ODL 380: EMDR Essentials: An Introductory Overview for Helping Professionals

(Attention Case Managers ONLY: CCMC expires on this course on 1/9/27 and will not be renewed. Please complete before this date.)  2 Credit Hours: 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.