Discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is one of the most researched and utilized methods in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other forms of human distress connected to trauma and adverse life experiences. Whether your goal is to become an EMDR therapist as a specialty, or to integrate EMDR into your existing practice, our mindfulness-infused training program will help you meet your goals. Olivia Lynch’s EMDR Therapy Training Program is offered through a special license from the Institute for Creative Mindfulness with a curriculum designed by Dr. Jamie Marich. The ICM curriculum equips you to work with real-world clinical presentations from day one, including how to handle complex and developmental trauma, addressing dissociation, and implementing EMDR into your current setting.
This EMDR Therapy Training program curriculum and Olivia Lynch are approved by the EMDR International Association.
To meet the EMDRIA standards to become an EMDR Trained Therapist you must complete:
20 Hours of Lecture
20 Hours of Practicum
10 Hours of Consultation
Required Reading
Taking an Open Book Learner Assessment
with Olivia Lynch
EMDR Part 1 Training in person, located in Danbury, CT (The Summit). October 3rd-5th, 2025.
EMDR Part 2 Training in person, located in Danbury, CT (The Summit). May 2-4th, 2025.
EMDR Part 2 Training in person, located in Danbury, CT (The Summit). November 14th-16th , 2025.
