EMDRIA Approved Online EMDR Therapy Training
with
Dr. Stephen Dansiger & Roshni Chabra

Part I: March 13 / 16 / 20, 2026 (Fri / Mon / Fri)
Part II: April 17 / 20 / 24, 2026 (Fri / Mon / Fri)

8:30AM to 5PM (PACIFIC) each day of training

Join Dr.Stephen Dansiger & Roshni Chabra for EMDRIA Approved Online EMDR Therapy Training with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. This training offers the Part I & Part II curriculum normally offered in-person, including all practicum components, in a convenient, online format. The Institute for Creative Mindfulness is known for focusing only on the standard EMDR therapy protocol in our initial trainings, with proper attention paid to dynamics like dissociation and complex trauma, for optimal implementation in clinical settings. The mindfulness-informed and trauma-focused thread that runs through all of our instructional offerings makes implementation of standard EMDR therapy with more complex cases possible from the beginning of your EMDR training experience. In this online format, you will experience an unprecedented opportunity to learn adaptations for telehealth, while still being able to get grounded in how to use EMDR therapy for in-office applications.

The training components, when combined with an additional ten hours of required consultation and successful completion of a post-test, meet all requirements for completing an EMDRIA-approved training in EMDR therapy.

This training is ideal for clinicians who respond well to self-directed assignments and can adapt well in an online learning format. Also be advised that as part of EMDR therapy training, you are required to do some of your own personal work in the practicum sections of the course. If you are feeling any trepidation about completing your training in this format, please wait until in-person trainings are possible or widely available again. By registering for this course in this online format, you acknowledge you are aware of this component of the training. Please feel free to direct any questions you have to [email protected] before registering.

After paying for this course you will receive an email from Thinkific to complete your registration and receive access to your course dashboard.

Click on the individual courses listed below for more information on each training included in this EMDR Therapy Training.

By Registering For This Training, You Acknowledge And Agree To The Following:

ATTENDANCE: Your presence at the entire training is required at all sessions. No partial credit can be awarded. You have read our course descriptions, including cost, fees and logistics and FAQ prior to registering. Please also note that by taking the training you will be required to take an open-book learner assessment following the second part of the training, per EMDRIA guidelines.

CONSULTATION FOR COMPLETION OF EMDR THERAPY TRAINING: EMDR Therapy trainees are responsible for arranging and paying for their 10 hours of supplementary consultation (aside from their registration fee). 10-Hours of Consultation with an EMDRIA-approved consultant on our team is required. Usually 4-6 hours are completed between the Part I and Part II trainings, with the remainder done after completing Part II. All of these hours may be done in a group setting. We structure our program so that you are able to work with any of our ICM approved consultants or consultants in training for your consultation hours. Our consultants represent a wide range of specialties at a variety of price points. In the spirit of ICM's mission, emphasizing trauma-focused care and tailoring the most effective program for our individual trainees, we believe the choice of consultant is important to the overall learning experience. Depending on which consultant and format that you select, you can spend from $200.00-$1000.00 additionally for consultation. Please click HERE to get a sense of our consultants' expertise and price points before registering. You have ONE YEAR (12 months) from the time that you begin this training to complete all of the requirements, including the 10 hours of supplementary consultation that are required for you to receive your Certificate of Training in EMDR Therapy from the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Exceptions can be granted only in extreme circumstances (e.g., a humanitarian crisis, illness, or injury).

ELIGIBILITY: This is a live interactive, beginner-level course intended for licensed mental health practitioners (psychologists, MFTs, counselors, social workers, etc). You verify that you meet the eligibility requirements of being a Master’s level behavioral health clinician or are a graduate student with an appropriate recommendation as detailed HERE. The Institute for Creative Mindfulness is an EMDRIA-approved curriculum serving clinicians in the United States and Canada, only with certain limited exceptions. If you are a clinician living outside of the United States or Canada, we suggest that you contact us first or check with your regional organization (e.g., EMDR Europe, EMDR Asia, EMDR Australia). A U.S.-based training may not be accepted for accreditation in your country.

TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS: Attendance at all live sessions on the indicated dates is mandatory for completion of this course. These live lecture and practicum sessions will be hosted by the video conferencing platform Zoom. Links for joining these live sessions via zoom are included in the course portals. These links will prompt you to download the Zoom software if you have not already done so, and will then connect you to the session. Please plan on joining a few minutes early for troubleshooting if you are not already familiar with the platform. For more information on how to join a Zoom meeting, please read through the following article HERE. By registering for these trainings, you acknowledge that you meet the technological requirements needed to participate. If you require technical assistance, you are required to reach out to your instructor at least one week prior to the start of training.

