EMDR Basic Training Course 2026
Join us for a complete EMDR Basic Training Course in NYC. Includes Part I, Part II, and 10 hours of consultation required for completion.
The Integrative Trauma Program of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies Presents:
EMDR BASIC TRAINING COURSE
Trainer:
Pria Alpern, PhD
Description
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a comprehensive psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to disturbing events and present life conditions. This interactional, standardized approach has been empirically tested in over 20 randomized controlled studies with trauma patients and hundreds of published case reports evaluating a considerable range of presenting complaints including, depression, anxiety, phobias, excessive grief, somatic conditions and addictions and compulsive disorders. EMDR Therapy is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing model which hypothesizes that unprocessed memories appear to set the basis for a wide range of dysfunction. A number of neurophysiological studies have documented the rapid post-treatment EMDR therapy effects.
How is the training set up? Trainees will learn via lecture, video, demonstrations, Q & A sessions, role play demonstrations, small group exercises and supervised practice sessions. Each participant will experience EMDR as both clinician and client through two training modules. The Basic EMDR Training is Approved by the EMDR International Association (www.emdria.org) and uses an innovative format designed to lead the participants in a sequential learning experience emphasizing conceptual clarity, procedural details, and skill development using lecture, discussions drawn from actual EMDR therapy sessions, video clips of EMDR sessions and supervised practicum. This training also provides the additional, required 10 hours of basic training consultation, to provide you with support as you integrate EMDR therapy into your clinical practice.
This training offers you the opportunity to learn how to provide EMDR therapy to your clients online or in person by practicing its implementation using both formats.
USEFUL INFORMATION
The training must be attended in its entirety. Partial credit will not be given. An EMDRIA Certificate of Completion of EMDR Basic Training will be provided upon completion of 50 hours of training (Part I and Part II) AND completion of 10 hours of case consultation). Continuing Education Credits are available for this training.
The 10 hours of consultation are part of EMDRIA’s standards for EMDR Basic Training and are included in your training package. Completion of all 10 hours is required in order to receive your EMDR Basic Training certificate. If you’re unable to attend any of your assigned group sessions, you may arrange to complete the remaining hours privately with one of our facilitators. Please note that private consultation carries an additional cost.
Refunds, & Cancellation Policy
Up to 30 days in advance of the first day of training, tuition is refundable minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Within 30 days of the training, a refund will be made only if the vacancy is filled, minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Any requests regarding this must be in writing, with date determined by postmark or email. After the start of the training no refunds for any reason will be given because at this point a replacement cannot begin.
EMDR Basic Training Schedule
Part 1 (Days 1–3)
April 10-12, 2026
Day 1: 9:00–4:45pm
Day 2: 9:00–5:30pm
Day 3: 9:00–4:45pm
*Consultation Block A
Between Part 1 and Part 2 (5 hours total)
Friday, April 17, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Friday, April 24, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Friday, May 8, 2026
12:00–2:00 pm ET (2 hours)
Total Block A = 5 consultation hours
Part 2: Weekend Two (Days 4–6)
June 5-7, 2026
Day 4: 9:00–4:45pm
Day 5: 9:00–4:45pm
Day 6: 9:00–5:15pm
*Consultation Block B
After Part 2 (5 hours total)
Friday, June 12, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5-6:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Friday, June 26, 2026
12:00–2:00 pm ET (2 hours)
Total Block B = 5 consultation hours
*Parts 1 and 2 will be held in person in NYC at NIP. All consultation sessions will be held live on Zoom.
