Donald F. deGraffenried, LCSW, EMDRIA Senior Trainer
Friday, August 8, 2025
In-person at the UConn Hartford Campus
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
7 CECs
*Also approved for 7 EMDRIA Credits. Please see the note at the bottom of the page
Registration Fee: $175
UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors receive a 10% discount
Classroom location, driving directions and parking details will be included in your email confirmation
This one-day hands on training will provide a comprehensive refresher on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in both theory and practice. Areas covered include predictors for success, demonstration of the mechanics, forms of bi-lateral stimulation, review of the eight phases, cognitions, and supporting optional processing.
Multiple case examples will be presented including working with victims of violence, especially crime victims and survivors of homicide. In addition, participants will watch two client videos and there will be a live demonstration of the EMD Protocol which is helpful in crisis and emergency situations.
Trainer deGraffenried is looking for one volunteer to work with him using the EMD Protocol during the training. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact him before the training at donald@traumatreat.com.
At the conclusion of this one-day refresher, participants will be able to:
- complete a simple self-evaluation of their skill base
- briefly summarize the Eight Phases of EMDR
- effectively describe how to perform the demonstration of the mechanics
- state the advantage of using eye movements as the form of bi-lateral stimulation
- state two advantages of using EMD as a protocol
- define an overactivated and underactive client
- describe three major components of the Recent Event Protocol
- plan for and incorporate the use of the Visual Assessment Tool in support of gathering information needed for the Recent Event Protocol with crime victims
- state two or more of the advanced go to the body techniques
- list two or more spiritual cognitive interweaves
- exhibit the ability to analyze which of the EMDR models will best serve the needs of clients who are survivors of gun violence
* EMDRIA Credits have been approved for this training. Participants who have completed Basic Training in EMDR will receive 7.00 EMDRIA Credits at the end of the training. You must be present for the entire training to receive the credits.