Fort Worth, 2024 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – August 9-11 & August 23-25
$1,299.00 – $1,499.00
In-Person – Fort Worth, TX – Online
This Training is a Hybrid Training. The first weekend, August 9-11 is on-site in Fort Worth, Texas and the second weekend is on Zoom.
This hybrid, in-person, and online EMDR Therapist Training is open to mental health professionals across the US and Canada. The times for the training will be in the Central Time Zone. If you want to attend just follow the regular registration process listed below. This is an EMDRIA-approved training and here are the requirements for eligibility.
There are minimal requirements for the online weekend of the training: You will need to be able to have a quiet space for participation with your fully functioning computer connected to the internet. Your computer must have full audio and video capabilities. Using a Chrome or Firefox browser is preferred. If you need to attend by tablet or iPad, while not ideal, is also possible. Go <here> for more information.
Become an EMDR Therapist
This is for the Complete EMDR Therapist Training, which consists of two 3-day sections and 10 hours of online group consultation. It is an EMDRIA-approved program and upon completion, you are a fully trained EMDR therapist. This is the pathway to becoming certified in EMDR.
This training is for counseling interns and licensed mental health professionals. Eligibility requirements for the training are listed here.
In addition to the two weekends, each trainee must attend five 2-hour group consultations. These are done by video conferencing between and after the training weekends.
Upon completion, this training provides 40 continuing education hours for Texas Only LPC, MFT, and Social Workers. Partial credit is unable to be given. CE credits for states other than Texas are available to purchase from CE Classes.
About the Training
This training is designed to explain, demonstrate, and apply the practical experience you will need to use EMDR effectively with your clients. Even after the first weekend, you will be encouraged to use it with appropriate clients and begin preparing the others who are not ready.
EMDR gets at the source of maladaptive behaviors by providing sub-cortical resolution to free up stuck or frozen intrusive thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. This training is focused on teaching you the basics of EMDR and the most effective way to incorporate it into your practice.
All trainees will be asked to participate in practicum exercises as part of the training. You will be encouraged to work on personal issues that are appropriate for the training environment.
There will be demonstrations with individual attendees throughout the 6 days, and you are encouraged to consider being a volunteer. In addition, all participants will be paired to practice the protocols and procedures that are explained in the class. This will be done in a safe, supportive environment in which confidentially will be maintained.
*Early registration cutoff date is two weeks prior to the first day of training. Registration begins at 8:00 am on the first day of training. The training site is online.
*Each attendee must attend five 2-hour group consultations in addition to the training sessions. These consultations are done by video conference or by phone.
Required reading: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, Third Edition, by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., EMDR Originator. This book is not included in course materials and tuition.
Scheduled Presenters
 | Jordan Shafer, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor doing EMDR based trauma therapy for over 15 years in Plano, TX. He works with adults and older teens with histories of complex trauma and PTSD. He was in the last class of therapists trained by Francine Shapiro, in 2005. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant in EMDR and an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trainer. |
| Jordan Shafer, MS, LPC |
 | Robert is an EMDR Approved Consultant, EMDRIA Approved Trainer, and a CompassionWorks Trainer and has practiced EMDR since 2016. His specialties are complex trauma and dissociation. Additionally, Robert has worked with clients who have struggled with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and OCD. He enjoys helping consultees gain a deeper understanding of the EMDR practice, particularly the importance of target sequencing, cognitive interweaves, and how best to implement EMDR into your theoretical framework. |
Weekend 1 Location:
Best Western Plus Fort Worth North
3751 NE Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76137
(682) 255-1201 / (704) 912-1293
Weekend 2 Location: Online
There are minimal requirements for the online weekend of the training: You will need to be able to have a quiet space for participation with your fully functioning computer connected to the internet. Your computer must have full audio and video capabilities. Using a Chrome or Firefox browser is preferred. If you need to attend by tablet or iPad, while not ideal, is also possible. Go <here> for more information.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on what to do before the training begins.
Dates and Times:
August 9-11, 2024 (First Weekend)
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- Friday – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (CDT)
- Saturday – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (CDT)
- Sunday – 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (CDT)
Group video/phone consultations: Group calls are set up during the first weekend, and are considered an integral part of the training. There is some flexibility regarding the video/phone consultations, so that if these days and times don’t work exactly, then accommodations and adjustments can be made.