PART I LEARNING OBJECTIVES 10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
I. Learn the underlying adaptive information processing theory of EMDR therapy and other theoretical brain functioning and research issues
II. Learn to assess the appropriateness of using EMDR therapy with your clients
III. Learn to integrate EMDR therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan
IV. Develop the skill in using all eight phases of EMDR therapy
PART II LEARNING OBJECTIVES 10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
I. Describe strategies to identify and effectively resolve problem areas in the utilization of EMDR
II. Describe protocols for closing down incomplete sessions
III. Describe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment
IV. Describe strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses
V. Describe strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms and phobias
VI. Describe strategies to treat more complex trauma-related disorders
REGISTRATION COSTS
This fee includes the required additional 10 hours of basic training consultation
$1,995 per person for individuals working in private practice
$1795 per person for individuals working full time (30 hour or more) in a non-profit setting or for full time students
Diversity Scholarship - This scholarship is available to applicants accepted to the EMDR BASIC TRAINING. The scholarship will cover half of the cost of tuition. This scholarship is open to all applicants. A written essay will be required for scholarship consideration. Please let the trainer know of your interest by contacting her at: pria.alpern@gmail.com. Deadline to submit applications is March 1st.
Trainee Requirements: All trainees must be licensed to practice mental health counseling within their State or be on the licensing track and under supervision. STUDENTS: The EMDR International Association requires that students who register for the training be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician. Unfortunately, some graduate students are not eligible to take the training. Therefore, as long as you meet the above criteria and will be starting your internship or practicum before the training takes place, you are eligible to register for the training.
Continuing Education: 40 Professional CEs are provided upon completion of the training.
* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. The National Institute for the Psychotherapies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies 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 psychoanalysts #Psyan-0004.
* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies 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-0018.
* National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) 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-0059.
Pria Alpern, PhD
Dr. Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is the founder of the Manhattan Center of Trauma Studies and director of Center Psychology Group in New York City, a psychotherapy practice in New York City that specializes in treating trauma within the adult and perinatal populations. She is a graduate of the EMDR Clinical Affiliate Program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Trauma Treatment Center in New York City, where she completed her EMDR training. She is also an advanced-level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEI). Dr. Alpern has specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from Postpartum Support International. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus. Dr. Alpern holds a B.A. in Psychology and Art History from Georgetown University.
Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Alpern creates mental health content providing psychoeducation and raising awareness about EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy on her Instagram and TikTok platforms. She has been quoted in Glamour UK, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times.
Join us for a complete EMDR Basic Training Course in NYC. Includes Part I, Part II, and 10 hours of consultation required for completion.
The Integrative Trauma Program of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies Presents:
EMDR BASIC TRAINING COURSE
Trainer:
Pria Alpern, PhD
Description
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a comprehensive psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to disturbing events and present life conditions. This interactional, standardized approach has been empirically tested in over 20 randomized controlled studies with trauma patients and hundreds of published case reports evaluating a considerable range of presenting complaints including, depression, anxiety, phobias, excessive grief, somatic conditions and addictions and compulsive disorders. EMDR Therapy is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing model which hypothesizes that unprocessed memories appear to set the basis for a wide range of dysfunction. A number of neurophysiological studies have documented the rapid post-treatment EMDR therapy effects.
How is the training set up? Trainees will learn via lecture, video, demonstrations, Q & A sessions, role play demonstrations, small group exercises and supervised practice sessions. Each participant will experience EMDR as both clinician and client through two training modules. The Basic EMDR Training is Approved by the EMDR International Association (www.emdria.org) and uses an innovative format designed to lead the participants in a sequential learning experience emphasizing conceptual clarity, procedural details, and skill development using lecture, discussions drawn from actual EMDR therapy sessions, video clips of EMDR sessions and supervised practicum. This training also provides the additional, required 10 hours of basic training consultation, to provide you with support as you integrate EMDR therapy into your clinical practice.
This training offers you the opportunity to learn how to provide EMDR therapy to your clients online or in person by practicing its implementation using both formats.
USEFUL INFORMATION
The training must be attended in its entirety. Partial credit will not be given. An EMDRIA Certificate of Completion of EMDR Basic Training will be provided upon completion of 50 hours of training (Part I and Part II) AND completion of 10 hours of case consultation). Continuing Education Credits are available for this training.
The 10 hours of consultation are part of EMDRIA’s standards for EMDR Basic Training and are included in your training package. Completion of all 10 hours is required in order to receive your EMDR Basic Training certificate. If you’re unable to attend any of your assigned group sessions, you may arrange to complete the remaining hours privately with one of our facilitators. Please note that private consultation carries an additional cost.
