EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy
Elizabeth Legg, PhD, LPC, NCC with The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Training Provider for both Virtual and In Person EMDR Trainings in Denver, Colorado.
Based on grounded theory research findings, this EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy course teaches participants how to integrate EMDR within couples therapy, including guidelines across all eight phases. Participants will obtain guidance for assessing couples’ appropriateness for EMDR conjointly vs. individually, learn treatment planning and preparation procedures, and review considerations during trauma reprocessing. After reviewing the Part I On Demand portion of the course, participants may choose to register for the Part II Live Interactive Webinar, where they will have the opportunity to see demonstration videos, practice integrating EMDR within couples therapy across phases 1-7 in a small group practicum format, and engage in case consultation.
On
Demand
EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy Course
Part I
Receive 2 CE credits (ASWB/ACE, APA, NBCC, EMDRIA)
Access to 90 days from date of registration
Cost: $85
Course Instructor: Elizabeth Legg
Prerequisite: EMDR Basic Training
Part I Agenda
Virtual
Live
EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy Course
Part II
Receive 14 CE credits (ASWB/ACE, APA, NBCC)
pending EMDRIA CE
February 27 & 28, 2025
Cost: $400
Course Instructor: Elizabeth Legg
Facilitator: James Nee Hundley
Deadline: 2/20/2025
Prerequisite: EMDR Basic Training, Conjoint Couples Part I On Demand
Part II Agenda
Virtual
Live
Bi-Monthly Couples Consultation Group
Want support integrating EMDR into your Couples Therapy work?
Whether you've already been bringing these modalities together or have been considering doing so but want guidance, consider joining Elizabeth Legg's bi-monthly consultation group.
Cost: $65
Group Consultant: Elizabeth Legg
Prerequisite: EMDR Basic Training
EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy Training
Part I On Demand
The EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy Part I On Demand training is for clinicians who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved training, who are couples therapists, and who want to integrate EMDR therapy within their couples therapy work.
Course created: 4/2024 Course updated: 11/2024
REGISTRATION
U.S. Training price for the On Demand Part I Portion
- $85 USD - Register HERE
When participants purchase the Part I On Demand portion of the course, they will have access to 2 hours of recorded videos, including guidance for assessing couples’ appropriateness for EMDR conjointly vs. individually, treatment planning and preparation procedures, and considerations during trauma reprocessing. For those who choose to register for the Part II Live Interactive Webinar (optional), participants will be expected to watch all 2 hours of material prior to attending the Part II, where they will then have the opportunity to review demonstration videos, practice applying those newly reviewed skills in a small group practicum format, and engage in case consultation. Below is a description of the material covered in the Part I On Demand portion:
Module 1: Welcome
Module 2: Overview of Conjoint EMDR Grounded Theory Research
Module 3: Phase 1: History Taking and Treatment Planning—Assessment of Appropriateness for Conjoint EMDR
Module 4: Phase 2: Preparation
Module 5: Phases 3 and 4: Assessment and Desensitization (and Reprocessing)
Module 6: Phases 5-7: Installation, Body Scan, and Closure
Module 7: Phase 8: Re-Evaluation
Module 8: Reflections and Clinical Implications
Module 9: Ongoing Support-Further Conjoint EMDR Training and Consultation
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify at least two factors each for the “working partner” and the “witnessing partner” to assess appropriateness for EMDR conjointly vs. individually. 2. Cite at least two relationship factors to assess appropriateness for EMDR conjointly vs. individually. 3. Explain the rationale of beginning with a target outside of the relationship that relates to problematic dynamics within the relationship during Phase 1: History Taking and Treatment Planning within Conjoint EMDR. 4. Integrate at least two Phase 2: Preparation tasks needed each for the “working partner” and the “witnessing partner” prior to conducting EMDR conjointly. 5. Discuss the role of both partners during the reprocessing phases of Conjoint EMDR. 6. Identify at least two areas for clinicians to assess during Phase 4: Desensitization. 7. Explain how the “witnessing partner” can be a resource during Phase 4: Desensitization. 8. Describe Phase 5: Installation within Conjoint EMDR. 9. Describe Phase 6: Body Scan within Conjoint EMDR. 10. Implement at least two tasks within Phase 7: Closure during Conjoint EMDR. 11. Identify at least two tasks within Phase 8: Re-Evaluation during Conjoint EMDR. 12. Describe at least two potential benefits of Conjoint EMDR. 13. Cite at least two potential obstacles of Conjoint EMDR that should guide assessment and preparation for conjoint EMDR.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7043. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, provider # 1923, 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: 7/23/2024-7/23-2025. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing educational credits (.25 general, 1.25 clinical, .25 ethics, and .25 social and cultural competence). In order to receive continuing education credit, you must 1) complete the 2 hour course in full, and 2) complete the post-test (assessment questions) with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three attempts to complete (pass) the post-test. Please note: Participants seeking ACE CE credit MUST complete an evaluation and include their full name. Once completed, the CE Certificate will be delivered via email within 5 business day, from EMDR@TheRoadLessTraveledCounseling.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Part I On-Demand Only Training is non-refundable.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR ON DEMAND COURSE
-Laptop or desktop computer
-High-speed internet
