Trainer: Crystal Wildes, PsyD, LP
On-Demand: Available with lifetime access for asynchronous learning. This course was recorded on April 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
The EMDR Refresher Course is for clinicians who are already trained in EMDR and want to feel sharper, clearer, and more grounded in the 8‑phase model.
Maybe it’s been a while since basic training, maybe you’ve drifted into “EMDR‑ish” work, or maybe you’re hitting stuck cases that leave you second‑guessing your choices.
This course brings you back to the heart of EMDR and helps you use it more precisely, session by session, so you can sit down with clients knowing what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how to move the work forward.
Because the best learning happens when you feel safe. Ask freely, show up fully, and learn in a relational, non-judgmental environment built for practitioners like you.
Expect real case examples, clear guidance, and a teaching style that makes even complex topics feel approachable so you can confidently use what you learn in session right away.
Join a community of clinicians learning side by side, sharing real case insights and peer support so you can grow your skills with confidence alongside your peers in meaningful connection.
1. Use three clear techniques for developing an EMDR treatment plan so you’re no longer “winging it” with targets and sequences.
2. Apply the Preparation Hierarchy to reduce confusion and hesitation about when to move into target reprocessing.
3. Clarify the steps and exact order of the Phase 3 assessment protocol so you can stop stumbling over the script.
4. Use concrete strategies to recognize and work through blocked processing instead of getting stuck in endless looping.
5. Implement constricted processing approaches (EMD and EMDr) when full protocol processing is too much for the nervous system
You already know the basics. This refresher helps you put them back together in a way that actually works in the room.
In this training, you’ll:
You’ll walk away with a clearer mental map of EMDR, updated language for talking through it with clients, and specific tools you can use in your very next EMDR session.
On-demand advanced EMDR training, fundamentals-focused teaching, and a supportive clinician community.
Use three concrete techniques for building EMDR treatment plans - no more winging it with targets.
Clarify the steps and exact order of Phase 3 so you stop stumbling over the script.
Identify three clear indicators of client readiness to move into Phase 4 with confidence.
Submit questions and connect with peers through the on-demand course community.
Recognize blocked processing and apply at least three types of interweaves to move it through.
On-demand access means you go at your own pace. Lifetime access is included, so you can return whenever you need it.
Case-grounded teaching from a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Trainer.
Join TTI's shame-free community of practitioners for ongoing conversations, support, and resources. No cost, no catch.
This course is designed for EMDR‑trained clinicians who:
If you’re an EMDR therapist who wants to get back to clean, confident EMDR, this refresher is for you.
Dr. Crystal Wildes is a licensed psychologist and the owner of Insight Psychology, LLC in Evergreen, Colorado. She has over 20 years of experience providing therapy, training, and supervision across diverse clinical settings. She is a senior faculty member and trainer with the Trauma Therapist Institute and an EMDRIA-approved consultant and trainer.
Crystal has extensive experience working with individuals and families across the lifespan, including adjudicated youth, at-risk teens, families involved with social services, and survivors of crime. She specializes in working with underserved populations and is deeply committed to providing compassionate, effective care for complex trauma, with EMDR therapy as her primary approach to fostering healing and resilience.
In addition to her clinical practice, Crystal directs a trauma-informed clinical training program at Insight Psychology, where she supervises graduate trainees and early-career clinicians in the practice of EMDR and trauma-focused care. She also trains and consults with clinicians nationwide, offering workshops and advanced trainings in trauma-informed care and the integration of EMDR therapy. Known for her authenticity and approachable teaching style, she creates shame-free learning environments that equip clinicians with the tools, confidence, and knowledge to navigate the complexities of trauma treatment.
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EMDR Basic Training
8 CEs are available upon completion of all course material.
Trauma Therapist Institute is an approved continuing education provider. ACE, NBCC and EMDRIA CEs are available for this course. APA CEs are not available for this course.
Participants must complete the full training to receive credit.
Trauma Therapist Institute, #1869, 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: 1/16/25 - 1/16/28. Social workers completing this course receive 8 clinical continuing education credits.
Trauma Therapist Institute is an EMDRIA Approved Training Provider. TTI courses are individually approved. CE Certificate will contain course approval number.
To receive a CE certificate, participants must complete the entire course, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or above, and complete the course evaluation. You may retake the post-test as needed. Once completed, a CE certificate will auto-populate to your online account.
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