An Overview of EMDR Therapy for Trauma-Focused Care - 9/9/2026

Course Overview
EMDR therapy is one of the most popular therapies available today for the treatment of trauma-related concerns, appearing in the evidence-based treatment guidelines of many prominent organizations. Since its introduction to the therapeutic world in 1989, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people worldwide. In this course, professionals are introduced not just to the fundamentals of EMDR therapy, but also to how EMDR therapy conceptualizes trauma through the lens of what is called the adaptive information processing (AIP) model. This conceptualization can be useful to all professionals who want to operate in a more trauma-focused way in their clinical work, whether or not they go on to do a full training in EMDR therapy. The session ends with an explanation of the full training process, helping you to determine if fully adding EMDR therapy to your clinical repertoire is a good fit.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Define trauma through the lens of the adaptive information processing (AIP) model, the theoretical underpinning of EMDR therapy.
• Discuss the origins, history, and development of EMDR therapy.
• Identify which clients on one's caseload can most optimally benefit from EMDR therapy.
• Determine if further training in EMDR therapy can enhance one's clinical repertoire.
   

About the Author/Presenter 
Jamie Marich, PhD, is a licensed supervising professional clinical counselor and registered expressive arts therapist with 24 years of experience working in social services and counseling, including three years of civilian humanitarian work in Bosnia-Hercegovina. She has authored numerous books and continuing education offerings on trauma recovery, mindfulness, and other therapeutic modalities. Dr. Marich maintains a clinical practice and online education operation, the Institute for Creative Mindfulness in northeast Ohio.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Counselor, Psychology, Social Work

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