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EMDR Therapy Basic Training

About this event

Become EMDR Trained. Transform Lives. Deepen Your Practice.



EMDRIA-Approved | Led by Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™, EMDRIA-Approved Trainer & Consultant

You’re already doing meaningful work as a therapist.

Now, imagine offering your clients a powerful, evidence-based approach that actually helps them heal—deeply, efficiently, and with lasting change.

That’s what EMDR Therapy makes possible. And this in-person, EMDRIA-approved training will give you everything you need to get started—guided by a trusted trainer, in a supportive, hands-on environment.

This Training Is For You If:
✔️You’re a licensed therapist (or on the licensure path) ready to bring EMDR into your practice

✔️You want to feel confident applying the 8 phases of EMDR in real-world clinical work

✔️You’re committed to trauma-informed care and want a method backed by decades of research

✔️You value connection, clarity, and practical support during your learning experience



What You’ll Get in This EMDRIA-Approved Training:

✔️40 Hours of In-Person EMDR Basic Training

✔️20 hours of engaging instruction

✔️20 hours of supported practicum

✔️10 Hours of Group Consultation (online and need to be complete within 12 months)

40 CE Credits (if eligible)

Bonus: 6-Month Access to the “EMDR with Children & Teens” Course

✔️Learn the 8 Phases of EMDR with children

✔️Integrate Play Therapy techniques for deeper work with young clients



Training Details

Location: The Spark Center, Spartanburg, SC

Dates: September 3-7, 2025 

Trainer: Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™

Tuition: $1,497 (includes training, consultation, and bonus course access)

Why Train with Jackie Flynn?

Hi, I’m Jackie. I’ve trained hundreds of therapists across the world in either and/or Advanced and Basic EMDR, often weaving in my specialties—Play Therapy, Sandtray, and nature-based trauma healing. I’m an EMDRIA-Approved Trainer and Consultant who teaches with warmth, clarity, and clinical depth.



I’ll guide you every step of the way through this training. And I believe EMDR should feel human, supportive, and doable—not cold or clinical. That’s exactly how we’ll approach it together.

Your Path to Becoming EMDR Trained Starts Here

By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:
✔️Use all 8 phases of EMDR with fidelity and confidence
✔️Deliver EMDR Therapy to a wide range of client presentations
✔️Facilitate trauma processing with approaches that truly work

Join a community of therapists committed to doing this work well

You’ll also be able to say you’re “EMDRIA Trained” a designation that opens doors, deepens your credibility, and expands your clinical impact.

Take the Next Step—Secure Your Spot Today

✔️ EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training

✔️ 40 Training Hours + 10 Consultation Hours

✔️ Bonus: Play Therapy & EMDR Integration Course

✔️ Flexible Online Consultations After Training

Spots are limited. This training often fills quickly.

Register below to save your seat and join us for a powerful, career-changing experience.

Need a Peek at the Location?

Training will be held at the Spark Center in beautiful Spartanburg, South Carolina. It’s easy to reach (just 20 minutes from GSP Airport), with nearby hotels, restaurants, and lots of Southern charm. A travel guide with nearby lodging, attractions, and tips will be emailed to you after registration.
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  • Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S
    Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S, a leader in trauma therapy, is known for her expertise in integrating play therapy, EMDR, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She's an advanced trainer for EMDRIA and an approved credit provider for the Association for Play Therapy. Jackie hosts global events like the Innovative Child Therapy Symposium and co-hosts the Playful EMDR Summit and Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summit. Her engaging presentations on nervous system-informed therapy, based on Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, teach therapists worldwide. She offers mentorship and supervision, empowering therapists to integrate EMDR and play therapy. Jackie fosters a global play therapy community dedicated to transformative healing.
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CE Info

Earn up to 40 CE Credit Hours

Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by his/her licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) to earn CE credits.

After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:

  • Complete evaluation forms for the event
  • Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CE-Go platform, please contact CE-Go at 888-498-5578 or by email at support@ce-go.com Please Note: Emails for this event will come from "support@ce-go.com".

If you have any continuing education related questions, please contact Jackie Flynn at jackie@jackieflynnconsulting.com 

Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder in case those emails get "stuck". We'd also suggest "Allowlisting" support@ce-go.com. This tells your email client that you know this sender and trust them, which will keep emails from this contact at the top of your inbox and out of the junk folder.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including licensed and pre-licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Professional Counselors (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Psychologists (LP), Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) specializing in psychiatric mental health, and graduate students in a mental health-related program who meet the eligibility criteria. Participants must be on a licensure track and working under appropriate supervision if not fully licensed.

Event Learning Objectives

  • Describe the three-pronged approach of EMDR therapy, which includes addressing past memory networks, current disturbance triggers, and future adaptive responses to facilitate holistic healing and recovery.
  • Describe the significance of each assessment component, such as image, negative cognition, positive cognition, emotions, subjective units of disturbance scale (SUD), and sensations.
  • Describe the process of executing Phase 8 - Re-evaluation in EMDR therapy, including the requisite techniques and skills necessary for assessing treatment progress and adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed.
  • Explain EMDR with Illness and Somatic Disorders, focusing on how to deepen work through the connection between cognitions and body sensations.
  • State the professional, legal, and ethical considerations pertinent to the practice of EMDR therapy, including scope of practice, adherence to professional standards, and obtaining informed consent.

