EMDR Educators of Florida Presents:
EMDR Training with Dr. Andrew Dobo
Transform the lives of your clients. Instead of just easing symptoms, Use EMDR to Heal. Advance your mental health career and grow your practice. Train with EMDR Educators of Florida.


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Your EMDR Training Experience:
What to Expect When You Train with EMDR Educators of Florida & Dr. Andrew Dobo
EMDR Educators of Florida empowers therapists to transform the lives of their clients. Led and inspired by author, psychologist, and EMDRIA-approved EMDR trainer Dr. Andrew Dobo, we operate according to our core belief that the quality of the therapist’s training experience makes all the difference in their clients’ outcomes.
Join Dr. Dobo’s EMDR training program for a invigorating, memorable and overall enjoyable learning experience. He take a lot of care ensure students feel comfortable and free to explore as they take in the experience. Dr. Dobo knows that creating this pleasant and refreshing atmosphere aids trainees in their retention of the material.
Get a taste of Dr. Andrew Dobo’s deep passion for EMDR. His influence can be credited for a long and growing list of EMDR therapists whose work contributes to the large and growing body of proof that EMDR works. EMDR transforms the lives of patients and therapists alike. Join us.
EMDR TRAINING OVERVIEW
Pricing
Installment plans are available for both nonprofit and professional rates. The down payment is only $275 but please note that there is a 5% convienience fee. If you have one of our training discount codes, however, the savings always will apply to your down payment and offset much of the cost of the fee.
DESCRIPTION
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR):
INTEGRATING EMDR THERAPY INTO YOUR PRACTICE
SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER
EMDR Therapy: A Detailed Exploration Into the Model
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): a model compatible for most clinical settings
EMDR has established itself as a viable psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma and other related mental health disorders. EMDR is an efficacious treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Research is continuing to demonstrate the widespread applicability of EMDR in a variety of clinical presentations. Some of this will be discussed in the course presentation.
This workshop uses didactic, video, demonstration, and experiential components to explain the theoretical elements of EMDR and to clear up common misconceptions about this therapeutic approach. Case presentations and demonstrations will show participants how this approach can serve as a powerful, clinical tool in the treatment of numerous Axis I disorders, abuse, assault, and in the various problems confronting children and combat veterans (Amen, 2001). The first part of the training reviews the research, history and development of this therapy. The method, model and neurological mechanism (Bergmann, 2000; Servan-Schrieber, 2000; Stickgold, 2002) and behavioral changes (Armstrong & Vaughan, 1996; MacCulloch & Feldman, 1996) are also explained and defined. The participants will understand the eight-phase treatment model, the eight procedural steps of EMDR and the three-pronged approach this model uses as a comprehensive treatment (Shapiro, 2002). This training also includes affect management and grounding skills, target development strategies, negative cognition development and legal and ethical issues as they relate to EMDR.
There are approximately six hours of discussion that teach the trainee all the requisite skills to use the EMDR model safely and appropriately. The workshop also includes six hours of practicum where each participant has an opportunity to be both a client and a clinician.
Also included in the training is the explanation of the Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP) developed by Francine Shapiro, which includes specific principles and protocol that predicts treatment outcome. This provides the structural component of this model. EMDR is also compared to other treatment modalities in this training so one can assess the similarities and differences as well as the strengths and weakness of this model.
The development of the timeline and negative cognition identification/approach (Andrade, Kavanagh, & Baddeley, 1997; Lipke, 1999) are explained and practiced in preparation for the bi-lateral stimulation, which is explained, demonstrated and practiced (Andrade et. Al., 1997; Kavanaugh, Freese, Andrade, & May, 2001).
This course is designed for the clinician to experience the practice of EMDR. The material is based on Francine Shapiro’s book: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures, Second Edition (New York & London: Guilford Press, 2002), as well as other empirical research, some of which is cited here.
This training should interest some clinicians who have been trained many years ago and have not used this therapeutic model very much over the years. This course is a refresher and will increase confidence and understanding, as well as discuss some of the new developments and research related to EMDR therapy.
In addition, the EMDRIA-sanctioned 50-hour Basic Training requires a significant investment of time and money. This course requires much less of an investment of time and money. A clinician can have a good understanding of EMDR after this course is completed. They can then make a clear decision if they want to continue with the EMDR training. If they do continue with EMDR’s basic training, this course will have the trainee well prepared.