-Quality sound such as speakers, ear buds or headphones
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Elizabeth Legg, PhD, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Psychologist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Training Provider, and Certified EMDR Therapist. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, as a Professional Counselor since 2003 and as a Psychologist since 2013. She works full-time in private practice, The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, in Denver, Colorado. The focus of her practice includes trauma treatment from an EMDR and AEDP therapeutic orientation, couples therapy from an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy approach, as well as supervision, consultation, and training. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado, where her dissertation focused on EMDR within couples therapy. She also developed the Denver Collaborative Health Center, a network of skilled independent professionals dedicated to providing quality health care services to treat the whole person, including a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Rolfer, Yoga Therapist, Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Practitioner, Integrative Healer /Curandera, and a Full Spectrum Doula/Herbalist/Ancestral Medicine Practitioner.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center and Elizabeth Legg are fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformation with the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), American Counseling Association (ACA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) grievance procedures as well as with all legal and ethical responsibilities of those organizations. We are committed to transparent, respectful, fair, and non-discriminatory promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center. While The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate areas of concern, there will be occasional issues which come to our attention, requiring intervention and/or action on the part of The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center. During a training, should a concern arise for any participant, Elizabeth Legg, The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, and our advisory committee are invested in addressing those concerns in a timely, thoughtful and respectful manner, to include changing practice partners, addressing staff or facility issues, improving course content, etc. All grievances (including complaints about course content, speakers, facilities, and nonreceipt of certificates, as well as refund requests and other miscellaneous occurrences) are reviewed and addressed by our advisory committee, which is made up of Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and the ACE Social Work Consultant. Our advisory committee can be found in the Training Team section of the page. Our committee will make every effort possible to include the most appropriate member(s) of the advisory committee in the response to any grievance in such a way as to lessen the risk of bias and involvement in multiple roles, while increasing the opportunities for problem resolution, strengthen decisions regarding such complaints, and to maximize objectivity. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center’s approach to resolving grievances is always from the perspective of what is in the best interest of the participant. All complaints and grievances are reviewed within 5 working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and emailed to grievance@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com and will be responded to within 10 business days. If The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is am unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you have the right to file a grievance with the Mental Health Licensing Section of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): 1560 Broadway Street, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202; 303-894-7800.
EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy Training
Part II
The EMDR in Conjoint Couples Therapy Part II training is for clinicians who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved training, who are couples therapists, and who want to integrate EMDR therapy within their couples therapy work. After completing the Part I On Demand coursework, the Part II live training provides an opportunity to watch demonstration sessions of all eight phases of Conjoint EMDR, practice integrating EMDR within couples therapy in a small group practicum format with other clinicians across phases 1-7, and engage in case consultation.
Course created: 4/2024 Updated: 11/2024
Locations:
Live Interactive Webinar: Zoom
In-Person: Denver, CO
REGISTRATION
U.S. Training price for the On Demand Part I Portion
- $400 USD - Register HERE
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify at least two factors each for the “working partner” and the “witnessing partner” to assess appropriateness for EMDR conjointly vs. individually. 2. Cite at least two relationship factors to assess appropriateness for EMDR conjointly vs. individually. 3. Explain the rationale of beginning with a target outside of the relationship that relates to problematic dynamics within the relationship during Phase 1: History Taking and Treatment Planning within Conjoint EMDR. 4. Integrate at least two Phase 2: Preparation tasks needed each for the “working partner” and the “witnessing partner” prior to conducting EMDR conjointly. 5. Discuss the role of both partners during the reprocessing phases of Conjoint EMDR. 6. Identify at least two areas for clinicians to assess during Phase 4: Desensitization. 7. Explain how the “witnessing partner” can be a resource during Phase 4: Desensitization. 8. Describe Phase 5: Installation within Conjoint EMDR. 9. Describe Phase 6: Body Scan within Conjoint EMDR. 10. Implement at least two tasks within Phase 7: Closure during Conjoint EMDR. 11. Identify at least two tasks within Phase 8: Re-Evaluation during Conjoint EMDR. 12. Describe at least two potential benefits of Conjoint EMDR. 13. Cite at least two potential obstacles of Conjoint EMDR that should guide assessment and preparation for conjoint EMDR.
