Continuing Education Information

Continuing Education Information

Course Requirements:

This is a live, online training. This is a beginner-level course in EMDR Therapy. Attendance at all sessions and completion of course evaluations are required to receive CE Certificate. Course evaluations are made available after all sessions have been completed within this course portal. CEs are provided by New Leaf Trauma Institute. Certificates are awarded online after completion of the full training. Participants will be sent certificates of completion to the registered email address. There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop.

Please note that Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for their respective licenses.


Continuing Education:

This course is approved for 42 CE credit hours by the following approval agencies:

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

This course curriculum and trainer is APPROVED by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). EMDRIA is not a provider of continuing education, although they do authorize training providers in EMDR therapy after a rigorous approval process. Completion of Part I & Part II constitutes partial training in EMDR Therapy. Completion of required consultation and the learner assessment is needed to receive a full certificate of training from Michael Kuffel at the New Leaf Trauma Institute.

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

New Leaf Trauma Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7663. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. New Leaf Trauma Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Online EMDR Foundational/Basic Training (Parts I & II) 2025-26 Winter

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Orientation to the Basic Training

  • Introduction
  • Informed Consent & Participant Expectations
  • Course Description and Objectives
  • Instructor: Michael Kuffel, LCPC
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Using this Site
  • Required & Recommended Resources (Prior to the Start of the Basic Training)

Course Details

  • Continuing Education Information
  • Team Contact Information

Course Materials

  • EMDR Therapy Part I & II Training Manual
  • EMDR Therapy Worksheets
  • EMDR Therapy Worksheets (Spanish)
  • EMDRIA 8-Phase Standard Protocol Infographic
  • Anti-Oppression Resources
  • Phase 1 Supplement: Identity Race Culture Interview (Fillable)
  • NLTI Resource: BLS Mechanisms in EMDR Therapy
  • NLTI Resource: Client Readiness for Reprocessing Phases
  • ICM Resource: Window of Tolerance Infographic
  • ICM Resource: Dissociation Infographic (English & Spanish)
  • Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) Online Version
  • EMDR Kit: In-Person Technology
  • Online DAS/BLS Programs

Video Resources

  • Standard Protocol Phases 1-8
  • Phase 1 Client History (Telehealth)
  • Phase 1 Floatback Technique Demonstration
  • Phase 2 Calm Safe Space (Telehealth)
  • Phase 2 Container (Telehealth)
  • Phase 2 Explaining DAS
  • Phase 2 Testing DAS (Telehealth)
  • Phases 3-7 Mini Demo with Sharon (Telehealth)
  • Phase 8 Future Template (Telehealth)
  • Bonus: When Calm Safe Place Doesn't Go As Planned
  • Video: Working with Military & First Responders

Basic Training Consultation (Required)

  • Consultation Requirements & Information

Final Steps

  • Completing Your Training
  • Course Evaluation & Feedback (Required for CEs)
  • EMDRIA Learning Assessment (Study Guide)
  • EMDRIA Learning Assessment (Required)
  • EMDRIA Training Survey (Optional)
  • EMDR Foundations: Certificate of Completion
  • Thank You!