EMDR Training
Patti Miller, MA, LP​
Co Founder of The Midwest Center for EMDR Trauma and Emotional Healing
Co Owner and Training Director of the Midwest Center for EMDR Training and Therapy
EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant
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Susan Schaefer, PhD, LP
Co Founder and Co-Owner of the Midwest Center for EMDR Training and Therapy
EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Training Provider, Curriculum Developer, Curator, Licensor
Basic EMDR Training Information
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a comprehensive psychotherapy (developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987) which accelerates the treatment of disturbing life events that impact current functioning.
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The theoretical basis of EMDR is the Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP) which holds that trauma interferes with brain processing. EMDR is a method of accessing and resolving disturbing life experiences/memories that have resulted in disrupted self-beliefs, negative emotions and distressing body sensations.
Training Info
This training program offers complete basic training in EMDR therapy (including the EMDRIA* required 10 hours of consultation) through lectures, practicum experience and exercises. It has been designed to spread learning and skill development over four two-day modules (Friday and Saturday) within a three month period of time. With this clinically focused training format, there are more opportunities for review, consultation and repeated practice of key conceptual and clinical skills to solidify learning.