PAYMENT & REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel and we receive your cancellation in writing (email is fine) 2 weeks prior to the training, you are eligible for a full refund OR the option to apply the dollar amount paid towards a future training. If canceling less than two weeks before a scheduled event, trainees are entitled to a 50% refund, OR the option to apply the dollar amount paid toward a future training with StartAgain Associates. All refunds, full and partial, are subject to a 15% administrative fee.

COUPON CODES & DISCOUNTS: Discounted payments, including those that utilize a coupon code or are on a specially created payment plan - are not eligible for refunds.

THE ICM NETWORK: Faculty licensees of the Institute for Creative Mindfulness (ICM) operate their training independently, and in registering for this training, you are registering with StartAgain Associates, not ICM. If you cancel or need to move this training, it is easiest to directly reschedule directly with us (StartAgain Associates). If for some reason you do want to move your training to another ICM network faculty member, you will need to cancel with StartAgain Associates and re-register with the other network member.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: You agree to check in to and be knowledgeable about the continuing education approvals that are required for members of your profession in your state. Many states do not require specific approvals; several states require specific approvals; many accept national organization approvals or providers from other states. Please double check with your state requirements and also carefully look at the approvals that have been secured for the training for which you are registering. Any questions you may have about these approvals can be directed HERE PRIOR to the training.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM TRAINING ORGANIZATION: StartAgain Associates regularly sends correspondence about the training, including an email confirmation at registration and several emails leading up to each training. The emails presently come from [email protected]. If you are not receiving these emails, you are required to check your Spam folder as correspondence from new organizations often ends up there. Once you receive your first correspondence, please save the email to your address book. If you have not received a confirmation email or other correspondence from the organization within seven days of the event, it is your responsibility to reach out to us directly.

ADDITIONAL READING REQUIREMENTS: Please take note of the EMDR Therapy Training Reading List. EMDRIA requires that you purchase and read Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, which is available for purchase at Amazon and other retailers.

PROFESSIONALISM: You will show up on time and be fully present for each session, acting in a professional manner. You will reach out to your faculty member or any assistants if any unexpected problems arise. Staying present for online learning can come with its unique set of challenges, and you agree to take full responsibility for addressing your needs in the area of grounding and self-care during the training. You agree to refrain from all alcohol and illicit drug use during the training and agree to speak with your faculty member or an assistant if you anticipate that your impairment due to prescribed medications might pose a problem during the training. The faculty and staff reserve the right to remove trainees at any time if the trainee creates an unsafe or unprofessional environment for you or for other trainees, or for any other reason, at their sole discretion.

ACCOMMODATIONS: All venues used for in-person trainings by StartAgain Associates and the Institute for Creative Mindfulness are ADA-compliant. For both in-person and online trainings, if you require assistance, we are willing and committed to make reasonable accommodations. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns or if you need to make such a request. We request 30-days advanced notice for any accommodation requests to allow us to work together on your request. If, during the training, a need for an accommodation arises, you are expected to contact your instructor and/or practicum assistant immediately and we will discuss the best possible solution.

CONFIDENTIALITY: There is no client relationship or other privilege that would create a duty rising to the level of clinical confidentiality in this training setting. However, you are expected to respect the confidentiality of other trainees in the group, and your trainer will explain the importance of confidentiality. Trainees who observe a problem with another trainee are expected to bring the problem to the lead trainer or other training staff. Similarly, if a staff member observes an issue with professionalism, they reserve the right to discuss that issue with the lead trainer.

PREPAREDNESS FOR DOING YOUR OWN WORK: Throughout the training, you will be expected to participate in a working practicum experience in the role of therapist, client, and observer. This means that you will be expected to do a small piece of your own, authentic clinical work. If you are currently in counseling or being treated for a mental health condition, it is recommended that you speak with your provider, alerting them that you are participating in the training. If you have received a major mental health diagnosis (past or present), you acknowledge that you are taking this training and engaging in this practicum at your own risk, and agree to alert faculty or training staff before or during the training if any complications arise. You acknowledge that everyone taking part in the practicum experience is new to EMDR therapy and agree to keep the space as safe as possible for all involved. If any problems arise, you agree to address them with faculty or staff members.

GRIEVANCE POLICY: All grievances must be in writing to [email protected], and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: There are no known conflicts of interest for these trainings.

Email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.