EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training
Elizabeth Legg, PhD, LPC, NCC with The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Training Provider for both Virtual and In Person EMDR Trainings in Denver, Colorado. Please see below for detailed information about the EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training.
What sets this training apart from others?
We are invested in providing a relational training experience that strives to be intimate, cohesive, and supportive, given the vulnerability of learning a brand new approach to therapy, practicing that new modality with peers, as well as experiencing EMDR therapy from the client’s perspective. We also are intentional about modeling the same vulnerability that is asked of you as a training participant. An attachment-oriented, relational, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist lens is incorporated throughout the training. We also have added 6 additional hours to what EMDRIA requires in order to provide more comprehensive information, given the complexity of the EMDR therapy model and the need for a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
Read what past training participants have said about the training - HERE!
Upcoming Dates
Cost
Fully-licensed: $1,400
Student/pre-licensed: $1,000
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Part I (3 days)
April 16-18, 2025
​Part II (3 days)
July 16-18, 2025
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LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR
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Apr/Jul 2025
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IN-PERSON - WESTMINSTER, CO
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Sep/Dec 2025
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Cost: $1,500
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Part I (3 days)
September 4-6, 2025
​Part II (3 days)
December 11-13, 2025
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Course Instructors: Elizabeth Legg, Samantha McBride, Kerri Sterrett
​Registration deadline: TBD​
LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR
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Oct 2025/Jan 2026
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Cost
Fully-licensed: $1,400
Student/pre-licensed: $1,000
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Part I (3 days)
October 22-24, 2025
​Part II (3 days)
January 14-16, 2026
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Course Instructors: Elizabeth Legg, Kerri Sterrett, Samantha McBride
​​Registration deadline: 10/18/2025
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IN-PERSON - WESTMINSTER, CO
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Nov 2025/Feb 2026
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Cost: $1,500
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Part I (3 days)
November 6-8, 2025
​Part II (3 days)
February 5-7, 2026
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Course Instructors: Elizabeth Legg
Facilitators: Diane Brooks, Abigail Prince
​Registration deadline: TBD​
Lock in your spot today to offer a partial scholarship ($400 value) to a clinician who might not otherwise have financial access to this training opportunity!
Start the new year off right with a new therapeutic modality and support another clinician to do the same, doubling the impact!
Schedule for Live Interactive Webinar
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Day 1: 7am-4:30pm PT / 8am-5:30pm MT / 9am-6:30pm CT / 10am-7:30pm ET - Please note earlier start time on Day 1
Day 2-6: 7:30am-4:30pm PT / 8:30am-5:30pm MT / 9:30am-6:30pm CT / 10:30am-7:30pm ET
EMDR Basic Training Part I and Part II Agendas for in-person training
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EMDR Basic Training Part I and Part II Agendas for Live Interactive Webinar
- Receive 46 EMDRIA credits and 46 CE credits/hours with ACE/NBCC, APA & NBCC -
Group discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, please contact EMDR@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com.
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*** We have limited spaces for EMDR therapists who have previously completed a training offered by an EMDRIA accredited provider to retake the course at half-price. This does not include the 10 hours of consultation. Please contact us at EMDR@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com to inquire.
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Virtual & In Person
EMDR Basic Training
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The EMDR Training includes Part I and Part II, each of which are three-day training sessions, as well as 10 hours of consultation on EMDR Therapy, and required reading (which includes the following: 1) Shapiro, Francine. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. New York: Guildford Press, 2) a 2020 issue of Go With That Magazine about EMDR & Racial Trauma, and 3) Guidelines for Virtual EMDR Therapy). This EMDR training is EMDRIA-Approved.
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Course created: 7/2017 Course updated: 5/2024
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Note: CE credit is not provided for consultation hours, required reading or required video viewing that are outside of the course.
PART I
Part I of the EMDR Training covers the development of EMDR Therapy, the Adaptive Information Processing Model, the 8-Phase EMDR therapy approach, and Resource Development and Installation (RDI). Specific learning objectives include: 1. Identify 3 elements of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model. 2. Describe how the AIP Model guides case conceptualization & treatment planning. 3. Identify 2 hypotheses for the mechanisms of action underlying EMDR therapy. 4. List 3 components of trauma memory networks transformed through EMDR. 5. Explain how to utilize the Subjective Units of Disturbance (SUD) Scale. 6. Explain how to utilize the Validity of Cognition (VOC) Scale. 7. Identify three options for Dual Attention Stimulus (DAS). 8. Name and describe the 8 phases of EMDR therapy. 9. Provide 2 possible adaptations across the 8 phases based on cultural identity. 10. Identify 3 areas to assess in determining client readiness for trauma processing. 11. Describe the 3-Pronged Approach to EMDR therapy. 12. Provide 2 indications to extend the Client Preparation Phase (Phase 2). 13. Identify 3 elements included in Phase 3: Assessment (Target Formation). 14. Describe the protocol for closing down incomplete target sessions. After Part I of the EMDR Training, clinicians will begin using EMDR Therapy with clients and participate in consultation with Elizabeth Legg, PhD, LPC, NCC or another EMDRIA-Approved Consultant or Consultant-in-Training approved by Elizabeth Legg. Group consultation options will be provided following the Part I Training. Four hours (of the total 10 hours required) must be completed between Parts I and II.
