8 Phases of EMDR therapy adapted to a group setting

A specialized training that guides EMDR therapists in modifying the traditional 8-phase EMDR protocol for effective use in a group therapy environment. Designed for therapists looking to expand EMDR’s application beyond individual sessions, this workshop explores how to maintain the fidelity of the 8-phase structure while adapting each phase to meet the unique dynamics and needs of a group setting.

Participants will learn strategies to create a safe, cohesive group atmosphere, screen for participant readiness, and modify key phases—such as resource building and reprocessing—for collective therapeutic impact. This training covers best practices for facilitating trauma processing within a group while ensuring individual needs are respected and addressed. Attendees will leave equipped to bring the power of EMDR to a group setting, helping multiple clients experience healing and resilience together.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Adapting each of the 8 EMDR phases to a group setting.
• Designing group sessions that prioritize safety, cohesion, and therapeutic alignment.
• Screening and assessing client readiness for group-based EMDR.
• Guiding group resourcing and stabilization to prepare participants for reprocessing.
• Modifying reprocessing in Phase 4 to suit a group environment.
• Recognizing when to use individual sessions for personalized support.

This training is ideal for EMDR-trained clinicians seeking to enhance their skills and leverage EMDR’s powerful effects within a shared healing experience.

3 EMDRIA credits

Live virtual