Dr Leisa Davina and her training partner Vania Miteva (New Zealand based) are now offering EMDRAA accredited basic training in EMDR therapy, which when completed allows a therapist to commence working as an EMDR therapist.
This is a three part training and completion of all three parts allows for full membership of EMDRAA and the capacity to commence working as an EMDR practitioner. Leisa and Vania are also available for consultation to support ongoing accreditation to work toward Accredited Practitioner or Consultant status with EMDRAA.
Part 1 is a 3 day interactive workshop, providing a solid introduction to EMDR therapy.
Part 2a is a one-day workshop, incorporating a 3 hour revision and 5 hours of consultation and case review, which can be used by participants to count toward the consultation hours required to fulfill EMDRAA's requirements for basic training package completion.
Part 2b is a 3-day workshop, incorporating additional case consultation, and advanced conceptualisation and intervention skills, tailored toward an application of EMDR therapy to more complex clinical presentations.
All workshops involve both didactic and experiential/ applied elements, providing participants with many opportunities to practice and refine their newfound EMDR therapy understanding and skills.
Practitioners can enrol in each one of the components (Part 1; Part 2A; Part 2B) or can enrol in the full training package. After completing the full Basic Training, the practitioners will be eligible for full membership of EMDRAA and will have acquired the skills required to safely practice in EMDR therapy.
Practitioners will:
- further develop an understanding of traumatology and the mechanisms of action in EMDR therapy, and how to conceptualise presenting issues with the Adaptive Information Processing model, which underpins EMDR therapy.
- become familiar with and able to safely apply the 8 phases of EMDR therapy to a range of client concerns.
- be provided with opportunities to apply EMDR to scripted and unscripted role plays and will be introduced to additional protocols that have a growing evidence base. Applications of EMDR therapy to complex clinical presentations will be demonstrated and practiced.
Workshop presenters
Dr Leisa Davina and Vania Miteva are EMDRAA accredited practitioners, consultants and trainers. Both presenters are passionate about the safe delivery of EMDR therapy training, for the good of trainees and the community. Leisa is based in Brisbane, Queensland and works in private practice as a clinical psychologist in Capalaba. Vania is based in New Zealand and also works in private practice. Both Leisa and Vania are excited to deliver this training package, supporting practitioners who are new to EMDR therapy, to develop high fidelity skills in this treatment modality.
Workshop dates
Part One: 3-day workshop (F2F)
Brisbane with Leisa: 19 - 21 February 2024, 17 - 19 June 2024, or 14 - 16 October 2024
Auckland with Vania: 8 - 10 March 2024
Part 2A: 1 day refresher and case consultation (online)
Leisa: 22 April 2024, 19 August 2024 or 25 November 2024
Vania: 9 February 2024, 5 April 2024 or 28 June 2024
Part 2B: 3 day workshop (F2F)
Auckland with Vania: 22 - 24 March 2024, 14 - 16 June 2024, or 26 - 28 July 2024
Brisbane with Leisa and Vania: 20 - 22 November 2024
To register for Leisa's training in Brisbane: Dr Leisa Davina - EMDR training and consulting - Home, go to the training and forms pages for registration documents, then email the booking form to drleisadavina@gmail.com
Pricing, Booking forms and other policy documents: Forms and Documents - Dr Leisa Davina - EMDR training and consulting
To register for Vania's training in New Zealand: About — VM Psychology