Training Presented by EMDR Educators of Florida
CE Provider #50-21044 Board of Psychology Approved
CE Provider #50-21046 Florida Board of LMHC, LCSW, and MFC
Andrew J. Dobo, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist PY 6916
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer
Credits: continuing education credits vary depending on the training
Where: EMDR Educators of Florida, 1270 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 16, #602, Melbourne, FL 32935
There is no known commercial support for this program
ELIGIBILITY AND POLICIES
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
American Disabilities Act
This program is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please email us prior to registration and payment if special accommodations are required. Theresa@EMDReducatorsoffl.com
All classes are done in a facility that accommodates students/participants with disabilities. EMDR Educators of Florida are held in facilities that are in accordance with the American Disabilities Act. Please email Theresa@EMDReducatorsoffl.com to request special accommodations for disability accommodations (ADA)
Cultural Sensitivity and Equal Opportunity
EMDR Educators of Florida prides itself in creating a supportive and safe environment regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture or religion, and does not engage in discriminatory behavior or bias.
TRAINEE RESPONSIBILITY
Group Consultations:
- Consists of ten 1-hour Group Consultation sessions with four participants in each group. These Group Consultation sessions provide an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of EMDR Therapy and learn how to integrate the 8-Phase 3-Pronged approach of EMDR Therapy into their existing practices. Participants will be required to present and discuss cases, and discuss training material during Group Consultations. The times and dates of each group are determined during at the beginning of the training. Each one-hour group is approximately two weeks apart, starting about two weeks after Part 1 and continues after Part 2 for continued support. Typically, five consultations are done in between Part 1 and Part 2. After Part 2 is completed five additional consulting sessions are required.
- Each consultee is expected to spend 15 minutes presenting and discussing. Usually there are four participants per group. Each meeting is an hour. If there is a need for 6-consultees then the group will meet for 90 minutes. 15 minutes per consultee)
- The Group Consultation sessions are held during regular business hours (9 am to 5pm EST) during the weekdays (Mondays to Fridays).
- The times and dates of each group are determined during the first weekend of training, each session approximately two weeks apart, starting about two weeks after Part 1 is complete. For 5-day intensive, consultations will also start approximately two weeks after the training.
- Participants will be required to present and discuss cases, and discuss training material during Group Consultations. If you do not have access to clients, you should not take this training.
- The required 10 consultations must be complete in order to receive the certificate of completion of the 50-hour basic training.
- Groups Consultations are either conducted via video chat, teleconferencing, or phone. More information will be provided by the assigned EMDRIA Approved Consultant or an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in-training during the training.
- Participants must attend the entirety of all assigned Group Consultation sessions.
- These consultations are not included in the training tuition. The range of this fee varies from consultant to consultant ($80.00 to $150.00). Through EMDR Educators of Florida, trainees may purchase consultation hours at a rate of $25.00 each here.
- The trainee will not receive their certificate until all financial responsibilities have been met.
- EMDR Trainers, and EMDRIA Approved Consultants will be provided by EMDR Educators of Florida.
- All therapists must complete the EMDR Training program as scheduled 24 months or sooner in order to receive an EMDR Training “Certificate of Completion” from EMDR Educators of Florida. EMDRIA requires the course must be completed within a 24-month period or the course is forfeited, and it must be repeated. Unless there are extraordinary circumstances that are reviewed on an individual basis.
The training size is limited to ensure that each participant will receive individual attention. Upon completion of this 50-hour training package (20 hours of instruction, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of Group Consultation) participants will receive a “Certificate of Completion” to practice EMDR Therapy.
These records will be archived an kept for no less that 5 years by EMDR Educators of Florida and CE-Classes an EMDR Educators of Florida partner.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
All therapists must complete the EMDR Training program as scheduled (approximately 12 months or sooner) in order to receive an EMDR Training “Certificate of Completion” from EMDR Educators of Florida. Upon meeting the training completion requirements for EMDR Training, participants will receive a “Certificate of Completion” from EMDR Educators of Florida, or CE-Classes. The participants may then begin practicing EMDR Therapy in their clinical setting.
In order to receive an EMDR Training “Certificate of Completion,” all training requirements must be completed through EMDR Educators of Florida as a training package through the trainer, or EMDRIA Approved Consultant assigned and approved by EMDR Educators of Florida. EMDR Educators must:
- Confirmed attendance and completion of Part 1 of EMDR Training Package
- Confirmed attendance and completion of Part 2 of EMDR Training Package
- Confirmed attendance and completion 10 hours of Group Consultation work (including required homework, practice sessions, group sessions, etc).
