EMDR Essentials: An Introductory Overview for Helping Professionals 1/16/26

CEU Creations presents:
EMDR Essentials: An Introductory Overview for Helping Professionals 1/16/26

FEATURING:

• A clear overview of EMDR, the AIP model, and the eight-phase protocol for real-world practice
• Practical case examples, clinical indications, and referral guidance to support trauma-informed treatment planning

EVENT INFO:

Friday, January 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Eastern time
Events open 15 minutes before the hour. Registration ends 30 minutes before the event opens.

COST:

Registration: $39.99
Unlimited CE Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 Clinical CE credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact hours

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

OVERVIEW:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy approach used to help clients process distressing memories and reduce associated symptoms. This 2-hour introductory training is designed for social workers, counselors, nurses, case managers, psychologists, and other helping professionals who want a clear, accessible overview of EMDR.

Participants will explore the basic theory behind EMDR, including the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, key terminology, and the structure of the standard eight-phase protocol. Through lecture, case examples, and guided discussion, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of when and why EMDR may be indicated, what it looks like in practice, and how it fits within a broader trauma-informed treatment plan.

This session is intended as a “taste” of EMDR and does not provide the level of training required to independently practice EMDR. Participants will, however, leave with a clearer sense of whether they wish to pursue more in-depth education through an EMDR basic training.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending this training, you will be able to:

• Describe the basic principles of EMDR and the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model in relation to trauma and memory
• Identify at least two proposed mechanisms of action underlying EMDR therapy.
• Outline the eight standard phases of EMDR treatment and the general flow of an EMDR session.
• Differentiate EMDR from at least one other trauma-focused intervention

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Log in and Networking
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Presentation

PRESENTER BIO:

Crystal Whitlow, LCSW, and Certified EMDR Therapist, Consultant, and Trainer
Crystal Whitlow is a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice called Open Mind, LLC, in South Bend, Indiana. Since 2015, she has been a trainer with EMDR Consulting, LLC, where she teaches EMDR to clinicians and offers advanced workshops and consultation. Crystal is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and teaches the integration of IFS and EMDR through the Syzygy Institute. She is also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

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This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and interact.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account and we ask that you complete it within 3 days of the training. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical continuing education credits.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 2 Contact hours.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 2 CE Credits 
CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

COUNSELORS: 2 Contact hours
 CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 2 Contact hours.

ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS:  If it's not approved, replace with, "This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours.

NURSES: 2 Contact hours. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.

Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.