Three Rivers Training Center

EMDRIA Approved Trainings and Consultation

Welcome to Three Rivers Training Center. Led by Carol Miles, MSW, LCSW, EMDRIA-approved Trainer and Consultant, Three Rivers provides EMDRIA Approved Trainings and Consultation for practitioners seeking additional skills to effectively address both acute and complex trauma.

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EMDR THERAPY
SERVICES

EMDR Basic Training will give practitioners tangible client interventions as well as new and innovative ways of conceptualizing trauma and formulating treatment plans. We currently offer:

  • EMDRIA-approved Basic Training Parts 1 and 2

  • Individual and group consultation included in EMDR Basic Training Parts 1 and 2

  • Discounts available for groups, not for profit agencies and military based practices

  • EMDR Medicaid provider consultation available at no charge through the Center for Evidence to Practice. For more information visit https://laevidencetopractice.com/telehealth-support/

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EMDR Consultation
Services

Ongoing consultation following Basic Training is truly one of the most effective ways to grow as an EMDR practitioner. Consultation provides ongoing support and education as practitioners gain confidence implementing these new techniques and we have two pathways for further support:
 
You can sign up for Case Consultations. Are you eager to utilize EMDR therapy with your clients but find it challenging to make clinical decisions? Do you transition from one Target Memory to another without achieving the results you anticipate? Is it difficult to reach a shared understanding of the issue with your client? If any of these challenges sound familiar, here’s a lesson I learned early on: EMDR is simple to learn but difficult to master. This is why case consultation is crucial. It’s not merely about learning the protocol; it’s about applying this approach to each individual under our care. We all require ongoing support that comes from engaging in a safe space with peers. In case consultation, you will be able to bring your best self to this important work.
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  1. You can sign up for groups that will lead to EMDRIA Approved Certification in EMDR. EMDR certification enhances therapist credibility with clients and referral sources. Certification involves comprehensive training, practical experience, and ongoing professional development. Three Rivers Training center offers resources and support throughout the certification process. Certified practitioners demonstrate commitment to excellence in trauma-focused care. EMDR certification can lead to expanded professional networks and career opportunities.
 If you have worked with at least  5-6 clients in EMDR in 20-25 sessions, it is time to get started on certification.  Although the EMDRIA minimum number of hours of EMDR consultation includes 10 individual consultation hours and 10 group consultation hours to become certified, the Consultant will evaluate the consultee based on level of proficiency rather than number of hours. I recommend consultees provide no less than 3-5 video recordings of client sessions in various phases or participate in as many real time consultant observation of sessions with review of same, in order to sufficiently demonstrate the level of competence necessary for a recommendation of Certification.  

  • EMDRIA-Approved Consultation for EMDR Certification.

  • Group consultation for beginner and intermediate EMDR clinicians.

  • One-on-one consultation for more individualized support, case conceptualization, and treatment planning.

Please contact us for individual and package rates or to schedule consultation.
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A Note from Carol

 

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.  

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