Training Courses
EMDR Basic Training: Spring of 2026 (Virtual Format)
This introductory course prepares participants to become EMDR Trained by providing 25 hours of didactic instruction, 21 hours of practicum, and 12 hours of consultation, all within a four-weekend format. Participants will learn to apply evidence-based EMDR techniques and develop case conceptualizations using attachment theory, the theory of structural dissociation of the personality, and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. Participants will be trained to perform all eight phases of EMDR therapy Standard Protocol, with a focus on PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other DSM-V-TR diagnoses.
When registered for this training, participants must remain with this cohort for all training dates noted below due to staffing ratios and cohort cohesion.
Dates over Zoom: Feb. 21-22, Mar. 28-29, Apr. 25-26, and May 30-31 of 2026
EMDR Basic Training: Spring of 2026 (In Person Format)
This introductory course prepares participants to become EMDR Trained by providing 25 hours of didactic instruction, 21 hours of practicum, and 12 hours of consultation, all within a four-weekend format. Participants will learn to apply evidence-based EMDR techniques and develop case conceptualizations using attachment theory, the theory of structural dissociation of the personality, and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. Participants will be trained to perform all eight phases of EMDR therapy Standard Protocol, with a focus on PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other DSM-V-TR diagnoses.
When registered for this training, participants must remain with this cohort for all training dates noted below due to staffing ratios and cohort cohesion.
Dates: Mar. 21-22, Apr. 18-19, May 16-17, and Jun. 27-28 of 2026
All training dates to be held at:
The Mental Health Collective
20377 SW Acacia Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Treatment Planning & Target Sequencing Update Based on the Latest Memory Research (Virtual & In-Person)
This course consolidates the latest memory research centering the basis for EMDR treatment planning and target sequencing on core maladaptive beliefs (CMBs) which undergird symptoms as purely focusing on symptoms and presenting issues may be ineffective. Live demonstration incorporating CMB-related forms, and supporting scripts round out the training day.
This course will be approved for (8) EMDRIA advanced CE credits and (8) American Psychological Association (APA) CE credits.
Participants must have already completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR basic training to register for this course.
Virtual Dates: Dec. 12, 2025, 8 am to 5:30 pm PT
In-Person Dates: Jan 10, 2026, 8 am to 5:30 pm PT
All In-Person dates to be held at:
The Mental Health Collective
20377 SW Acacia Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
8.0 APA CE Credits (OPTIONAL)
The EMDR Center of Southern California (ECSC) is a Sponsor of the American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) program. This course offers an optional (8.0) APA CEs which may be purchased separately here. If you do not elect to purchase APA CEs for “Treatment Planning & Target Sequencing Based on the Latest Memory Research,” you will nonetheless earn (8.0) EMDRIA CEs as these are contained within the price of the advanced workshop.
APA CEs are useful for license renewal purposes. Most mental health licensing boards in the USA accept APA CEs for both Master and Doctoral level licensure; however, check with your State’s licensing board for exact information pertaining to your license.