EMDRIA-Approved 

EMDR Therapy Training with Expressive Arts Therapy Focus (Online)

Part II


March 20-22, 2026

(Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

8:00am-4:30pm  Pacific Time Each Day

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.

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This is live interactive webinar-based training. This is a beginner-level course. Attendance at all live sessions, and course evaluation is required to receive CE Certificate. Course evaluations are made available after all live sessions have been completed within this course portal. Upon completing the evaluation, participants will be able to download their CE certificates.

Participants can earn 21 Continuing Education (CE) hours for this course. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  CE credit is provided by CE-Classes.com, an approved provider for:

  • The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 
  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements. Updated 6/12/2025
  • California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12- 174-0627 Expires 06-2027
  • California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
  • Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
  • Florida Certification Board
  • Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2027
  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
  • New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260
  • New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
  • New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB. 
  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
  • South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
  • Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from aprovider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • This course is NOT available for NBCC credit.
  • This course does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. However our state board approvals may be accepted for license renewal.  Check with your state board.


Irene M. Rodriguez / Mindful Journey Center is an approved training provider in EMDR Therapy by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Approval. 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 & Part II constitutes partial training in EMDR Therapy. Completion of required consultation is needed to receive full certificate of training from Mindful Journey Center.

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.

Course Curriculum

    1. Your Distance Based EMDR Therapy Part II Training

    2. Informed Consent & Code of Conduct

    3. Presenter

    4. Course Description & Objectives

    5. Continue Education

    6. Training Agenda

    7. Tips for a Successful Online Training

    8. Required and Recommended Reading & Resources

    9. Zoom Information and Logistics

    1. 10th (B) Edition Part II Manual (2023)

    2. Adaptive Information Processing Model

    3. Interweaves

    4. Special Populations

    5. EMDR Therapy Worksheets

    6. Navigating Dissociation Infographic

    7. Dissociative Experiences Scale

    8. Dissociative Symptoms Scale

    9. Window of Tolerance Infographic

    10. Phase 1 Identity Race and Culture

    11. Bilateral Stimulation (Easy Free Online Program)

    12. EMDRIA Required Learner Assessment (Quiz) Study Guide

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

    2. Recursos Preparación (Fase 2)

    3. Navegando Disociación

    4. EMDRIA-Children's Toolkit (Spanish)

    1. Cognitions for Children

    2. DES: Children and Teens

    3. Circle of Strength

    4. Grounding- Resourcing

    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. EMDRIA Learner Assessment Study Guide

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

About this course

  • Free
  • 41 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content