development of finger protectors for [...]

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The AIP Model Chart
By Jordan Shafer
In From the Blog
Posted December 22, 2023

The AIP Model Chart

Because as EMDR therapists we use the AIP model to guide our treatment approach, it helps to have a basic understanding of it and how it works.  While the neurology behind EMDR processing can be [...]

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Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.

Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and a master’s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy. 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and a master’s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.

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