EMDR Refresher Timeline HandoutOverview of the Course:This timeline allows for a balanced, trauma-informed approach that integrates both theoretical content and interactive application through live demonstrations and practicums, ensuring a comprehensive and sensitive review of EMDR therapy. Throughout the course, the focus will be on creating a safe, supportive learning environment that acknowledges and respects participants' individual needs, experiences, and learning styles. The course also provides ample time for participant interaction, practice, and feedback, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that is critical for the healing process and ensuring it meets the standards of an EMDRIA-approved refresher course.DAY ONE - Thursday, September 25th, 20257:30AM - 5:30PMFoundations, EMDR Phases 1-4, & PracticumsPART ONE7:30 AM - 12:00 PM (4 Hours, 30 Minutes)STAGE 1 and 2: Case Formulation and Affect Regulation7:30 AM - 8:00 AM (30 Minutes)Sign-In Period/Community Networking8:00 AM - 8:15 AM (15 Minutes)Welcome & Introduction● Overview of the course, goals, and objectives● Participant introductions and icebreaker● Establish ground rules and course structure8:15 AM - 10:45 AM (2 Hours, 30 Minutes)STAGE 1: Case Formulation and Affect RegulationIntroduction to Integrating EMDR Therapy into Your Clinical Practice & Review of the 8 Phases of EMDR [Phases 1-2]● Overview of EMDR Therapy and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model● Core principles and framework of EMDR● Discussion of the evidence supporting EMDR and its applications● Phase 1: Client History & Treatment Planning (STAGE 1 Case Formulation)○ History taking, screening for suitability, and treatment planning● Phase 2: Preparation (STAGE 1 Case Formulation)○ Safe place exercise, distress management techniques, introduction to dual attention stimulation (BLS/DAS)10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (15 Minutes)BreakSTAGE 2: PROCESSINGPhase 2: PreparationPhase 3: AssessmentPhase 4: DesensitizationPhase 5: InstallationPhase 6: Body ScanPhase 7: Closure11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 Hour)Review of Phase 3: Assessment● Identifying target memories, negative and positive cognitions, SUDS, and body sensations12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 Hour)Lunch BreakPART TWO1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (4 Hours, 30 Minutes)STAGE 2: Processing Continued1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 Hour, 30 Minutes)Phase 4: Desensitization (STAGE 2 Processing)● Bilateral stimulation and reducing disturbance through processing● Discussion and Q&A about challenges in these phases2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 Minutes)Practicum Orientation● Place practicum participants into small groups of threeLive Demonstration● Live demonstration of Phase 1-4 application2:45 PM - 3:00 PM (15 Minutes)BreakPRACTICUM3:00 PM - 5:15 PM (2 Hours, 15 Minutes)3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1 Hour)Practicum 1, Phases 1 and 2● Participant break-out groups for practicum sessions (practicing with a peer)● Facilitator-guided feedback during and after practicum exercises4:00 PM - 4:15 PM (15 Minutes)Break4:15 PM - 5:15 PM (1 Hour)Practicum 2, Phases 3 and 4● Participant break-out groups for practicum sessions (practicing with a peer)● Facilitator-guided feedback during and after practicum exercises5:15 PM - 5:30 PM (15 Minutes)Practicum Debrief and Wrap-up Day 1● Review techniques for strengthening the therapeutic relationship● Address secondary issues and client concerns during EMDR● Review of the most common difficulties in Phases 1-4 and how to manage them effectively● Receive instructor feedback● Review of key takeaways● Preparation for Day 2: Phase 5-8 and adaptationsDAY TWO - Friday, September 26th, 2025:7:30AM - 5:30PMEMDR Phases 5-8, & PracticumsPART THREE7:30 AM - 12:00 PM (4 Hours, 30 Minutes)STAGE 2: Processing ContinuedPhase 4: Desensitization RevisitedPhase 5: Installation7:30 AM - 8:00 AM (30 Minutes)Sign-In Period/Community Networking8:00AM - 8:30 AM (30 Minutes)Welcome, Review of Day 1● Review of key points from Day 18:30 AM - 8:45 AM (15 Minutes)Introduction to Day 2● Introduction to Phases 5-8, Adaptations, and outline for today8:45 AM - 10:00 AM (1 Hour, 15 Minutes)Review of the Phase 4: Desensitization● Making sure understanding is clear and checking in on understanding the SUD, noticing any reduction in client’s SUD from previous processing● Bilateral stimulation and reducing disturbance through processing● Discussion and Q&A about challenges in these phases10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (45 Minutes)Phase 5: Installation● Strengthening positive cognitions and adaptive beliefs10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (15 Minutes)Break11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 Hour)Phase 6: Body Scan● Identifying and processing body sensations connected to traumaPhase 7: Closure● Techniques for ensuring client stability after each session12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (60 Minutes)Lunch BreakPART FOUR1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (4 Hours, 30 Minutes)Integration and Practicum1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (30 Minutes)STAGE 3: IntegrationPhase 8 Three Prong Processing1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (30 Minutes)Phase 8: Reevaluation (STAGE 3 Integration)● Three-prong Processing: Past, Present, Future Integrative Psychotherapy. Checking in on progress, addressing unresolved issues, and setting the stage for future sessions2:00 PM - 2:15 PM (15 Minutes)Practicum Orientation● Place practicum participants into small groups of threeLive Demonstration● Live demonstration of Phase 4-8 applicationPRACTICUM2:15 PM - 5:00 PM (2 Hours, 45 Minutes)2:15 PM - 3:45 PM (1 Hour, 30 Minutes)Practicum I, Phases 4 and 5● Participant break-out groups for practicum sessions (practicing with a peer)● Facilitator-guided feedback during and after practicum exercises● Review of the most common difficulties in Phases 4-5 and how to manage them effectively● Receive instructor feedback3:45 PM - 4:00 PM (15 Minutes)Break4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (1 Hour)Practicum 2, Phases 6, 7 and 8● Participant break-out groups for practicum sessions (practicing with a peer)● Facilitator-guided feedback during and after practicum exercises● Review of the most common difficulties in Phases 6, 7, and 8, and how to manage them effectively● Receive instructor feedback5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (30 Minutes)Wrap-Up & Q&A● Final questions and reflections● Recap of key learning points from the course● Closing thoughts on how to integrate EMDR into practice effectivelyCourse Evaluation & Closing● Participants complete course evaluation forms● Final remarks and thank you● CEU Certificates awarded*Thank you for trusting Dr. Treva Jones & Associates to help you build confidence as you integrate EMDR into your clinical practice!