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    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025/ 2026 (Select a class to begin registration)
      • Azusa Pacific University 2025/2026 *PUBLIC* EMDR Therapist Training Dec 2025/ Jan 2026
      • Winter I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 16-18 & February 20-22
      • Killeen/Central Texas, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – January 22-24 & February 5-7
      • Winter II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 30- February 1 & February 27- March 1
      • Durham, NC, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 6-8 & March 27-29
      • Dallas (Plano) 2026 – Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 27-29 and May 1-3
      • Spring I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – March 20-22 & April 24-26
      • Spring II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – April 10-12 & May 15-17
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training 2026- August 14-16 & September 11-13
      • Fall I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – September 18-20 & October 9-11
      • Houston (Katy), 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – September 25-27 & October 16-18
      • Fall II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – October 16-18 & November 6-8
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • EMDR Therapy in Short Term Treatment Programs
      • EMDR History and Preparation March 7, 2026
      • Utilization of EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning, April 18-19, 2026
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients, May 30, 2026
      • Bilingual EMDR Refresh! Conducting EMDR Therapy in Spanish, August 28-29, 2026
      • EMDR Therapy Equine-Assisted – October 2026
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients On-Demand
    • 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
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  • Home
    • CompassionWorks Team
  • Trainings
    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025/ 2026 (Select a class to begin registration)
      • Azusa Pacific University 2025/2026 *PUBLIC* EMDR Therapist Training Dec 2025/ Jan 2026
      • Winter I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 16-18 & February 20-22
      • Killeen/Central Texas, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – January 22-24 & February 5-7
      • Winter II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 30- February 1 & February 27- March 1
      • Durham, NC, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 6-8 & March 27-29
      • Dallas (Plano) 2026 – Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 27-29 and May 1-3
      • Spring I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – March 20-22 & April 24-26
      • Spring II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – April 10-12 & May 15-17
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training 2026- August 14-16 & September 11-13
      • Fall I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – September 18-20 & October 9-11
      • Houston (Katy), 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – September 25-27 & October 16-18
      • Fall II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – October 16-18 & November 6-8
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • EMDR Therapy in Short Term Treatment Programs
      • EMDR History and Preparation March 7, 2026
      • Utilization of EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning, April 18-19, 2026
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients, May 30, 2026
      • Bilingual EMDR Refresh! Conducting EMDR Therapy in Spanish, August 28-29, 2026
      • EMDR Therapy Equine-Assisted – October 2026
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients On-Demand
    • 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

Brain Stuff

The Science of Self-Compassion: What Your Brain Needs to Grow Stronger
By Natalia Monge
In Brain Stuff, From the Blog
Posted December 10, 2025

The Science of Self-Compassion: What Your Brain Needs to Grow Stronger

We often think of self-compassion as a soft skill—something warm, maybe even indulgent. But neuroscience tells a different story. Self-compassion isn’t just kind—it’s powerful. It [...]

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Resolving Emotions – Michael Brown
By Jordan Shafer
In Addictions, Brain Stuff, Counseling Psychotherapy, From the Blog, Michael Brown
Posted July 29, 2015

Resolving Emotions – Michael Brown

Allow yourself to watch that feeling for awhile; just be with it and allow it to be

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Bessel Van Der Kolk, Oct, 2014
By Jordan Shafer
In Brain Stuff, Counseling Psychotherapy, EMDR Therapy
Posted May 7, 2015

Bessel Van Der Kolk, Oct, 2014

Some notes: Bessel Van Der Kolk – Oct 08, 2014 help people to positively engage with their lives and to find something they are devoted to. Know what you know and know what you feel… stored [...]

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MEMORY RECONSOLIDATION: Key To Transformational Change in Psychotherapy — Bruce Ecker, LMFT
By Jordan Shafer
In Brain Stuff, Counseling Psychotherapy, From the Blog, PTSD
Posted May 7, 2015

MEMORY RECONSOLIDATION: Key To Transformational Change in Psychotherapy — Bruce Ecker, LMFT

This has application to using with EMDR. I think EMDR works well without understanding the underlying emotional learning that has taken place in implicit learning that is one of the benefits of [...]

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Notes on Depression
By Jordan Shafer
In Brain Stuff, Counseling Psychotherapy, Depression, EMDR Therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), Home, PTSD
Posted November 23, 2013

Notes on Depression

Depression can cloud thinking and even interfere with the desire to seek help. If a client has at least four of the following symptoms, at least one form of depression exists. Sad or empty mood [...]

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Military Vet Shares His Success
By Jordan Shafer
In Brain Stuff, Counseling Psychotherapy, Home, PTSD
Posted September 15, 2013

Military Vet Shares His Success

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“Lover’s Cross” ~ Jim Croche
By Jordan Shafer
In Brain Stuff, Counseling Psychotherapy, Home
Posted September 6, 2013

“Lover’s Cross” ~ Jim Croche

A little more on love and attachment disorder…

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The Evolutionary Layers of the Human Brain
By Jordan Shafer
In Brain Stuff, EMDR Therapy
Posted June 8, 2013

The Evolutionary Layers of the Human Brain

THE EVOLUTIONARY LAYERS OF THE HUMAN BRAIN The first time you observe the anatomy of the human brain, its many folds and overlapping structures can seem very confusing, and you may wonder what [...]

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How Stress Blocks Thinking
By Jordan Shafer
In Brain Stuff, EMDR Therapy
Posted June 8, 2013

How Stress Blocks Thinking

This is from Uri Bergmann, from Neurobiological Foundations for EMDR,“This excessive stimulation of the amygdala interferes with hippocampalfunctioning, inhibiting cognitive evaluation of [...]

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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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