On Friday October 23, the international EMDR community was shocked by the untimely and tragic death of Carol York in a vehicle accident in Austin Texas. Carol became a friend soon after I first joined the EMDR community in 1991. Carol made extensive contributions to the advancement EMDR therapy, some public and well-known, many behind the scenes.

I was privileged to get to know Carol well when she joined me in Japan for nearly all of my early trips there in the late 1990s. She was instrumental in helping Masaya Ichii and his team develop the now flourishing Japan EMDR Association. Carol was known by many as the founding executive director of EMDRIA where she served with distinction for many years.

I have many fond memories of Carol spanning the three decades in which we were friends. What I remember best about Carol are her warmth, grace, and generosity of spirit. Her obituary can be read here.

The EMDR Research News for November 2015

Just published on the SonomaPTI blog are 9 new EMDR journal articles with complete abstracts- including one English language open access article.

Looking forward, the next advanced group teleconference consultation series will be starting January 8. See the details below.

The Fall 2015 Basic training in EMDR has one weekend left to go in the 4 weekend series with the maximum of 25 enrolled. Registration for the Spring 2016 Basic training is open now.

Please let me know if there are other ways I can support your professional development in EMDR therapy.

Spring 2016 Basic Training in EMDR in Alameda near Oakland Airport

Registration will open October 10, 2015

Here are the Spring 2016 dates
March 5 and 6
April 2 and 3
May 7 and 8
June 4 and 5, 2016

Learn more about the Spring 2016 basic training in EMDR and download registration materials.

Read our FAQ page to find answers to most of your basic training questions.

See participant and staff videos on our YouTube channel.

Read the book.

Pass the exam.

Earn your credits.

Choose your home study book course

EMDR and Dissociation: The Progressive Approach

or

A Guide to the Standard EMDR Protocols for Clinicians, Supervisors and Consultants

Both approved for 12 EMDRIA credits (and CEs too!!)

Review and chose the online or paper exam version before you pay for your course.

Also available

The Advanced Audio Course: Strengthening the Self

Approved for 12 EMDRIA credits or CEs.

EMDRIA Conference Distance Learning Programs

Earn from 1.5 to all 12 EMDRIA Credits (and CEs) by listening to these programs, reading the handouts, and completing short examinations

With EMDRIA conference courses you can choose from a variety of presentations on topics relevant your practice and earn from 1.5 to all 12 EMDRIA Credits and CEs from selected presentations.

Chose from presentations on
* The Neurobiology of EMDR
* AIP, Attachment Theory and EMDR Case Conceptualization
* The Negative Impact of Complex PTSD on Health
* and more...