EMDR is most often associated with individual trauma work, yet many clinicians are curious about how it can be thoughtfully and safely integrated into couples therapy. This training explores how EMDR can support relational healing, particularly where past experiences continue to shape reactivity, mistrust, or emotional disconnection between partners. The focus is on clinical decision making, pacing, and ethical integration rather than technique alone.

What you will learn

• How EMDR can support couples work without replacing relational therapy
• When EMDR is appropriate within a couples context
• How individual trauma histories impact couple dynamics
• How to assess readiness and stability before introducing EMDR
• Ways to integrate EMDR with attachment focused and systemic work
• Common risks and clinical considerations when using EMDR with couples

What is included

• Case examples illustrating EMDR informed couples work
• Frameworks for deciding when to use individual versus relational EMDR
• Guidance on preparation, safety, and containment
• Examples of how EMDR can support repair and emotional safety

Who is it for

Especially helpful for clinicians trained in EMDR who work with couples and want to integrate trauma processing thoughtfully, as well as couples therapists seeking a clearer understanding of how EMDR fits within relational work.

Level of experience

Suitable for early career and experienced clinicians. EMDR training is required to apply EMDR clinically.

This training is not a certification program or a replacement for supervision. It focuses on clinical integration and decision making rather than EMDR training itself.

Length

3 hours