Introduction
Date Course Created: February 2026
Traditional EMDR therapy has been a gold standard for trauma treatment, but EMDR 2.0 therapy introduces modifications designed to enhance desensitization speed, reduce distress during exposure, and improve treatment outcomes.
This workshop, EMDR 2.0 Skills Mastery: Techniques and Practical Applications, explores the latest advances in EMDR, including working memory taxation, complete trauma network activation, and motivation-enhancing techniques. Participants will learn how to integrate EMDR 2.0 skills into their practice, ensuring greater client buy-in and reduced risk of destabilization.
Through case examples, live demonstrations, and experiential exercises, registrants will gain practical skills to immediately apply in clinical settings.
If you need a broad overview of EMDR 2.0 before diving in, check out: Introduction to EMDR 2.0: Innovations in Trauma Treatment
DISCLAIMER: EMDR 2.0 refers to a research-based therapeutic methodology documented in peer reviewed scientific literature. No certification or authorization from any organization is required to offer education on peer reviewed research methodologies. This program has been developed and offered by Online CE Credits, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any other organization, center, clinic, institute, psychotherapy training broker, person, or other business entity.
This is a 3.5-CE noninteractive, self-paced online video course delivered in home study format via an industry-standard online learning platform.
Agenda
00:00 – 00:49 → Introduction, Legal / Ethical Considerations, Key Concepts in EMDR 2.0
00:49 – 01:34 → Overview of EMDR 2.0 Principles, Evolution of Techniques, Trauma Network Activation
01:34 – 02:09 → Positive Cognitions, Experiential Exercises in Therapy, V-Step Technique in EMDR
02:09 – 02:58 → Working Memory Taxation, Integrating Incongruent Experiences, Working Memory Theory
02:58 – 03:39 → Startle Techniques, Distraction Techniques, Memory Externalization, Final Thoughts
Objectives
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
After completing this training, participants will be able to explain the key differences between EMDR and EMDR 2.0, including how modifications impact treatment outcomes.- After completing this training, participants will be able to describe how working memory taxation enhances desensitization and apply multiple distraction techniques to maximize treatment efficiency.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to utilize strategies to fully activate trauma networks to increase the effectiveness of trauma processing.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to incorporate motivation-building techniques to increase client engagement and willingness to participate in trauma exposure.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to identify when EMDR 2.0 skills may not be suitable and how to modify treatment approaches for complex trauma cases.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to demonstrate proficiency in applying EMDR 2.0 techniques through hands-on practice and case study discussions.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, JD, MS, MA
Material Author(s): Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, JD, MS, MA
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- Delivery Method – This course is a recorded asynchronous, self-paced webinar training, and there is no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled. The enrolled learner will stream the recorded presentation and view the materials from their internet connected device via an industry-standard online learning platform.
CE Approvals:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
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Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Mind Works Professional Education, Inc. DBA Online CE Credits, #1974, 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: July 23, 2025 – July 23, 2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3.5 clinical continuing education credits.
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