Policies

EMDR Training Policies and Procedures

1. Eligibility Requirements


For the most up-to-date information on eligibility and training requirements, please visit the official EMDRIA website: EMDRIA Eligibility Requirements.

1.1 Eligibility Confirmation
Applicants must confirm their eligibility prior to registration and payment.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible after registration, their seat will be canceled, and a refund will be issued minus a $100 non-refundable administrative fee.
1.2 EMDR Training Eligibility

1.2.1 Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Medical Doctors (MDs): Must be licensed to practice psychiatry in their jurisdiction.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs): Must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing.
Mental Health Clinicians: Must hold a master’s degree or higher in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, psychiatry, or social work and be licensed to practice.
Individuals with Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse Licenses: Not eligible unless they hold an additional mental health license.
1.2.2 Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Must have a master's degree in a mental health field and be actively pursuing full licensure under a licensed supervisor.
Chemical dependency/substance abuse licenses alone do not qualify.
1.2.3 Graduate Students
Must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in a mental health field.
Must have completed core coursework and be in the practicum/internship portion of their program.
First-year graduate students are not eligible.
Must submit required documentation, including a letter from their supervisor.
1.3 Consultant Eligibility Requirements
Must be fully licensed as an LMHC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP, Psychiatrist, or Psychiatric Nurse.
Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health field.
Must work at the same agency as the applicant or meet other EMDRIA-approved supervision criteria.
2. EMDR Training Overview

2.1 Course Structure
20 hours of lecture
20 hours of practicum
10 hours of consultation
Participants must complete the training within one year to meet EMDRIA standards.
2.2 Attendance Policy
Full attendance is required.
Participants must attend in a confidential, distraction-free space.
Participation from a vehicle or public space is not allowed.
Violations may result in removal without a refund.
2.3 Virtual Training Guidelines
A stable internet connection, camera, and microphone are required.
Participants must remain visible on camera throughout the training.
Recording of any session is strictly prohibited.
Participants must use headphones to maintain confidentiality.
3. Cancellation & Refund Policy

3.1 Standard Refund Policy
45+ days before training: Partial refund minus a $250 non-refundable administrative fee.
Less than 45 days before training: No refund unless the seat is filled. If filled, a refund will be issued minus a $250 administrative fee.
No refunds after training begins.
Refund requests for medical emergencies or extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the training provider. Documentation may be required.
3.2 Missed Training Costs
Missed Lecture: $45 per hour. Missing more than 2 hours requires a cohort change.
Missed Practicum: $45 per hour. Missing more than 1 hour requires a cohort change.
Missed Consultation Group: $45 per hour. Arriving more than 10 minutes late requires attendance in a makeup group.
3.3 Change of Cohort & Withdrawal
Cohort Change:
More than 3 weeks’ notice: First change is free; subsequent changes incur a $50 fee.
Less than 3 weeks’ notice: $250 fee applies.
Withdrawal:
More than 3 weeks’ notice: Refund minus a $50 fee.
Less than 3 weeks’ notice: $400 fee, with a refund of the remaining balance.
3.4 Emergency Situations
Technical issues on the participant’s end do not qualify for a refund.
For documented emergencies, contact us immediately for alternative solutions.
4. Grievance Policy
Issues should be reported during training for resolution.
Formal grievances must be submitted in writing.
We will respond within 10 business days.
5. Professional Conduct Policy

Participants must uphold professional and ethical behavior. Violations may result in immediate removal without refund, including:
Harassment or disruptive behavior.
Failure to follow training guidelines.
Violations of confidentiality.
Use of alcohol or illicit substances during training.
6. Liability & Assumption of Risk
EMDR and Play Therapy Integration Support is not liable for technical issues, personal distress, or indirect damages.
Participants assume full responsibility for their well-being and engagement in training activities.
The provider is not responsible for ensuring participant comprehension beyond the curriculum.
7. Dispute Resolution & Legal Considerations
All disputes will be resolved through mediation or binding arbitration in Florida, per Florida laws.
Force Majeure Clause: We are not responsible for cancellations or disruptions due to:
Natural disasters
Technical failures
Pandemics or public health emergencies
Government-mandated restrictions
In such cases, efforts will be made to reschedule the training, but refunds are not guaranteed.
8. Accommodations

We are committed to ADA compliance. If you require accommodations, please notify us at least 30 days before the event.

For accommodation requests, contact support@ce-go.com or call 888-498-5578.

9. Training Correspondence & Dashboard Access
All training-related communications will be sent via CE-Go or jackie@jackieflynnconsulting.com.
Check your spam or junk folder if you do not receive emails.
Your Attendee Dashboard includes:
Daily meeting links (each unique to you)
Training materials
Additional resources and updates
Cameras must remain on during training.
Join from a confidential, distraction-free setting.
Punctuality is required to ensure full participation.
Check technology before each session to minimize technical issues.
By registering and submitting payment for this training, participants acknowledge and agree to all policies outlined above. These policies ensure a fair, professional, and high-quality training experience for all attendees.
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  • Date
    September 03 - 07, 2025

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