August 23-25, 2024 (Second Weekend)
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- Friday – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (CDT)
- Saturday – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (CDT)
- Sunday – 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (CDT)
Training Cost: (Includes both 3-day weekends and the 10 hours of group consultation)
Early Bird Rates (through Friday, July 26, 2024):
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- Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional $1495.00
- Intern/Nonprofit/DoD: $1295.00
Regular Rates (after July 26, 2024):
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- Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional: $1645.00
- Intern/Nonprofit/DoD: $1445.00
Lodging is NOT included in the Training Cost. However, you will receive a discounted rate on your room for attending this training. To make your reservation for WEEKEND 1 at the On-Site Hotel, click here.
Continuing Education
Forty continuing education (CE) credits for Texas LPC, LCSW, and MFT mental health professionals and are provided by CompassionWorks at no additional charge.
Continuing Education (CE) credits are also available through CE-Classes for those needing credits for licenses outside of Texas. These are available for an additional charge of $40.00 per weekend.
The course agenda is to teach the use of EMDR Therapy to licensed mental health professionals and qualified interns. This is a link to the Training Objectives
In this case, CE Classes is the provider of continuing education (CE) credits. The Skill Level is All levels, Beginner to Advanced. “There are no known conflicts of interest for this workshop”. These credits are for Psychologists and Counselors outside of Texas. A total of 40 CEs are available, 20 per weekend of training.
“Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at ce-classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.”
“Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval”
All grievances must be in writing to Jordan Shafer, and will be replied to within 5 – 10 business days.)
ADA assistance – Please contact Jordan Shafer if special accommodation is required.
CE-Classes is approved by:
- The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- Florida Certification Board
- The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant coursework/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 2-2025
- The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education
- The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education
- Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Provider # RCST031201
- New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State EducationDepartment’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
- New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
- New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
- The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2024 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
- The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2024.
- This course is NOT available for NBCC credit
- This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.
Cancellation Policy:
- If cancellation is more than 14 days prior to the training start date, then the full refund of the amount paid minus the $75 admin fee is given.
- If cancellation is between 4-14 days before the training start date then no refund is given but we can apply the amount paid minus the $75 fee to another training.
- If cancellation is 3 days or less prior to the training start date, then no refund is given but we can apply the amount minus a $400 fee to another training.
Policy for Changing 2nd Weekend
- The charge for changing or missing (more than 3 hours of) the second weekend after registration and attending a different one is $375.00.
Policy for Missing Training Hours
- The charge for rescheduling to make up any missed portion of the training over 20 minutes is billed at $125 per missed hour with a minimum charge of one hour. This may not apply to a computer or internet malfunction if it is quickly followed with a phone call and/or resolution.
- Any missed portion of the training over 20 minutes must be approved in advance and approval may not be possible depending on the time and day of the training.
Policy for Making Up a Consultation Group
- The charge for making up a group after the second weekend has been completed is $50.00 per group hour or $100 per individual hour.
Time Frame for Completion of Program
- The online program is required to be completed within a 12-month period beginning at the time of attendance of the first day of the first weekend. (Completion involves attending Weekends 1 and 2 and the 10 hours of consultation.)
- In-person and onsite trainings are required to be completed in a 2-year period beginning at the time of attendance of the first day of the first weekend. (Completion involves attending Weekends 1 and 2 and the 10 hours of consultation.)
Policy for Recording Trainings
- Online trainings may be recorded and used at CompassionWorks LLC’s discretion. Demonstrations may be recorded however, will only be used with the signed consent of the demonstration participants. Breakout rooms and practicums are not recorded. We respect your privacy. If you are concerned with your image or voice being recorded and used in any manner please, feel free to reach out and let us know.
- On-site and in-person trainings may be recorded and used at CompassionWorks LLC’s discretion. Demonstrations may be recorded however, will only be used with the signed consent of the demonstration participants. Dyad or Triad practicums will not be recorded. We respect your privacy. If you are concerned with your image or voice being recorded and used in any manner please, feel free to reach out and let us know.
- Attendees may not record any portion of the trainings for any reason.
In the event that circumstances cause the venue to close due to COVID-19, a COVID-19 variant, any other communicable disease, a weather-related event, or any other reason, this training will be transferred to an online format. The above refund policy will still be used in this event.
There are minimal requirements for switching to an online format: You will need to be able to have a quiet space for participation with your fully functioning computer connected to the internet. Your computer must have full audio and video capabilities. Using a Chrome or Firefox browser is preferred. If you need to attend by tablet or iPad, while not ideal, is also possible. Go <here> for more information.
Payment Plan
A payment plan option to pay in thirds is available – 1/3 down and 1/3 due each month after registration for two months. There is a 5% charge added to use this payment option. The payment plan is selected at the time of registration. The registration must be paid in full prior to receiving a certificate of completion.
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