PART II
Part II of the EMDR Training follows about 3-6 months later and addresses EMDR Therapy with Complex PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Addictions, Chronic Pain/Illness, Couples, and Children/Adolescents. Specific learning objectives include: 1. Utilize the client readiness checklist to determine readiness for trauma processing. 2. Apply the 3-pronged approach to prioritize targets for reprocessing. 3. Identify 2 examples of Resource Development and Installation (RDI). 4. Provide 2 options to increase the charge during Desensitization. 5. Provide 2 options to decrease the charge during Desensitization. 6. Implement 3 strategies to assist with blocked processing. 7. Implement the protocol for closing down incomplete target sessions. 8. Describe 2 strategies to use for clients with Complex PTSD. 9. Describe 2 possible modifications in using EMDR therapy with children. 10. Describe 2 strategies to use with clients who are highly dissociative. 11. Identify 3 possible targets for reprocessing for clients with chronic pain/illness. 12. Identify 2 possible modifications in using EMDR therapy with clients with addiction concerns. 13. Apply EMDR with client present day symptoms and future concerns. After Part II of the EMDR Training, clinicians complete the remaining hours of the 10 required hours of consultation with Elizabeth Legg, PhD, LPC, NCC or another EMDRIA-Approved Consultant or Consultant-in-Training approved by Elizabeth Legg. The entire process of training from beginning Part I to finishing the 10 required hours of consultation must be completed within a 1-year period to qualify for the Certificate of Completion.
EMDR Training (Parts I and II) includes lecture, discussion, experiential exercises, live (or pre-recorded) demonstrations, and small group practice (as both therapist and client). Cohorts for each training are kept small in order to foster cohesion and emotional safety. A manual is provided at each training session.
EMDRIA PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for this training, participants must meet the following requirements: -Licensed Mental Health Professionals -Be licensed to practice in their state or province​ -Have a graduate degree in the mental health field -Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals (letter is required by supervisor) -Be actively pursuing a mental health license through their state/province board while working under a licensed supervisor​ have a graduate degree in the mental health field. Graduate Students (academic documentation and letter from supervisor required)​ -Be enrolled in a graduate degree program in the mental health field -Have completed core graduate academic coursework -Be in the practicum/internship portion of the program -Be in a licensing track and working under supervision of fully licensed mental health clinician
LOCATION
Live Interactive Webinar: Zoom
In Person: 8400 N. Alcott St, Westminster, CO 80031
*Given the origins of the police in the US and the abuse that has been perpetrated by certain police officers toward persons of color, I want to provide context to the location chosen for the training. My husband, as a police officer (as well as an African American man) inspired me to become more involved in treating first responders with PTSD many years ago, including volunteering at a trauma retreat for first responders in 2019. When COVID hit the US in March of 2020 and we needed a larger space for Part II of the EMDR training to allow more distance between training participants, one of the clinicians in the training (a former first responder herself who had helped to organize the trauma retreat the year prior) offered the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) building as an option. Within that building, first responders regularly access individual therapy (including EMDR), group therapy, and neurofeedback, treatment that is invaluable for them and the communities they serve. Two months after holding my first training at the FOP, George Floyd was murdered. Despite and because of that horrific murder as well as other incidents of abuse, I continue to be committed to treating trauma for those who come from all walks of life. Since holding my first training at the FOP, I have requested that all fees that I pay for the use of the space are earmarked for trauma retreats (including EMDR therapy) so that first responders can continue to have access to the trauma treatment they need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns: EMDR@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR
- Laptop or desktop computer - High-speed internet - A Zoom account - A well-lit room so video of yourself is clear - Computer microphone - Quality sound such as speakers, ear buds or headphones
CANCELLATION AND TRANSFER POLICY
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 30-days or more before the first training day, then you will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. If you cancel your registration 29-days or less before the first training day, then the deposit and Payment 2 are forfeited. Any additional amount paid will be refunded. Transfer Policy: We do know that emergencies and unexpected events do happen, so we will allow people to transfer their payment to another cohort within the following guidelines: Transfer to a different cohort 30-days or more before the first training day of your original cohort date = $50 administrative fee Transfer to a different cohort 29-days to 14-days before the first training day of your original cohort date = $100 administrative fee Transfer to a different cohort 13-days or less before the first training day of your original cohort date = $300 administrative fee Transfer to a different after already starting the cohort you originally registered for = $300 administrative fee