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
It is important to us that advanced clinical training and professional development be accessible and affordable for clinicians. Therefore, we intentionally keep the overall cost of the trainings low in order to make them as accessible as possible. Many mental health therapists are faced with socioeconomic and/or other barriers that make it difficult to afford various trainings. Therefore, the options below are designed to offer financial support to attend our EMDR trainings. If you, or a clinician you know, cannot afford to pay full price for one of our upcoming trainings, please review the options below that are offered to increase access. Payment Plan: If you are able to pay the full registration fee but need to space out payments, we would be happy to provide a payment plan that allows for you to pay in installments. Email us at EMDR@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com to arrange a payment plan that will work for you. Partial Scholarship: Many mental health therapists experience inequitable employment and compensation that make it challenging to afford EMDR trainings and other advanced clinical trainings. Others are experiencing financial hardship for a variety of reasons. We provide partial scholarship to help reduce financial barriers that might otherwise prevent clinicians from accessing professional development opportunities to better serve their clients. We offer one discounted slot per training cohort to licensed mental health professionals of $200 off the EMDR Conjoint Couples course. Priority is given to Black, Indigenous, other people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, disabled and other minoritized clinicians.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7043. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, provider # 1923, 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: 7/23/2024-7/23-2025. Social workers completing this course receive 14 clinical continuing educational credits (1 general, 11 clinical, 1 ethics, 1 social and cultural competence). In order to receive continuing education credit, you must 1) attend the 15 hour course in full, and 2) complete the post-test (assessment questions) with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three attempts to complete (pass) the post-test. Please note: Participants seeking ACE CE credit MUST complete an evaluation and include their full name. Once completed, the CE Certificate will be delivered via email within 5 business day, from EMDR@TheRoadLessTraveledCounseling.com.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Elizabeth Legg, PhD, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Psychologist, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and Training Provider, and Certified EMDR Therapist. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, as a Professional Counselor since 2003 and as a Psychologist since 2013. She works full-time in private practice, The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, in Denver, Colorado. The focus of her practice includes trauma treatment from an EMDR and AEDP therapeutic orientation, couples therapy from an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy approach, as well as supervision, consultation, and training. She completed her PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado, where her dissertation focused on EMDR within couples therapy. She also developed the Denver Collaborative Health Center, a network of skilled independent professionals dedicated to providing quality health care services to treat the whole person, including a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Rolfer, Yoga Therapist, Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Practitioner, Integrative Healer /Curandera, and a Full Spectrum Doula/Herbalist/Ancestral Medicine Practitioner.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR
- Laptop or desktop computer - High-speed internet - A Zoom account - A well-lit room so video of yourself is clear - Computer microphone - Quality sound such as speakers, ear buds or headphones
ACCOMMODATIONS
This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request special accommodations, please contact Elizabeth Legg at EMDR@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com. Participants can email Elizabeth Legg up to 5 days prior to attendance at an event or before committing to attendance, whichever comes first. We will respond to all reasonable requests for accommodations. We will respond to requests and clarify options for accommodations within 2 business days of the receipt of the request, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center and Elizabeth Legg are fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformation with the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), American Counseling Association (ACA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) grievance procedures as well as with all legal and ethical responsibilities of those organizations. We are committed to transparent, respectful, fair, and non-discriminatory promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center. While The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate areas of concern, there will be occasional issues which come to our attention, requiring intervention and/or action on the part of The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center. During a training, should a concern arise for any participant, Elizabeth Legg, The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center, and our advisory committee are invested in addressing those concerns in a timely, thoughtful and respectful manner, to include changing practice partners, addressing staff or facility issues, improving course content, etc. All grievances (including complaints about course content, speakers, facilities, and nonreceipt of certificates, as well as refund requests and other miscellaneous occurrences) are reviewed and addressed by our advisory committee, which is made up of Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and the ACE Social Work Consultant. Our advisory committee can be found in the Training Team section of the page. Our committee will make every effort possible to include the most appropriate member(s) of the advisory committee in the response to any grievance in such a way as to lessen the risk of bias and involvement in multiple roles, while increasing the opportunities for problem resolution, strengthen decisions regarding such complaints, and to maximize objectivity. The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center’s approach to resolving grievances is always from the perspective of what is in the best interest of the participant. All complaints and grievances are reviewed within 5 working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and emailed to grievance@theroadlesstraveledcounseling.com and will be responded to within 10 business days. If The Road Less Traveled Counseling Center is am unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you have the right to file a grievance with the Mental Health Licensing Section of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA): 1560 Broadway Street, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202; 303-894-7800.
EMDR in Couples Therapy
Bi-Monthly Consultation Group
Want support integrating EMDR into your Couples Therapy work?
Whether you've already been bringing these modalities together or have been considering doing so but want guidance, consider joining Elizabeth Legg's bi-monthly consultation group.
**First time you've joined Liz's consultation group? Please complete our Consultation Agreement prior to joining.
