Upcoming EMDR Basic Trainings with Three Rivers Faculty

Trainings are offered in virtual and in-person formats

2023 Summer EMDR Basic Training

*Option to Audit Basic Training Lectures To Review & Refresh

Trainer: Charlene B Spears, MSW, LCSW-BACS

Dates: Part I – June 2-4, 2023; Part II – July 21-23, 2023

Location: Lafayette, LA

Full Training Includes:
*10 Hours of Group Consultation
*PLUS Extensive resource library including videos of advanced training in a variety of topics available for 1 year

Auditing Option Includes:
*20+ hours of classroom lecture, demonstrations, exercises, and videos
*PLUS Extensive resource library including videos of advanced training in a variety of topics available for 1 year
Certificate of Completion of EMDR Basic Training required to register

Cost for Full Training: Private Practice or For Profit Organizations $1800.  Not-For-Profit, Non-Profit & Students $1400. Early Bird Special: $100 discount. Deadline: 5/1/23

Cost to Audit: Part I: $180; Part II:  $180; Parts I & II combined: $300

Register: Email charlene@cbslcsw.com to register

2023 Fall EMDR Basic Training 

Trainer: Charlene B Spears, MSW, LCSW-BACS

Dates: Part I- August 18-20, 2023; Part II – September 29, 30 & October 1, 2023

Location: Lafayette, LA

Cost: Private Practice or For Profit Organizations $1800.  Not-For-Profit, Non-Profit & Students $1400.  10 hours of EMDR Group Consultation required to complete Basic Training is included in registration fee.  NO separate consultation costs. Early Bird Special:  $100 discount.  Deadline: 7/17/23

Register: Email charlene@cbslcsw.com to register

EMDR Basic Training

Trainer: Hope Payson LCSW, LADC

Location: Litchfield, CT

Dates: Part 18:30-5pm ET: 9/19/23, 9/20/23, 9/21/23; Part 2 – 8:30-5pm ET: 11/14/23, 11/15/23, 11/16/23

Cost:  $1,400.00 per person.  A discount is available for groups of 4 or more and for trainees working full time (30 hours or more) in non-profit or public sector settings.

Register: Contact Hope at (860)830-6439 or hpaysonlcsw@gmail.com

EMDR Basic Training

Trainer: Hope Payson LCSW, LADC

Location: Virtual (Pacific Time Zone)

Dates: Part 1- 8:30-5pm PT:  9/29/23, 9/30/23, 10/2/23; Part 2 – 8:30-5pm ET: 11/3/23, 11/4/23, 11/6/23

Cost:  $1,400.00 per person.  A discount is available for groups of 4 or more and for trainees working full time (30 hours or more) in non-profit or public sector settings.

Register: Contact Hope at (860)830-6439 or hpaysonlcsw@gmail.com


*Virtual Basic EMDR Trainings are approved by the EMDR International Association with an innovative format. The training is designed to lead participants in a sequential learning experience emphasizing conceptual clarity, procedural details, and skill development through a combination of lectures, discussions drawn from actual EMDR therapy sessions, and supervised practice sessions to develop skills throughout the training. Participants will learn via lecture, video, demonstrations, Q & A sessions, role play demonstrations, small group exercises, and supervised practicums. Each participant will experience EMDR as both clinician and client through two training modules. The format of these workshops has been designed by Carol Miles MSW, LCSW LLC, and approved by EMDRIA.