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
It is important to us that advanced clinical training and professional development be accessible and affordable for clinicians. Therefore, we intentionally keep the overall cost of the trainings low as compared to many EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Trainings, in order to make them as accessible as possible. Many mental health therapists are faced with socioeconomic and/or other barriers that make it difficult to afford various trainings. Therefore, the options below are designed to offer financial support to attend our EMDR trainings. If you, or a clinician you know, cannot afford to pay full price for one of our upcoming trainings, please review the options below that are offered to increase access. Payment Plan for Live Interactive Webinar Training: If you are able to pay the full registration fee but need to space out payments, we provide a payment plan that allows for you to pay in 4 installments: $350 deposit to register, $350 due two weeks prior to Part I, $350 for the 10 hours of consultation due two weeks after the Part I training begins, and $350 due two weeks prior to the Part II training session. Payment Plan for In-Person Training: If you are able to pay the full registration fee but need to space out payments, we provide a payment plan that allows for you to pay in 4 installments: $375 deposit to register, $375 due two weeks prior to Part I, $375 for the 10 hours of consultation due two weeks after the Part I training begins, and $375 due two weeks prior to the Part II training session. Partial Scholarship: Many mental health therapists experience inequitable employment and compensation that make it challenging to afford EMDR trainings and other advanced clinical trainings. Others are experiencing financial hardship for a variety of reasons. We provide partial scholarship to help reduce financial barriers that might otherwise prevent clinicians from accessing professional development opportunities to better serve their clients. We offer one discounted slot per training cohort to licensed mental health professionals of $400 off the EMDR Training (Parts I and II). Please go to the link - to https://fs29.formsite.com/7rmzS3/x2rv3o8jbl/index and complete the Partial Scholarship Application Form. Priority is given to Black, Indigenous, other people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, disabled and other minoritized clinicians.
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR EMDR BASIC TRAINING
EMDR Basic Training qualifies for 46 credits/hours with ACE, APA, NBCC and EMDRIA..
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The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7043. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
​Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): In Colorado, this training qualifies for all 46 hours of DORA continuing education. It consists of 26 hours of coursework, 10 hours of group learning, and 10 hours of supervision. Check your local licensing board to inquire about whether this training qualifies for your licensing requirements.
The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, provider 1923, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/23/24 to 7/23/25. Social workers completing this course receive 46 total CE credits, including 13 general, 23 clinical, 5 ethics, and 5 social and cultural competence credits.
To receive a course CE Certificate, you must 1) be present for the entire 6 days of training, and 2) complete the Assessment (post-test) for both Part I and Part II with scores of 80% or higher. Participants can retake this Assessment up to 3 times. Please note: Participants seeking ACE CE credit MUST complete a course evaluation and include their full name.
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​To receive an EMDRIA Certificate of Completion, you must 1) be present for the entire 6 days of training, 2) complete the Assessments for both Part I & II, and 3) complete 10 hours of consultation, all within 1 year from the starting date of training (Day 1). ​​Please note: Per EMDRIA policy guidelines, you must complete Part I training to advance to Part II training.
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Once completed, the CE Certificate will be delivered via email within 5 business day, from EMDR@TheRoadLessTraveledCounseling.com.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Elizabeth Legg, PhD, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Psychologist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Training Provider, and Certified EMDR Therapist. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, as a Professional Counselor since 2003 and as a Psychologist since 2013. She works full-time in private practice, The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, in Denver, Colorado. The focus of her practice includes trauma treatment from an EMDR and AEDP therapeutic orientation, couples therapy from an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy approach, as well as supervision, consultation, and training. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado, where her dissertation focused on EMDR within couples therapy. She also developed the Denver Collaborative Health Center, a network of skilled independent professionals dedicated to providing quality health care services to treat the whole person, including a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Rolfer, Yoga Therapist, Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Practitioner, Integrative Healer /Curandera, and a Full Spectrum Doula/Herbalist/Ancestral Medicine Practitioner.
