EMDR Basic Training Course 2026

The Integrative Trauma Program of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies Presents:

EMDR BASIC TRAINING COURSE

Trainer:

Pria Alpern, PhD

Description

What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a comprehensive psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to disturbing events and present life conditions. This interactional, standardized approach has been empirically tested in over 20 randomized controlled studies with trauma patients and hundreds of published case reports evaluating a considerable range of presenting complaints including, depression, anxiety, phobias, excessive grief, somatic conditions and addictions and compulsive disorders. EMDR Therapy is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing model which hypothesizes that unprocessed memories appear to set the basis for a wide range of dysfunction. A number of neurophysiological studies have documented the rapid post-treatment EMDR therapy effects.

How is the training set up? Trainees will learn via lecture, video, demonstrations, Q & A sessions, role play demonstrations, small group exercises and supervised practice sessions. Each participant will experience EMDR as both clinician and client through two training modules. The Basic EMDR Training is Approved by the EMDR International Association (www.emdria.org) and uses an innovative format designed to lead the participants in a sequential learning experience emphasizing conceptual clarity, procedural details, and skill development using lecture, discussions drawn from actual EMDR therapy sessions, video clips of EMDR sessions and supervised practicum. This training also provides the additional, required 10 hours of basic training consultation, to provide you with support as you integrate EMDR therapy into your clinical practice.

This training offers you the opportunity to learn how to provide EMDR therapy to your clients online or in person by practicing it’s implementation using both formats.

Training Dates:

Part I:

Friday 4/10/26, 8:30am-6pm

Saturday 4/11/26, 8:30am-6pm

Sunday 4/12/26, 8:30am-4pm

Part II:

Friday 6/5/25, 8:30am-6pm

Saturday 6/6/25, 8:30am-6pm

Sunday 6/7/25, 8:30am-4pm

The training must be attended in its entirety. Partial credit will not be given. An EMDRIA Certificate of Completion of EMDR Basic Training will be provided upon completion of 50 hours of training (Part I and Part II) AND completion of 10 hours of case consultation).

PART I LEARNING OBJECTIVES 10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice

I. Learn the underlying adaptive information processing theory of EMDR therapy and other theoretical brain functioning and research issues

II. Learn to assess the appropriateness of using EMDR therapy with your clients

III. Learn to integrate EMDR therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan

IV. Develop the skill in using all eight phases of EMDR therapy

PART II LEARNING OBJECTIVES 10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice

I. Describe strategies to identify and effectively resolve problem areas in the utilization of EMDR

II. Describe protocols for closing down incomplete sessions

III. Describe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment

IV. Describe strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses

V. Describe strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms and phobias

VI. Describe strategies to treat more complex trauma-related disorders

REGISTRATION COSTS

This fee includes the required additional 10 hours of basic training consultation

$1,850.00 per person for individuals working in private practice

$1750.00 per person for individuals working full time (30 hour or more) in a non-profit setting or for full time students

Diversity Scholarship - This scholarship is available to applicants accepted to the EMDR BASIC TRAINING. The scholarship will cover half of the cost of tuition. This scholarship is open to all applicants. A written essay will be required for scholarship consideration. Please let the trainer know of your interest by contacting her at: [email protected]

Continuing Education: 40 Professional CE's are provided upon completion of the training.

* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. The National Institute for the Psychotherapies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies 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 psychoanalysts #Psyan-0004.

* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies 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-0018.

* National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) 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-0059.

Pria Alpern, PhD

Dr. Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is the founder of the Manhattan Center of Trauma Studies and director of Center Psychology Group in New York City, a psychotherapy practice in New York City that specializes in treating trauma within the adult and perinatal populations. She is a graduate of the EMDR Clinical Affiliate Program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Trauma Treatment Center in New York City, where she completed her EMDR training. She is also an advanced-level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEI). Dr. Alpern has specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from Postpartum Support International. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus. Dr. Alpern holds a B.A. in Psychology and Art History from Georgetown University.

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Alpern creates mental health content providing psychoeducation and raising awareness about EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy on her Instagram and TikTok platforms. She has been quoted in Glamour UK, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times.

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