“Certificate of Completion” and credit hours will only be provided for full participation and completion of EMDR Training package for which the participant is registered. “Certificate of Completion” and credit hours will not be provided for participants that cancel, partially attend, “No Shows,” or for those that do not complete the entire training package. Additional fees will apply for replacement copies of Certificates.
Please note, an EMDR Training “Certificate of Completion” is not the same as being an EMDRIA Approved “Certified EMDR Therapist.” That requires additional consultations hours, and additional credits from EMDRIA Advanced Training.
EMDRIA:
The EMDR Educators and Florida is an EMDRIA approved provider of EMDR Training – (Dr. Andrew Dobo is an EMDRIA approved trainer). EMDR Educators of Florida maintains responsibility for this program, and its content in accordance with EMDRIA standards.
EMDR Educators of Florida is an approved CE provider for all mental health practitioners in State of Florida: #50-21044
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMDR TRAINING
All therapists must meet the minimum EMDRIA eligibility requirements for EMDR Training at time of registration and payment. Eligibility status is based on current licensure and current graduate education status. Eligibility must be confirmed prior to registration and payment.
Please have the following ready at time of registration and payment to confirm your eligibility:
1. State License Type and State License Number as a state licensed mental health provider
2. Masters Level Graduate Degree Diploma
3. Required Supervisor Approval Letter (if applicable, see Special Provisions below)
To meet the minimum EMDRIA eligibility requirements for this EMDR Training, therapists must meet both of the following two criteria at time of registration and payment:
Therapist must currently be fully state licensed through their state or government credentialing board in one of the following fields:
- Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Mental Health Councselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Psychologist (LP)
- Licensed Psychiatrist
- Licensed Psychiatric Nursing
Therapist must have already completed a Masters Level or Doctorate Level Graduate Program (examples MSW, MFT, PsyD) within the mental health field:
Social Work, Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology.
If therapist is a Licensed Psychiatrist and/or a Medical Doctor (M.D.), the therapist must also be both of the following:
- must have specialist training in Psychiatry
- also must be licensed through their state as a Licensed Psychiatrist
If therapist is a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse and/or a Registered Nurses, the therapist must also be both of the following:
- must have completed a Masters Level Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
- must be currently licensed and/or registered through their state or government nursing board as a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse
For therapists that do not meet both of the criteria above, please contact EMDR Educators of Florida to see if any Special Provisions are available to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for EMDR Training.
Additionally, any therapist that is on the following list below must provide additional credentials in order to be eligible for EMDR Training:
- Any therapist currently working under supervision
- Graduate Students/Interns working in an agency, clinic, hospital, or school
- State Registered Psychotherapist
- State Certified Counselors
- Degree/License in School Counseling
- Degree/License in Art Therapy
- Degree/License in Music Therapy
- Degree/License in Play Therapy
- Degree/License in Christian/Pastoral/Community Counseling
- Degree/License in Drug/Alcohol Counseling
- Degree/License in Forensic Psychology
- Degree/License as Medical Doctor
- Degree/License as Registered Nurse
- Provisional-Licensed working toward full state licensure
- Associate-Licensed working toward full state licensure
- Temporary-Licensed working toward full state licensure
- Candidate-Licensed working toward full state licensure
- Any Therapists Outside the United States
Qualifying Graduate Students/Interns
Qualifying graduate students/interns must meet all three of the following criteria prior to registration and payment in order to be eligible for EMDR Training:
- Currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctorate level program (first year graduate students/interns are not eligible) in one of the mental health fields: Social work, Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing).
- Currently involved in the practicum and/or internship portion of the program they are enrolled in (first year candidates are not eligible) on a licensing track working under the direct supervision of a fully state licensed mental health professional (read “Supervisor Eligibility Requirements” below).
- The therapist’s direct Supervisor must provide the “Required Supervisor Approval Letter” prior to registration and payment (see below).
IMPORTANT: First year graduate students/interns, and/or first year unlicensed therapists (e.g Registered Psychotherapists) are not eligible for EMDR Training.
Please contact Theresa@emdreducatorsoffl.com (education coordinator) prior to registration and payment if you have questions regarding the eligibility, and how to fill out the letter of approval specifically for graduate students/interns.
See Special Provisions below for more instructions.
Please email our Education Coordinator at theresa@emdreducatorsoffl.com for questions regarding eligibility prior to registration and payment, and confirm the following in your correspondence:
1. What type of state license do you presently have? What is your license number?
2. What type of Masters Level Graduate Degree have you completed? What field? Which University? What year did you graduate?