ACCOMMODATIONS
This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request special accommodations, please contact Elizabeth Legg at EMDR@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com. Participants can email Elizabeth Legg up to 5 days prior to attendance at an event or before committing to attendance, whichever comes first. We will respond to all reasonable requests for accommodations. We will respond to requests and clarify options for accommodations within 2 business days of the receipt of the request, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center and Elizabeth Legg are fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformation with the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), American Counseling Association (ACA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) grievance procedures as well as with all legal and ethical responsibilities of those organizations. We are committed to transparent, respectful, fair, and non-discriminatory promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center. While The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate areas of concern, there will be occasional issues which come to our attention, requiring intervention and/or action on the part of The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center. During a training, should a concern arise for any participant, Elizabeth Legg, The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, and our advisory committee are invested in addressing those concerns in a timely, thoughtful and respectful manner, to include changing practice partners, addressing staff or facility issues, improving course content, etc. All grievances (including complaints about course content, speakers, facilities, and nonreceipt of certificates, as well as refund requests and other miscellaneous occurrences) are reviewed and addressed by our advisory committee, which is made up of Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and the ACE Social Work Consultant. Our advisory committee can be found HERE in the Training Team section of the page. Our committee will make every effort possible to include the most appropriate member(s) of the advisory committee in the response to any grievance in such a way as to lessen the risk of bias and involvement in multiple roles, while increasing the opportunities for problem resolution, strengthen decisions regarding such complaints, and to maximize objectivity. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center’s approach to resolving grievances is always from the perspective of what is in the best interest of the participant. All complaints and grievances are reviewed within 5 working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and emailed to grievance@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com and will be responded to within 10 business days. If The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is am unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you have the right to file a grievance with the Mental Health Licensing Section of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): 1560 Broadway Street, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202; 303-894-7800.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EMDR Basic Training?
An EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training provides clinicians with the knowledge and skills to utilize EMDR therapy, a comprehensive understanding of case conceptualization and treatment planning, and the ability to integrate EMDR therapy into their clinical practice. An EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training provides, at a minimum, instruction in the current explanatory model, methodology, and underlying mechanisms of EMDR through lecture, practice, and integrated consultation.
What is the difference between EMDR Training and EMDR Certification?
Upon completion of an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training, you are considered an EMDR Trained Clinician, however, this does not mean you are EMDR Certified. Applying for EMDR Certification is an additional process through EMDRIA.
Am I eligible to take the EMDR Basic Training?
To be eligible for this EMDRIA-Approved training, participants must meet the following requirements: 1) Licensed Mental Health Professionals -be licensed to practice in their state or province -have a graduate degree in the mental health field 2) Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals (letter is required by supervisor) -be actively pursuing a mental health license through their state/province board while working under a licensed supervisor -have a graduate degree in the mental health field 3) Graduate Students (academic documentation and letter from supervisor required) -be enrolled in a graduate degree program in the mental health field -have completed core graduate academic coursework -be in the practicum/internship portion of program -be on a licensing track and working under supervision of fully licensed mental health clinician
How do I search and register for EMDR Basic Training?
You can find upcoming EMDR Basic Trainings by clicking on the link below. If you have additional questions about our program that you cannot find on this page, please email us at EMDR@TheRoadLessTraveledCounseling.com
Are there group rates available for this training?
Yes, we offer a group rate for groups of 10 or more. Please contact EMDR@TheRoadLessTraveledCounseling.com for more information.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel 30-days or more before the first training day, then you will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. If you cancel your registration 29-days or less before the first training day, then the deposit and Payment 2 are forfeited. Any additional amount paid will be refunded.
Is there a transfer fee to move to a different cohort?
We do know that emergencies and unexpected events do happen, so we will allow people to transfer their payment to another cohort within the following guidelines: Transfer to a different cohort 30-days or more before the first training day of your original cohort date = $50 administrative fee Transfer to a different cohort 29-days to 14-days before the first training day of your original cohort date = $100 administrative fee Transfer to a different cohort 13-days or less before the first training day of your original cohort date = $300 administrative fee Transfer to a different cohort after already starting the cohort you originally registered for = $300 administrative fee
How much time do I have to complete the Basic Training program?
You have 1 year to complete the program, and the clock starts from the date of the Part I Basic Training date.
What sets this program apart from the various programs I found online?
Much of the foundational material is the same across the various EMDR Basic Training courses. However, the delivery and depth of that material is unique to each training provider. Furthermore, each EMDRIA-Approved Training Provider has their own unique style and background that informs their training material and approach. We are invested in providing a relational training experience that strives to be intimate, cohesive, and supportive, given the vulnerability of learning a brand new approach to therapy, practicing that new modeling with peers, as well as experiencing EMDR therapy from the client’s perspective. We also are intentional about modeling the same vulnerability that is asked of you as a training participant. We also have added 6 additional hours to what EMDRIA requires in order to provide more comprehensive information, given the complexity of the EMDR therapy model and the need for a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach. We suggest that you ask around to your colleagues and peers to obtain information and recommendations, based on their experience of EMDR training. And you are always welcome to reach out to touch base personally if you have specific concerns or questions: EMDR@TheRoadLessTraveledCounseling.com
What are the Pros and Cons of Virtual vs. In-Person EMDR Basic Training?
Our virtual training content is identical to our in-person content. Of course, there are pros and cons to each and it's much a matter of personal preference. Click the link below for more information about the pros and cons for each so you can evaluate what will work best for you.