Refunds, & Cancellation Policy
Up to 30 days in advance of the first day of training, tuition is refundable minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Within 30 days of the training, a refund will be made only if the vacancy is filled, minus a $100.00 administrative fee. Any requests regarding this must be in writing, with date determined by postmark or email. After the start of the training no refunds for any reason will be given because at this point a replacement cannot begin.
EMDR Basic Training Schedule
Part 1 (Days 1–3)
April 10-12, 2026
Day 1: 9:00–4:45pm
Day 2: 9:00–5:30pm
Day 3: 9:00–4:45pm
*Consultation Block A
Between Part 1 and Part 2 (5 hours total)
Friday, April 17, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Friday, April 24, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Friday, May 8, 2026
12:00–2:00 pm ET (2 hours)
Total Block A = 5 consultation hours
Part 2: Weekend Two (Days 4–6)
June 5-7, 2026
Day 4: 9:00–4:45pm
Day 5: 9:00–4:45pm
Day 6: 9:00–5:15pm
*Consultation Block B
After Part 2 (5 hours total)
Friday, June 12, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5-6:30 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Friday, June 26, 2026
12:00–2:00 pm ET (2 hours)
Total Block B = 5 consultation hours
*Parts 1 and 2 will be held in person in NYC at NIP. All consultation sessions will be held live on Zoom.
PART I LEARNING OBJECTIVES 10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
I. Learn the underlying adaptive information processing theory of EMDR therapy and other theoretical brain functioning and research issues
II. Learn to assess the appropriateness of using EMDR therapy with your clients
III. Learn to integrate EMDR therapy into a comprehensive treatment plan
IV. Develop the skill in using all eight phases of EMDR therapy
PART II LEARNING OBJECTIVES 10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
I. Describe strategies to identify and effectively resolve problem areas in the utilization of EMDR
II. Describe protocols for closing down incomplete sessions
III. Describe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment
IV. Describe strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses
V. Describe strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms and phobias
VI. Describe strategies to treat more complex trauma-related disorders
REGISTRATION COSTS
This fee includes the required additional 10 hours of basic training consultation
$1,995 per person for individuals working in private practice
$1795 per person for individuals working full time (30 hour or more) in a non-profit setting or for full time students
Diversity Scholarship - This scholarship is available to applicants accepted to the EMDR BASIC TRAINING. The scholarship will cover half of the cost of tuition. This scholarship is open to all applicants. A written essay will be required for scholarship consideration. Please let the trainer know of your interest by contacting her at: pria.alpern@gmail.com. Deadline to submit applications is March 1st.
Trainee Requirements: All trainees must be licensed to practice mental health counseling within their State or be on the licensing track and under supervision. STUDENTS: The EMDR International Association requires that students who register for the training be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician. Unfortunately, some graduate students are not eligible to take the training. Therefore, as long as you meet the above criteria and will be starting your internship or practicum before the training takes place, you are eligible to register for the training.
Continuing Education: 40 Professional CEs are provided upon completion of the training.
* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. The National Institute for the Psychotherapies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies 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 psychoanalysts #Psyan-0004.
* The National Institute for the Psychotherapies 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-0018.
* National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) 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-0059.
Pria Alpern, PhD
Dr. Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is the founder of the Manhattan Center of Trauma Studies and director of Center Psychology Group in New York City, a psychotherapy practice in New York City that specializes in treating trauma within the adult and perinatal populations. She is a graduate of the EMDR Clinical Affiliate Program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Trauma Treatment Center in New York City, where she completed her EMDR training. She is also an advanced-level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEI). Dr. Alpern has specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from Postpartum Support International. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus. Dr. Alpern holds a B.A. in Psychology and Art History from Georgetown University.
Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Alpern creates mental health content providing psychoeducation and raising awareness about EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy on her Instagram and TikTok platforms. She has been quoted in Glamour UK, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times.
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