This is an 8-hour EMDRIA-approved, webinar course, created and taught byย Amanda Martin, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, Eagala Mental Health Professional, and features Daisy and other Equine Partners. This course is filled with an easy instructional guide including demonstrations, sample forms, and practical strategies for in-session exercises and client homework exercises.
This is an on-demand, asynchronous workshop. You may work at your own pace.
This workshop is intended for EMDR Trained therapists or Equine Specialists who partner with an EMDR Trained Therapist in the provision of Equine Assisted Therapy.
Continuing Education Credits: 8 hours
NBCC Credit Hours: 8 hours
EMDRIA Credits: 8 hours
(EMDRIA credits count only for those who have completed their EMDRIA-approved EMDR training before the start date of the workshop.)
Objectives:
Introduction and review of research โ 60 minutes
Team Approach for equine-assisted services โ 60 minutes
Break – 10 mins
AIP Model and EMDR Phases 1 & 2 review equine-assisted intervention- 60 minutes
Safe Place demonstration and discussion โ 60 minutes
Lunch Break (60 minutes)
Review of Phases 3-8 and demonstration of Phase 3 and discussion โ 60 minutes
Demonstration of Phase 4-7 and discussion โ 60 minutes
Break – 10 mins
Future template demonstration and discussion – 60 minutes
Closing sessions, connecting with facilities, and takeaways โ 60 minutes
All needed materials are provided in the online Training Modules. Please contact Amber with any questions regarding access of your materials.
PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN
24285 Katy Freeway , Kaufman , Texas
Takes insurance?: No
Completed CompassionWorks trainings: Houston, Texas
EMDR
Training is provided on-demand. You will have access to all modules through CompassionWorks.com after completion of purchase. Please contact Amber with any questions regarding access of your materials.
Refund for On-Demand/Asynchronous Workshops:ย Refunds minus a $35 administrative fee will only be available for up to 3 days after purchase. The workshop must be completed within 90 days after the purchase date.
Policy for Recording Trainings
Online trainings may be recorded and used at CompassionWorks LLCโs discretion. If you are concerned with your image or voice being recorded used in any manner please, feel free to reach out and let us know.
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.
All grievances must be in writing to Amber Quaranta-Leech, and will be replied to within 7 business days. Our grievance policy can be found here.
ADA assistance โ Please contact Amber Quaranta-Leech if special accommodation is required.
Continuing Education
CompassionWorks, LLC adheres to policies required by BHEC in Texas for LP,LPC, LCSW, & LMFT
CompassionWorks, LLC is an approved provider in Oklahoma for LPC & LMFT

All grievances must be in writing toย Amber Quaranta-Leech, and will be replied to within 7 business days.) Grievance Policy can be found here.
ADA assistance โ Please contactย Amber Quaranta-Leechย if special accommodation is required.
EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assited – $289
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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. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelorโs and masterโs degrees in social work and a masterโs 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.
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.ย
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.ย
Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelorโs and masterโs degrees in social work and a masterโs 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.
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.