There is limited research on using EMDR therapy with neurodiverse clients. This workshop’s focus is to provide an overview of the research findings available and to help clinicians develop a neurodiverse perspective when working with neurodivergent clients in clinical settings (Chapman & Botha, 2023). This will include cautions, recommendations, and tips for working with neurodivergent clients and adaptations to EMDR processing with neurodivergent clients, including with children and adults. A review of how autism and complex posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms can present with similar symptoms and how clinicians can assess for differences or comorbidity is provided. An overview of the EMDR Autism protocol to use with autism is presented (Paulson, 2022). The participants will review two video demonstrations of an adaptive preparation exercise for two neurodiverse clients.
This live, online 3-hour, EMDRIA-approved, webinar course, created and taught by Amanda Martin, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN, and Jose Carbajal, Ph.D., LCSW, and is filled with an easy instructional guide including live demonstrations, sample forms, and practical strategies for in-session exercises and client homework exercises.
This workshop is intended for Licensed (fully licensed and associates) and Pre-Licensed (graduate students) Mental Health Professionals. This workshop is not limited to EMDR trained clinicians, so that non-EMDR trained therapists are welcome. However, this is not a supplemental to an EMDR therapy basic training and only EMDR trained therapists will qualify for EMDR continuing education credits.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND CONTENT
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Content (90 minutes): Two videos will be presented with a child and an adult using the strategies discussed in the workshop.
Materials for the training will be provided through the Online Training Manual
PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN
24285 Katy Freeway , Kaufman , Texas
PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN
24285 Katy Freeway , Kaufman , Texas
Takes insurance?: No
Completed CompassionWorks trainings: Houston, Texas
EMDR
PhD, LCSW
- , Richardson , Texas
PhD, LCSW
- , Richardson , Texas
Takes insurance?: No
Insurance providers: bla
Completed CompassionWorks trainings: EMDRIA Approved Trainer in EMDR, CompassionWorks Lead Trainer.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026
If cancellation is more than 4 days prior to and not including the workshop start date then a full refund of the amount paid minus a $35 administrative fee is given.
If cancellation is 3 days or less prior to and not including the workshop start date then no refund is given.
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 5 – 10 business days.)
ADA assistance – Please contact Amber Quaranta-Leech if special accommodation is required.
CompassionWorks offers three (3) continuing education (CE) credits for LPCs, social workers, MFTs, psychologists, and other mental health professionals at no additional cost. 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.
CompassionWorks is an approved provider for LPCs and LMFTs in Oklahoma
CompassionWorks, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7836. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CompassionWorks, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Three (3) EMDRIA credits, advanced continuing education for EMDRIA members, are included.
Early Bird $149, until 2 weeks before Workshop, then- $169
This Workshop is Conducted Live Online Through CompassionWorks.com over Zoom.
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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
