ACU Biblical Studies Building, Abilene, TX – Nov 10, 11, 2023

This event is intended for EMDR trained therapists and must be attended in-person.

Early Bird Special Discount Until October 25, 2024

Workshop Presenter

Jose Carbajal, PhD, LCSW

Jose Carbajal, Ph.D.is a licensed clinical social worker. He served in the U.S. Army; after his military service, Jose attended Baylor University, where he received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in social work, and a master’s degree in theological studies. He completed his Ph.D. in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. Jose has several publications, and he has conducted many professional presentations and workshops. Jose’s research focus is on the interventions clinicians use to treat trauma, neuroscience and social work practice, faith, and trauma, and social disparity. Jose has over 10 years of clinical experience; his clinical specialties are trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, substance abuse, and interpersonal relationship issues. Dr. Carbajal is an EMDR Trainer and Consultant.

EMDR & Mindfulness Teaching Objectives

Describe the eight phases of EMDR therapy.
Define and describe mindfulness.
Describe the current literature on mindfulness, EMDR, and neuroscience.
Identify and explain how mindfulness could be integrated to clinical practice.
Strategize how to integrate mindfulness strategies to help clients manage affect in between session and increase distress tolerance.
Apply and demonstrate mindfulness strategies to clinical practice.
Summarize strategies implemented during lecture and practicum and integrate EMDR and mindfulness into practice.

Location, GPS, Dates and Time, Lunch, and Continuing Education

Location: Courtyard by Marriott Houston I-10 West/Energy Corridor
12401 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 
Days and TimesFriday, November 14, 2025
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
*Registration opens at 12 pm
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Lunch IncludedLunch on Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 will be provided.
Continuing Education:12 EMDRIA Credits and 12 Texas LPC, MFT and LSW

Retreat Schedule

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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.