Welcome to the Three Rivers Training Center. Do you want EMDR clarity and confidence?
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.
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.
Would you like to discover what all the buzz is about? Many clinicians are hearing more about EMDR but aren’t clear on how it works, when to refer, or whether it belongs in their toolbox. This training is built for you—the busy professional who values trauma-informed care but doesn’t have time to sift through the noise.
Format: Live Virtual Zoom
Audience: Licensed mental health professionals (LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, psychologists, etc.)
📌 Workshop Overview
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy for trauma and other distressing life experiences. This engaging 1-hour session (LABSWE CEs provided) offers a clear overview of how EMDR works, when to refer clients, and whether it may be a fit for your practice.
You’ll walk away with:
A clear overview of how EMDR works Guidance on when to refer and who is appropriate for EMDR Insight on whether to pursue training yourself
Whether you're trauma-focused or just want better outcomes for your clients—this hour is for you.By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Describe the foundational principles and eight-phase structure of EMDR therapy.
Identify clinical indications and referral criteria for EMDR.
Evaluate the ethical and practical considerations for integrating EMDR into practice.
0–5 min – Welcome & Introduction: Trauma-focused treatment overview and participant engagement.
5–20 min – What is EMDR? History, AIP model, eight phases, and brief demonstration.
20–35 min – What Works with EMDR? Indications, research support, and contraindications.
35–50 min – When to Refer: Client readiness, provider qualifications, and scope of practice.
50–60 min – Adding EMDR to Your Practice: Training requirements, ethics, and self-assessment.
Offered by the Three Rivers Training Center and 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. More on Carol
If this sounds appealing, please email Carol at cmileslcsw@hushmail.com
“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.