3. Do you presently work under supervision? Supervisor’s full name, license type/number, and graduate degree?
4. Do you presently work in an agency, school, clinic, or hospital?
5. Will you be able to provide payment with your own credit card (must have your name on it)?
6. EMDR Educators of Florida reserves the right to cancel any applicant’s registration and payment that does not meet the Eligibility Requirements for EMDR Training in accordance with the Cancellation Policy regarding ineligibility
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The therapist has confirmed with EMDR Educators of Florida that they meet one of the Special Provisions listed above.
The therapist is currently working under direct supervision of an eligible supervisor (see Supervisor Eligibility Requirements below).
The therapist has provided a copy of the terms and conditions of the training (this webpage) to their direct Supervisor prior to registration and payment.
The therapist’s supervisor (or supervisors) has filled out and emailed the “Required Supervisor Approval Letter” template to EMDR Educators of Florida.
EMDR Educators of Florida has confirmed receipt of the “Required Supervisor Approval Letter” and has notified the therapist to proceed to registration and payment.
If the therapist has more than one supervisor, a letter of approval is required from all supervisors.
Once the supervisor and the therapist have reviewed and agreed to terms and conditions of the training, the direct supervisor may then proceed with emailing the requisite supervisor email to our Community Manager as specified in the template below.
Here’s a template the supervisor(s) must use:
Email: Theresa@emdreducatorsoffl.com
Subject: Required Supervisor Approval Letter for [Registrant’s Full Name] – EMDR Training – [dates and location of training]
Dear EMDR Educators of Florida education coordinator,
I, [Supervisor’s Full Name], am the direct Supervisor of [Registrant’s Full Name], and approve of [Registrant’s Full Name] participating in the EMDR Training package offered by EMDR Educators of Florida in [City and State of training] on [Dates of Part 1] and [Dates of Part 2]. I can confirm that [Registrant’s Full Name] is currently licensed as a [State License Type] in the state of [State], has received a [Masters Level Degree Completed] from the [Name of University], and is currently employed with [name of Supervisor’s Agency Name]. I approve of [Registrant’s Full Name] practicing EMDR Therapy at [name of Supervisor’s Agency/Business and address of Supervisor’s Agency] and take on the legal liability and responsibility of [Registrant’s Full Name] practice with clients through [Supervisor’s Agency Name].
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- Supervisor’s Full Name [as it appears on license]
- Supervisor’s Graduate Degree Achieved
- Degree Type and Field/Department
- Name of University
- Year Graduated
- Supervisor’s Current State Licensure Type and State License Number
- Supervisor’s Agency/Business Name (must be same agency as applicant)
- Supervisor’s Agency/Business Address
- Supervisor’s Work/Office Phone Number
IMPORTANT: The “Required Supervisor Approval Letter” must be sent directly to EMDR Educators of Florida prior to registration and payment, and it must come directly from the supervisor’s work email account. Forwarded or attached emails cannot be accepted.
Please be sure to provide the specific training information (locations, dates, etc.) as noted above to ensure that the email meets compliance requirements. The terms and conditions of the template cannot be altered, and must be accepted as is by the supervisor and registrant.
Please email: Theresa@emdreducatorsoffl.com (Education Coordinator) for any questions regarding eligibility prior to registration and payment.
Supervisor Eligibility Requirements
The therapist’s direct Supervisor must meet all three of the following criteria to be eligible to provide the “Required Supervisor Approval Letter” for a therapist to participate in EMDR Training:
Supervisor must currently be fully state licensed through their state or government credentialing board in one of the following fields:
- Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Psychologist (LP)
- Licensed Psychiatrist
- Licensed Psychiatric Nursing
Supervisor must have already completed a Masters Level or Doctorate Level Graduate Program (examples MSW, MFT, PsyD) within the mental health field:
Social Work, Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology.
If supervisor is a Licensed Psychiatrist and/or s Medical Doctor (M.D.), the supervisor must also be both of the following:
must have specialist training in Psychiatry and also must be licensed through their state as a Licensed Psychiatrist
- If supervisor is a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse and/or a Registered Nurses, the supervisor must also be both of the following:
- must have completed a Masters Level Degree in Psychiatric Nursing
- must be currently licensed and/or registered through their state or government nursing board as a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse
Supervisor must work at the same agency as the applicant.
For supervisors that do not meet both of the criteria above, please contact EMDR Educators of Florida eligibility requirements for EMDR Training.