Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients On-Demand
$169.00
Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients On Demand- $169
This Workshop is Completed on your own time Online Through CompassionWorks.com.

This On-Demand, 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.
![]() | Dr. Jose Carbajal attended Baylor University after his tenure in the U.S. Army, 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 trainings. Jose’s research focus is on the interventions clinicians use to treat trauma, neuroscience, and faith. Dr. Carbajal is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, an EMDRIA Approved Trainer in EMDR, and a CompassionWorks Lead Trainer. | ![]() | Amanda Martin, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC, BCN, Eagala MH graduated from Texas Woman’s University and is a native Texan. She specializes in working with people and families with trauma histories in residential and outpatient settings. She has a Ph.D. in Family Therapy and has the following licenses: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified in Neurofeedback, and Mental Health Eagala Professional. Amanda is EMDR Certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, an EMDR Trainer, and a CompassionWorks Lead Trainer. |
| Jose Carbajal, PhD, LCSW | Amanda Martin, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, and BCN |
Credits from CE Classes: 3 hours
EMDRIA Credits: 3 hours
NBCC Credit Hours: 3 hours
EMDR therapy is effective and useful to most clients with proper preparation. This training provides a structured method to summarize recent research on EMDR with Neurodivergent Clients, Integrate clinical adaptations for working with Neurodivergent Clients, Distinguish similarities between PTSD symptoms and Autism, Explain adaptations for EMDR reprocessing, and review video demonstrations of EMDR preparation and protocol.
Objectives: The training provides a guide to assist therapists with gathering adequate information, recognizing neurodivergent client readiness for EMDR, identifying client needs in the preparation phase, and creating a treatment plan for EMDR reprocessing.
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- Summarize recent EMDR therapy research with neurodivergent clients
- Integrate clinical adaptations for working with neurodivergent clients
- Distinguish similarities and differences between PTSD symptoms and
autism - Explain adaptations for EMDR reprocessing with clients who have autism
and ADHD - Review video demonstration of EMDR preparation and protocol
Treatment planning techniques will be shown for the sequencing of targets. Demonstrations of stabilization exercises to help clients build skills in their ego strength and affect tolerance. Live demonstrations and a scripted handout include new resource development and installation methods.
Forms and a quick reference guide are included with the training.
 Access Instructions: After completion of purchase log-in through the CompassionWorks.com user account you create or log into upon checkout. The workshop will be located under “My Courses” when you click on your username at the top right corner.
You will need to complete the course in it’s entirety including the evaluation of presenters and final course exam which must be passed at 80%.
Continuing EducationÂ
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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.
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Three (3) EMDRIA credits, advanced continuing education for those who have completed EMDRIA-approved Basic training before starting the training.
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.
Cancellation Policy
- Refund for On-Demand/Asynchronous Workshops: 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.


