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

Houston, TX | November 1-2, 2024

EMDR AND MINDFULNESS WEEKEND RETREAT

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

EMDR AND MINDFULNESS WEEKEND RETREAT
Houston, TX | November 1-2, 2024

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

  • Courtyard by Marriott Houston
    I-10 West/Energy Corridor
    12401 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
    Click Here to Reserve Your Room
  • Friday, November 1st, 1:00 - 6:00 pm
    Saturday, November 2nd, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Lunch on Saturday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Provided, we will eat together as a group)
  • 12 EMDRIA Credits (included)
    12 CEUs for Texas LPC, MFT, and LSW (included)
  • Courtyard by Marriott Houston
    I-10 West/Energy Corridor
    12401 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
    Click Here to Reserve Your Room
  • Friday, November 1st, 1:00 - 6:00 pm
    Saturday, November 2nd, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Lunch on Saturday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Provided, we will eat together as a group)
  • 12 EMDRIA Credits (included)
    12 CEUs for Texas LPC, MFT, and LSW (included)
    The certificate of completion serves as your documentation for your state CE credit, if your state licensing board does not require CE program pre-approval.
Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

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

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Retreat Schedule
Retreat Schedule
Courtyatd Marriot
Courtyatd Marriot

Retreat Schedule

Retreat Schedule

  • Friday:
    12:00 - 1:00 pm |  Registration
    1:00 - 6:00 pm | Mindfulness Check-In,     EMDR Therapy Lecture, and Meditation
  • 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 EMDR
    12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch (Provided)
    1:00 - 2:45 pm |  Sleep, Mindfulness, and The Wheel of Awareness and EMDR Lecture
    2:45 - 3:00 pm | Break
    3:00 - 4:30 pm | The Wheel of Awareness Lecture
    4:30 - 5:00 pm | Summary/Conclusion Final Lecture
  • Friday:
    12:00 - 1:00 pm |  Registration
    1:00 - 6:00 pm | Mindfulness Check-In, EMDR Therapy Lecture, and Meditation
  • 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 EMDR
    12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch (Provided)
    1:00 - 2:45 pm |  Sleep, Mindfulness, and The Wheel of Awareness and EMDR Lecture
    2:45 - 3:00 pm | Break
    3:00 - 4:30 pm | The Wheel of Awareness Lecture
    4:30 - 5:00 pm | Summary/Conclusion Final Lecture
  • Retreat Cost: $395 Early Bird Price: $335 until 10/25
  • Hotel rooms are not included in your Retreat Cost. You will receive a discounted room rate if you decide to stay on-site. Click Here to Reserve Your Room.
  • 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. 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.