EMDRIA-Approved 
EMDR  Training Therapy with  Expressive Arts Focus 

Part II

(Online)

January 29-31, 2026

(Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

9:00 am-5:30pm  (Eastern Time)

Discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is one of the most researched and utilized methods in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other forms of human distress connected to trauma. Completing our full basic training approved by the EMDR International Association is a multi-tiered process. 

Part II Training (3 Days= 21 total hours of Lecture and Practicum): Enhanced practicum content, covering best practices for using EMDR Therapy with special populations and in the tricky scenarios of clinical practice; advanced content on ethics and neurobiology also covered, in addition to working with the art of case conceptualization. Day 4 of the training focuses on ethical practice, learning about interweaves, appropriate use of modifications (according to the EMDRIA definition of EMDR). and applying modifications for special populations. By the end of Day 4, participants will have had the chance to practice supervised implementation of some of these techniques. Day 5 instructs participants on specific protocols/targeting sequences, best practices with special populations and clinical situations, and accessing specialty resources and protocols for variously noted populations. By the end of Day 5, participants will experience supervised practice of targeting sequences/protocol for identified special populations/situations. In Day 6 participants will review the neurobiology of trauma, present a clinical case study through the EMDR Therapy/AIP framework, complete supervised practice of practice elements, discuss the characteristics of a strong EMDR therapist, and develop a plan for continued consultation.

Instructor(s)

Irene Rodriguez, LMHC, REAT

EMDRIA-Approved Trainer

Irene M. Rodriguez is a bilingual EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Trainer and Consultant, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and trauma specialist with over fifteen years of experience. She is the founder of Mindful Journey Center, where she offers EMDRIA-approved EMDR Therapy Training, available in English, Spanish, and bilingual formats, with an integrative focus on expressive arts, mindfulness, and parts work. She also is the Director of the Certificate of Expressive Arts Therapy that also include the Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator Training. Irene specializes in helping clinicians navigate complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment wounds. Her training and consultations are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and grounded in creative, body-based practices that support both client healing and therapist well-being. In addition to training therapists, Irene is a certified Laughter Yoga and Meditation Facilitator and Sound Healing Practitioner. She is a contributing author in EMDR Therapy and Creative Arts with Dr. Jamie Marich, and she regularly offers professional retreats in Puerto Rico that blend EMDR, expressive arts, and self-care. Irene is deeply committed to helping new EMDR therapists build confidence, deepen their clinical intuition, and bring embodied presence into their work.

Continuing Education

This is a beginner-level course. Attendance at all in-person and online sessions, and course evaluation is required to receive CE Certificate. Course evaluation is made available part II has been completed within this course portal. Upon completing the evaluation, participants will automatically receive their certificate via the email used to create their Thinkific account. If the certificate is not received within 24 hours, please contact [email protected]

CE credit hours for this training are offered in conjunction with Helping Hands Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC. 

This course (Part & Part II) is approved for 42 CE credit hours by the following approval agencies:

Helping Hands Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC is recognized by the New York State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education by the State Boards of Social Work for licensed social workers #SW-0567, Mental Health Practitioners for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0202, and Psychology for licensed psychologists #PSY-0074.

Mindful Journey Center is an approved training provider in EMDR Therapy by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). EMDRIA is not a provider of continuing education, although they do authorize training providers in EMDR therapy after a rigorous approval process. Completion of Part I and Part II constitutes partial training in EMDR Therapy. Completion of required consultation is needed to receive full certificate of training from the Mindful Journey Center.

Course Curriculum

    1. Your EMDR Therapy Part II Training (Online)

    2. Informed Consent & Code of Conduct

    3. Tips for a Successful Online Training

    4. Course Description & Objectives

    5. Required and Recommended Reading & Resources

    6. Presenter and Assistant Presenters

    7. Training Agenda

    1. 10th (c) Edition Part II Manual

    2. EMDR Therapy Worksheets

    3. Formas Terapia EMDR en español (Fases 1 a 8)

    4. Recursos Preparación (Fase 2)

    5. Navigating Dissociation Infographic

    6. Window of Tolerance Infographic

    7. Navegando Disociación

    8. Phase 1 Identity Race and Culture

    9. EMDRIA Required Quiz Study Guide

    10. Bilateral Stimulation (Easy Free Online Program)

    11. EMDRIA Required Learner Assessment (Quiz) Study Guide

    1. Standard Phases 1-8

    2. Mini Demo

    3. Phase 1 Client History Telehealth

    4. Calm Safe Space Telehealth

    5. Calm Place Gone Bad

    6. Container Telehealth

    7. Testing out DAS Telehealth

    8. Phase 3-7 Telehealth

    9. Explaining DAS

    10. Phase 8 Future Template Telehealth

    1. What's Next... Important Follow Up Information

    2. EMDR Consultation for Completing your Training

    3. EMDRIA Learner Assessment Study Guide

    1. EMDRIA Required Learner Assessment (The Quiz)

    2. Completing Your Course Evaluation and Receiving Your CE Certificate

    3. EMDRIA Training Evaluation (Optional)

About this course

  • Free
  • 34 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content