👁️ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Free Course
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Free Course by Everything IFS Academy | Therapeutic Modalities Series
Welcome to the Free Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Course for Everyday People
EMDR was born on an ordinary walk in 1987, when psychologist Francine Shapiro noticed her own troubling thoughts losing their sting as her eyes darted back and forth, and spent the next three decades turning that accidental observation into one of the most heavily researched trauma treatments in the world, now recognized by major health organizations across the globe. Its central insight is what sets it apart: painful experiences can get stuck in the brain undigested, still firing in the present tense years later, and the brain contains a built-in system that can finish processing them, so the goal isn't managing your reactions to a hard memory forever, it's changing how the memory itself is stored.
This course teaches pure EMDR, with no other modalities blended in, written in plain, emotionally relatable language anyone can follow, whether you work in the field or have never set foot in a therapy room. It isn't clinical training for therapists; it's EMDR you can actually understand and use in your own life, whether you're considering the therapy, currently in it, supporting someone who is, or simply curious how it works. Each module offers clear teaching, real-life examples, and the practical tools, techniques, and strategies EMDR is known for, and every lesson ends with a simple practice so you can begin using the skill right away.
This course is self-paced, with no tests, exams, or homework. Feel free to go through it in order, or jump around to whatever interests you most.
Course outline
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Orientation
Module 1
What Is EMDR
Module 2
Who Is Francine Shapiro
Core Teachings
Module 6
History Taking and Target Selection
Module 7
Module 8
Negative and Positive Cognitions
Module 10
Desensitization: Processing a Memory
Module 11
Installation and the Body Scan
Module 12
Closure and Reevaluation
Module 13 The Future Template
Closing
Module 14 Using EMDR in Everyday Life
Bonus
Bonus Module The Flash Technique
Disclaimer:
Everything IFS Academy is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the IFS Institute. While we strive for accuracy, errors can occur, and users are encouraged to cross-reference critical information. These courses, lessons, skills, and practices are offered for educational and self-reflection purposes only. They do not constitute therapy, mental health treatment, clinical training, or crisis support, and they should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care.
Crisis Support: 🚨
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, feel unsafe, feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, or feel too overwhelmed to safely use self-directed practices, please pause this material and reach out for immediate support. Contact a licensed mental health professional, call or text 988 in the U.S. or Canada, or use your local emergency or crisis resources.
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