Comprehensive Level 1 Training
8:45 AM- 5:00 PM Daily
The training consists of 2 parts – one day preparation and 2 days live training
Part A: Pre-Workshop Preparation
- 8 hours compulsory preparation completed online prior to the training
- The learning modules consist of recorded lectures and reading material covering important conceptual foundations
- These are completed through our online learning system, at your own pace and in your own time.
A link to the online material will be sent 3 weeks prior to the live training and must be completed at least 48 hours before the live workshop.
Part B: Live Online Workshop and Practicum
- 2 days of experiential learning and practice delivered via Zoom.
- The focus is on building skills to enable you to safely provide EMDR to your clients.
- Participants work in small groups and use private Zoom rooms to practice giving and receiving EMDR under supervision.
Required textbook: Participants must have access to a copy of the required text. Shapiro, F. (2018) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures (3rd Edition), Guilford Press: New York.
Cost
- Early bird $890+ GST until September 1
- Normal fee $990 +GST
Cost
Purchase by June 30 for End of Financial Year Special
- EOFY Special Early Bird $890 + GST (ends 30 June 2025)
After June 30
- Early Bird Rate: $995 +GST (ends September 1)
- Normal Rate: $1075 + GST
Eligibility: Participants in Basic Training must meet EMDRAA eligibility requirements Check eligibility here.
Trainer
Dr. Jenny Dwyer is a mental health social worker and child and family therapist. She is an experienced clinician, consultant and trainer.









