Who can attend
Trainings are for licensed mental health professionals, and for pre-licensed clinicians and graduate students working under supervision. Advanced courses also require a completed EMDR Basic Training.
Not sure you qualify? AskThe calendar
Upcoming trainings
Every dated training in one place: EMDRIA-approved Basic Training, advanced courses, and in-person gatherings. Dates are added here first, and past events quietly drop off.
Coming up
Dates & registration
New dates are being set now. Join The Lavender Letter and you’ll hear first.
How it works
Three steps, no runaround.
Registration is simple, and Kathleen answers her own email. If anything on this page is unclear, just ask.
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Pick your training
Basic, advanced or a gathering
New to EMDR? Start with Basic Training. Already trained? Any advanced course is open to you. Each card above says who it’s for.
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Reserve your seat
Apply or register online
Basic Training is hosted with the American Association of Christian Counselors: you apply on the AACC site, applications are reviewed weekly, and you pay once you’re accepted. Advanced courses register right here. The price and what’s included are listed with each date.
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Get the details
Before the first day
Kathleen sends materials, links and, for in-person days, directions and what to bring. For courses at her home and garden, the address comes with your confirmation.
Good to know
Before you register
Credits
Basic Training is EMDRIA-approved, carries 40 continuing education hours through the AACC, and ends with an EMDRIA-endorsed Certificate of Completion. Advanced courses carry EMDRIA credits.
Read the training policiesOnline and in person
Basic Training and some advanced courses run live online, so you can join from anywhere. Nature days and gatherings happen in person around Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
About in-person daysDon’t see the date you need? Tell Kathleen.
Cohorts are scheduled around real demand. If you’re waiting on a course, say so, and you’ll be the first to know when it’s set.
The Lavender Letter
Be the first to hear about new trainings.
An occasional note from Kathleen with one EMDR teaching tip, upcoming training dates, and a little news from the garden. Seats are limited, and subscribers hear first.
Thank you! Watch your inbox for a note from Kathleen.