Advancing EMDR Practice: Innovative Strategies for Strengthening Phase 2

DATES

April 23, 2026

October 2, 2026

Time

9:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. CST

CE

NBCC Hours: 3

ACEP NO. 7105

PENDING APPROVAL FOR 3 EMDRIA CREDITS

EMDRIA  #21024

Cost

$105.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)

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Description 

This advanced training provides EMDR clinicians with innovative and practical strategiesto enhance Phase 2 resourcing and stabilization within the EMDR protocol. Building on foundational EMDR skills, this workshop focuses on strengthening client readiness, tailoring interventions for complex trauma presentations, andexpanding the therapist’s clinical toolkit to support emotional regulation, safety, and engagement within a client’s window of tolerance. 

Through a combination of didactic instruction, case examples, and experiential practice, participants will gain the confidence to integrate flexible, creative, and evidence-informed approaches into their Phase 2 work. Designed for clinicians who have completed EMDR basic training, this course equips participants with concrete tools to optimize client outcomes and deepen their clinical effectiveness in preparation for trauma processing. 

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the clinical rationale, goals, and functions of Phase 2 within the EMDR protocol and two examples its role in enhancing client readiness for trauma processing
2. Demonstrate at least three innovative resourcing techniques designed to enhance stabilization, safety, and self-regulation for clients with complex trauma presentations
3. Apply clinical reasoning to select, adapt, and implement three Phase 2 interventions that align with each client’s unique needs, strengths, and therapeutic goals within the EMDR framework

Live/Virtual Training Information

• If you register for the Virtual Classroom training, make sure you have a good WIFI connection.
• Your computer will need a camera for you to be visible throughout the entire training to receive the certificate.
• We will be using Zoom for the training; therefore, you will need to download the Zoom program to be able to use the link.
• You will receive three emails from us before the training. The first email will be sent out the week before the training and will include the zoom link, time of the training, details regarding your lunch order, and our address. The second email will be sent the beginning of the week in which the training is being held and will include all the information included in the first email plus the materials for the course. The third email will be sent the morning of the training and will include the Zoom link, the posttest (if needed) and the evaluation for the course.
• There will be two 15-minute breaks (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Your certificate will be emailed after the training, within 5-7 business days upon receiving your evaluation and posttest (if needed).
• While it is rare, there are occasions when we must cancel a training due to low registration. If this occurs, we will notify registered participants by Tuesday evening of the week of the scheduled training. We appreciate your understanding and will provide alternative options at that time.
• Our Live/Virtual trainings are offered in a hybrid format—held live at a physical location and streamed via Zoom at the same time. In-person attendees join the presenter on-site, while virtual participants watch the live training in real time and can fully participate through Zoom.

Why Come In Person?

• Receive in-person contact CE hours
• Enjoy staying in Fort Worth, Texas with hotels within walking distance
• Tour our 7500 square foot counseling practice and continuing education facility
• Build relationships with other participants
• Informal conversations during breaks and lunch with our trainer

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Ashlee Coleman

M.A., NCC, LPC-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Ashlee has been a private practice counselor in Texas since 2013. Often joined by her psychiatric service dog, Winston- who is trained to facilitate the therapeutic process for clients- she provides therapy to individuals and families of all ages, beginning at birth. Her specialties include treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders, working with helping professionals, and providing care to clients with various treatment-resistant presentations.  In addition to private practice, her professional experience includes a year working at a Texas Children’s Advocacy Center, 4 years providing therapy to children within the public school system, and 10 years working at a public University in Texas, first as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer, followed by 9 years as an Adjunct Instructor.

Approved Continuing Education Provider

CCFAM Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7105. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CCFAM Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.

EMDR Credit Approval: #21024

CCFAM Training maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.

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