Consultation Dates: 12:00–2:00 PM EST

• Wednesday, November 5, 2025
• Friday, November 14, 2025
• Friday, November 21, 2025
• Friday, December 19, 2025
• Friday, January 9, 2026
• Monday, January 12, 2026 (Make-Up Day)
   

Begin your journey of mastering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy with our EMDRIA-Approved Basic Trainer.
This two-part immersive training—complete with 10 hours of required consultation—equips clinicians with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to integrate EMDR into trauma-focused practice immediately after completion.

Grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model, this training honors both the science and the soul of trauma work—bridging research-based protocols with culturally responsive and healing-centered care.

• 5 Full Training Days (Didactic + Practicum)
• 5 Required Consultation Sessions (10 total hours)
• Delivery Options: Fully online via secure Zoom or hybrid (in-person/virtual)
• Training Hours: 50 total (meets EMDRIA standards for Basic Training)
  • 20 hours didactic instruction
  • 20 hours supervised practicum
  • 10 hours consultation

Participants must attend all five training days and all five consultation sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion.

This EMDRIA-approved training is open to:

• Licensed Mental Health Professionals, including LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
• Master’s-Level Graduates on the path to independent licensure.
• Current 2nd-Year Graduate Students enrolled in a clinical mental health, counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy program (must be on a licensure track and have supervisor approval). 

All participants must provide proof of current licensure or enrollment before the start of training.

Through lecture, demonstration, and experiential practice, participants will:

• Understand the theory, neurobiology, and application of the AIP Model.
• Learn and practice all 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy.
• Build confidence using bilateral stimulation, resourcing techniques, and adaptive interweaves.
• Develop EMDR case conceptualization and treatment planning skills.
• Explore ethical considerations, cultural responsiveness, and healing-centered engagement.
• Begin integrating EMDR into active caseloads under consultation.
   

All participants must complete 10 hours of consultation to meet EMDRIA’s Basic Training requirements.
Consultation groups are intentionally small to ensure individualized guidance and case support. Participants are encouraged to bring active client cases for supervision and application support.

Consultations will be facilitated by EMDRIA-Approved Consultants affiliated with Sankofa Healing Studio.

To receive your Certificate of Completion, you must:

• Attend all training sessions (no partial attendance permitted).
• Complete all 10 hours of consultation within 12 months.
• Participate in all practicum exercises.
• Demonstrate understanding of EMDR’s theory, method, and application.
   

Completion of this training fulfills EMDRIA’s requirements for Basic Training in EMDR Therapy and qualifies you to begin the process toward EMDRIA Certification.

Part 1 Training October 28–30, 202510:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)

Part 2 Training December 1–2, 202510:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)

Consultation Sessions

11/5, 11/14, 11/21, 12/19, 1/9, 1/12 (Make-Up)12:00 – 2:00 PM  

Full Training (includes 10 hours of consultation):
Investment: $1250

• Payment plans available (Affirm, PayPal, or custom invoice options).
• A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot.
• Sliding scale and scholarship options may be available for clinicians serving under-resourced communities.

Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with:

• Required reading list (including Shapiro, F. (2018). EMDR Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures) 
• Pre-training orientation materials
• Zoom access links and practicum guidelines
   

This EMDR Basic Training is hosted by Sankofa Healing Studio, a culturally grounded, trauma-responsive wellness organization led by Jacqui Johnson, LPC, ATR-BC, ACS, PMH-C, CCMHC, EMDRIA-Approved Trainer and Consultant.

Jacqui’s approach blends the neurobiological foundations of EMDR with healing justice, ancestral connection, and expressive arts therapy, creating a transformative and affirming training experience for clinicians working within diverse communities.

This training adheres to all EMDRIA Basic Training Standards, including:

• Minimum 50 contact hours (20 didactic, 20 practicum, 10 consultation)
• Completion within 12 months
• Inclusion of eligibility verification
• Transparent tuition and attendance policies
• Adherence to EMDRIA’s ethical and training guidelines
   

For EMDRIA’s complete standards, visit www.emdria.org.

Healing happens when rhythm, relationship, and reprocessing align.
Join us in building the skills—and the presence—to guide your clients through that transformation.

For questions or group registration, email admin@sankofahealingstudio.org