EMDR and Mindfulness Weekend Retreat: Strategies for Integrating Mindfulness and EMDR Therapy

Abilene, TX | November 10-11, 2023

Transform Your Therapeutic Practice to New Heights

Join our exclusive weekend retreat tailored for EMDR-trained therapists.

Offering strategies for integrating mindfulness and EMDR therapy. Based on research and its neurobiological foundation.

EMDR AND MINDFULNESS WEEKEND RETREAT Abilene, TX | November 10-11, 2023

Learning Objectives

  • Learn to describe the 8 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 practices
  • Strategize integrating mindfulness to help clients manage affect between sessions
  • Teach clients how to increase distress tolerance through mindfulness
  • Apply mindfulness strategies to clinical practice
  • Demonstrate mindfulness strategies to use in clinical practice
  • Summarize strategies implemented during lecture & practicum
  • Integrate EMDR & mindfulness into practice
Therapist EMDR and Mindfulness Weekend Retreat in Abilene, TX.

Location & Details

  • Abilene Christian University (ACU) ACU Biblical Studies Building 1850 Teague Blvd. Abilene, TX 79699
  • Friday, November 10th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm Saturday, November 11th, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Lunch on Saturday from 12:00 - 1:30 pm At the World Famous Bean (included)
  • 12 EMDRIA Credits (included) 12 CEUs for Texas LPC, MFT, and LSW (included)
  • Abilene Christian University (ACU) ACU Biblical Studies Building 1850 Teague Blvd. Abilene, TX 79699
  • Friday, November 10th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm Saturday, November 11th, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Lunch on Saturday from 12:00 - 1:30 pm At the World Famous Bean (included)
  • 12 EMDRIA Credits (included) 12 CEUs for Texas LPC, MFT, and LSW (included)

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Meet Your Presenter

Jose 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, social work practice, faith, 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.

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Retreat Schedule

Retreat Schedule

  • Friday: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Registration 1:00 - 6:00 pm EMDR Therapy Lecture
  • Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 am Body Scan / Medicine Wheel 10:00 - 10:15 am Break 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Memory Formation, Neurobiology of Trauma and Sleep Lecture 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:30 - 2:45 pm  The Wheel of Awareness Lecture 2:45 - 3:00 pm Break 3:00 - 5:00 pm The Wheel of Awareness Lecture 4:30 - 5:30 pm Summary/Conclusion Final Lecture
  • Friday: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Registration 1:00 - 6:00 pm EMDR Therapy Lecture
  • Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 am Body Scan / Medicine Wheel 10:00 - 10:15 am Break 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Memory Formation, Neurobiology of Trauma and Sleep Lecture 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:30 - 2:45 pm  The Wheel of Awareness Lecture 2:45 - 3:00 pm Break 3:00 - 5:00 pm The Wheel of Awareness Lecture 4:30 - 5:30 pm Summary/Conclusion Final Lecture
  • Tuition:  $219
  • Credit Card or Paypal accepted
  • Cancellation Policy: A Refund of the full amount, less the $25.00 admin fee will be granted, up to 14 days (2 weeks) prior to the workshop date. There will be no refund given for cancellations 13 days or less.

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.