TRNA EMDR Training Program Overview
The TRNA EMDR Training Program is designed to equip mental health practitioners with the clinical skills, confidence, and foundational understanding required to deliver EMDR Therapy safely, ethically, and effectively within their communities.
Delivered by experienced EMDR facilitators, the program blends structured teaching, live demonstrations, and supported hands-on practice. Emphasis is placed on real-world clinical application, ensuring participants are prepared to integrate EMDR into their existing practice with competence and care.
Whether you are new to EMDR or seeking to deepen your therapeutic toolkit, this program provides both the technical grounding and professional support needed to build a sustainable EMDR practice within a connected peer community.
What You’ll Learn
Day 1 — Foundations of EMDR Therapy
Explore the core principles of EMDR Therapy, the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, and the neurobiological foundations of trauma resolution. Includes demonstrations and essential preparatory skills.
Day 2 — Trauma-informed history and creating the Target Sequence Plan
Working with client to identify the emotions and sensations without over-activating, create a treatment plan with informed consent.
Day 3 — Processing using EMDR Protocol
Using the standard protocol to process disturbing memories to adaptive resolution.
Day 4 — Working with Complex Presentations
Learn how to adapt EMDR for dissociation, complex trauma, recent traumatic events, and other challenging presentations. Includes stabilisation strategies and safety-focused clinical decision-making.
Day 5 — Advanced EMDR Strategies
Develop advanced clinical skills including target sequencing, working beyond single-incident trauma, and integrating EMDR within broader therapeutic frameworks. Includes protocols for specific populations and contexts.
Ongoing Case Supervision and Peer Support Through TRNA
Following the formal training days, participants continue to receive structured support through TRNA’s online community, peer consultation groups, and ongoing mentoring. This ensures continued guidance as practitioners consolidate their skills, meet consultation requirements, and deliver EMDR Therapy confidently in practice.
Group Consultancy
Eligibility
You will be encouraged to begin practicing EMDR as you train and will be supported with consultation as you develop your skills.
Costs
1. Full Course (50 hours): $2400
2. Part 2 Course (for those who completed Part 1 elsewhere): $1400
- Early Bird: $1200
- Includes Days 2–5, experiential practicums, and 10 hours of group consultancy
- If you completed Part 1 within the last 2 years, you may join the program starting Day 2 to complete your training requirements.
- If it has been over 2 years, you are welcome to join the full program at the Part 2 rate, in recognition of your previous EMDR training.
3. Auditing Program as Refresher Course: $400
- This option does not include consultancy (can be purchased separately)
- Provides access to full program
What’s Included
-
Training manual ( digital access)
-
Online access to lectures
-
Downloadable audio/video presentations
-
Free membership to TRNA.