Welcome to the Three Rivers Training Center. Do you want to practice EMDR Therapy with clarity and confidence?
Founded and led by Carol Miles, MSW, LCSW, EMDRIA-Approved Trainer and Consultant, Three Rivers provides EMDRIA Approved Trainings and Consultation for practitioners seeking skills to effectively address the real clients you see.
Our 50+ hours Three Rivers Training Center EMDR Basic Training is offered as one comprehensive course that includes didactic instruction, supervised practicum, and 10+ hours of required group consultation—all covered by a single registration fee. This training includes all 10 hours of required by EMDRIA of group consultation as part of the course. Consultation sessions are pre-scheduled and participants can remain with the same consultant for all hours to ensure consistency and continuity in learning or switch to another facilitator after Part 1. EMDR Basic Training is a live training, delivered either in person or via Zoom. You will actively participate in EMDR Therapy as a client, so you'll know precisely what your clients will experience. At the completion of both parts, you will be prepared to successfully use EMDR working with your clients to help them heal.
For more information about learning more after your basic training, go to the advanced trainings tab. Check back or sign up for our emails to see updates. More trainings to be added soon.
“Words can't express how much gratitude I feel towards you. (but I will try!) I have grown immensely, not only in my confidence as an EMDR Therapist, but as a human since we started consultation together. You have encouraged me, challenged me, motivated me, and understood me. You have seen my strengths when I didn't, and it made me more confident where I needed to be. My work is 100 times more fulfilling now vs. when I came to you, and that's because of the growth I have had from our time together. You feel like more than a mentor, you feel like a friend. Thank you so much. I look forward to more learning and growing with you when we begin BT consultation!”
More and more people are turning to therapy, often EMDR therapy, to deal with trauma. The rise in clients dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder or complex PTSD shows how challenging the therapy can be even for therapists. With this growing workload, therapists face a higher risk of vicarious trauma, absorbing the emotional toll of their clients' traumatic experiences.
Just like the advice on airplanes to put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others, therapists must prioritize self-care. In the demanding field of EMDR therapy, where more individuals are seeking help for trauma, therapists face a growing workload and an increased risk of vicarious trauma. Acknowledging the emotional toll of assisting clients with posttraumatic stress disorder or complex PTSD is vital.
Much like the airplane safety reminder, therapists need to ensure their own well-being first to effectively aid others. By striking a balance and addressing their emotional needs, therapists can sustain their strength and provide optimal support for those on the path to trauma recovery. This dual commitment to self-care and client care is similar to fixing your own oxygen mask before assisting others – a crucial approach for creating a therapeutic space that fosters healing and progress for both therapists and clients alike.
There's a great article from EMDR Therapy Quarterly, Autumn 2023, from EMDR UK on resources for therapists to take care of themselves. To receive a copy, simply fill out the form. And if you have more ideas on self-care to add.