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    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025/ 2026 (Select a class to begin registration)
      • Azusa Pacific University 2025/2026 *PUBLIC* EMDR Therapist Training Dec 2025/ Jan 2026
      • Winter I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 16-18 & February 20-22
      • Killeen/Central Texas, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – January 22-24 & February 5-7
      • Winter II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 30- February 1 & February 27- March 1
      • Durham, NC, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 6-8 & March 27-29
      • Dallas (Plano) 2026 – Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 27-29 and May 1-3
      • Spring I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – March 20-22 & April 24-26
      • Spring II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – April 10-12 & May 15-17
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training 2026- August 14-16 & September 11-13
      • Fall I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – September 18-20 & October 9-11
      • Houston (Katy), 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – September 25-27 & October 16-18
      • Fall II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – October 16-18 & November 6-8
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • EMDR History and Preparation March 7, 2026
      • Utilization of EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning, April 18-19, 2026
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients, May 30, 2026
      • EMDR Therapy Equine-Assisted – 2026 Coming Soon
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients On-Demand
    • About the trainings…
      • Fulfillment Policy, Policy Agreements, and Criteria for Completion
      • Online EMDR Therapist Training Information
      • Basic EMDR Training Eligibility Requirements
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      • EMDR Class Comments
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  • Home
    • CompassionWorks Team
  • Trainings
    • EMDR Trainings Schedule 2025/ 2026 (Select a class to begin registration)
      • Azusa Pacific University 2025/2026 *PUBLIC* EMDR Therapist Training Dec 2025/ Jan 2026
      • Winter I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 16-18 & February 20-22
      • Killeen/Central Texas, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – January 22-24 & February 5-7
      • Winter II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – January 30- February 1 & February 27- March 1
      • Durham, NC, 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 6-8 & March 27-29
      • Dallas (Plano) 2026 – Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – March 27-29 and May 1-3
      • Spring I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – March 20-22 & April 24-26
      • Spring II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – April 10-12 & May 15-17
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Summer Weekday Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – June 8-10 & June 22-24
      • Fort Worth In-Person EMDR Therapist Training 2026- August 14-16 & September 11-13
      • Fall I Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – September 18-20 & October 9-11
      • Houston (Katy), 2026 Hybrid EMDR Therapist Training – September 25-27 & October 16-18
      • Fall II Online, 2026 EMDR Therapist Training – October 16-18 & November 6-8
    • Workshops/Retreats
      • EMDR History and Preparation March 7, 2026
      • Utilization of EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning, April 18-19, 2026
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients, May 30, 2026
      • EMDR Therapy Equine-Assisted – 2026 Coming Soon
    • On Demand Workshops
      • EMDR Therapy: Ethical Considerations
      • EMDR Therapy: History and Preparation: A Step-By-Step Guide For Preparing Clients For EMDR
      • EMDR Therapy: Equine-Assisted Workshop – On Demand
      • Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients On-Demand
    • About the trainings…
      • Fulfillment Policy, Policy Agreements, and Criteria for Completion
      • Online EMDR Therapist Training Information
      • Basic EMDR Training Eligibility Requirements
      • Go here to make up a consultation group
      • EMDR Class Comments
  • EMDR + Universities
  • Therapists
    • CompassionWorks Trained EMDR Therapists
    • Recommended Consultants for Certification
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • EMDR Therapy Benefits
    • Mindfulness
  • Contact
    • Contact Jordan
    • Services

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Stress, the Nervous System, and the Space Between Doing and Being
By Natalia Monge
In EMDR Therapy, From the Blog, The EMDR Way
Posted November 12, 2025

Stress, the Nervous System, and the Space Between Doing and Being

There’s a moment—right between trying to hold it all together and finally exhaling—when you can almost feel your body asking for a pause. That’s the space this post is about. The quiet space [...]

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Working with Serious Mental Illness in EMDR: A Trauma-Informed Approach
By Natalia Monge
In EMDR Therapy
Posted May 15, 2025

Working with Serious Mental Illness in EMDR: A Trauma-Informed Approach

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is widely recognized as an effective treatment for trauma-related conditions, particularly Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Its [...]

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The Moment Time Was Born: How Trauma Shapes the Self
By Jordan Shafer
In Founder's Corner
Posted May 8, 2025

The Moment Time Was Born: How Trauma Shapes the Self

There’s a quiet power in the moments that freeze us. A boy climbs a tree and discovers a nest with two perfect blue eggs. He feels nothing but awe—pure connection, being with the experience. But [...]

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EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: Three Things to Consider
By Natalia Monge
In EMDR Therapy
Posted April 2, 2025

EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: Three Things to Consider

By CompassionWorks As we honor Autism Awareness Day and celebrate Neurodiversity throughout April, it’s a meaningful moment to reflect on how we as EMDR therapists can deepen our understanding of [...]

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EMDR – Top Ten List
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy, Home
Posted June 14, 2013

EMDR – Top Ten List

One of the tasks in EMDR therapy is to make a list of the ten most highly charged emotional things that have happened to you.  Usually, this would be over your lifetime; however, this could also [...]

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How EMDR Works – Jordan Explains
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy
Posted June 8, 2013

How EMDR Works – Jordan Explains

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Bone Deep Strength
By Jordan Shafer
In Intuitive Eating
Posted June 8, 2013

Bone Deep Strength

This video shows the importance of posture. Actually, this is extremely important information about how to hold our bodies and its’ effect on our health.

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Using EMDR with Anger
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy
Posted June 8, 2013

Using EMDR with Anger

Jordan shares some ideas on how to move beyond doing EMDR processing on the Big T and Little T traumas and doing it with times when people get angry. Anger situations happen in public when [...]

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EMDR with Couples
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy
Posted June 8, 2013

EMDR with Couples

Jordan Shafer, MS, LPC, EMDR Certfied Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant shares some ideas about using EMDR with couples. It could be used in conjunction with the regular martial counseling [...]

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EMDR Top Ten List
By Jordan Shafer
In EMDR Therapy
Posted June 8, 2013

EMDR Top Ten List

One of the tasks in EMDR therapy is to make a list of the ten most highly charged emotional things that have happened to you.  Usually, this would be over your lifetime; however, this could also [...]

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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.

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