Are You a Therapist Longing for Transformational Work with your Clients?
Tell Me MoreYou’ve done the coursework. You know the frameworks.
But when you’re face-to-face with clients holding deep pain - or even those struggling with seemingly simple issues - you realize your cognitive and mindfulness tools just aren’t cutting it.
You’re trying your best, but you’re exhausted.
You’re not sure how to move your clients forward,
and it’s starting to wear on you.
This isn’t what you envisioned when you became a therapist.
What if the next step in your professional growth wasn’t just another CEU...
but a truly transformative experience…for you and your clients?
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
- You feel stuck with clients who repeat the same stories without real relief.
- You’re overwhelmed trying to choose the “right” trauma training and want something that actually changes your practice; not just adds another credential.
- You’ve heard of EMDR but want guidance, mentorship, community, and practice—not just theory.
You're not looking for a cookie-cutter method.
You're looking for a solid, supportive foundation in a therapy that works.
YES, THIS IS WHAT I NEED
Guess What… You're Not Alone
So many gifted therapists feel the same way. That’s exactly why I created this training with you in mind.
This live in-person training is designed for clinicians who feel stuck with clients when the typical grad school and additional webinar trainings don’t reach the heart of pain.
This training is:
- In-Person in El Paso, Texas!
- Welcoming, grounded, & clinically rich
- Up to date with current trends in therapy and built for real-world application and not just academic learning
- Led by a community of compassionate therapists who see you, support you, and help you grow
Imagine This...
- You can finally make sense of what’s beneath your client’s symptoms - accessing the root, not just managing the surface.
- You feel confident using EMDR to help clients move from stuck defenses to lasting resolution.
- You finally understand how trauma lives in the body and brain and how to process it effectively.
- You’re part of a network of clinicians committed to excellence, ethics, and transformation.
EMDR Basic Training
with WellMind Training Academy
This in-person EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training is a proven, immersive trauma training for mental health professionals. You’ll learn how to integrate the 8-phase EMDR model into your practice to treat PTSD, anxiety, grief, phobias, performance blocks, and more.
Perfect for all therapists who are ready to go deeper—clinically, relationally, and personally.
GET STARTEDIn This Live Training, You’ll Learn How To:
- Create valuable treatment plans using EMDR’s 3-pronged approach
- Practice EMDR live in a supportive group setting
- Use EMDR with children, grief, phobias, first responders, & our armed forces
- Navigate challenges and build resilience as a trauma therapist
- Assess for trauma, dissociation, and client readiness with confidence
- Understand the neurobiology of trauma and how EMDR rewires it
- Apply the 8 phases of EMDR therapy in a grounded, step-by-step way
Meet Your Trainer:
Dr. Temperance Cervantes
Dr. Temperance Cervantes is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She is an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and the founder of WellMind Training Academy, where therapists are equipped with the tools to get to the root of their client’s struggles.
Dr. Cervantes created this EMDR Basic Training to offer both new and seasoned clinicians a comprehensive, clinically grounded approach they can begin using from day one. As a supervisor of a large group practice serving client with complex needs - including first responders and veterans - she continues to witness firsthand what clinicians truly need to be effective. Whether you’re addressing single incident trauma, entrenched defense patterns, PTSD, or dissociative disorders, this training is built to meet those realities.
With over a decade of experience in trauma treatment, group practice leadership, and clinical consultation, she leads every training with a style that’s warm, structured, and relational - because effective trauma therapy requires more than technique. It calls for presence, skill, and confidence.
Neuro-Informed & Practical by Design
Trauma lives in the nervous system - and this training reflects that.
Dr. Cervantes is not only an experienced trauma psychologist but also:
- Board Certified in Neurofeedback
- EEG Diplomate Candidate actively conducting brain maps each week
- Known for making complex neurobiological concepts digestible and applicable
You’ll leave this training not just knowing the “what” of EMDR, but understanding the “why” beneath your clients’ symptoms and how to target those patterns at the level of the brain and body.
What’s Inside the Training
This isn’t just another lecture on trauma therapy; you’ll walk away with tangible tools you can use immediately with your most complex clients.
You’ll learn EMDR from a trainer who integrates real-world clinical experience with advanced neurobiological insight. Every concept is grounded in practice, so you’ll know exactly how to apply it when you’re in the room and other approaches aren’t working.
Expect clear, practical teaching that bridges EMDR theory with hands-on skills. You’ll see how to incorporate the neurobiology of trauma into your case conceptualization, and you’ll leave confident in using EMDR not only for straightforward cases, but also for first responders, veterans, dissociation, and complex trauma presentations.
This training is built for clinicians who want more than theory...they want a proven, science-informed approach they can rely on in the most challenging sessions.
This training was built for that reality.
You’ll get:
20 hours of live instruction
Where the theory of Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) and the 8 Phases of EMDR become accessible and clinically relevant.
20 hours of guided practicum
Where you’ll rotate through clinician and client roles using real-life material - with direct observation and compassionate feedback.
10 hours of live group consultation
Included in your tuition - held after Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 - to help you integrate theory and practice into real-world casework.
This is more than a continuing education training.
It’s a full therapy designed to help you create a course of treatment with your clients. It’s structured to give you not just information, but real, embodied skill.
JOIN THE TRAINING
What Makes This Training Different?
You’ll understand trauma on a neurobiological and
experiential level
You’ll be able to confidently assess for readiness and build phased treatment plans
You’ll leave with both competence and confidence in applying EMDR
You’re Not Just Joining a Training,
You’re Joining a Movement.
Therapists trained by WellMind Training Academy don’t just learn EMDR.
They stay connected. They consult together. They refer to each other.
They become part of a trauma-informed clinical culture committed to ethical, embodied healing.
"I have attended several of Dr. Cervantes' trainings on various clinical topics and am consistently impressed with her approach. Her trainings are professional, structured, informative, and highly engaging! I always leave with clear guidance on topics relevant to my clinical work. I highly recommend Dr. Cervantes for professional trainings to anyone looking for interactive and "down-to-earth" learning opportunities."
-Karla G
"Dr. C is such a pleasure to receive training from providing knowledgeable information in a caring and approachable manner. She answers questions clearly and in a way that feels relatable creating an environment where it is easy to ask questions without feeling intimidated."
-Sherrie A
Dr. Cervantes demonstrated exceptional patience and teaching skills throughout my training. She took the time to thoroughly address my questions, even when I asked the same question multiple times. Her approach was consistently kind and compassionate, creating a supportive learning environment."
- Bambi D
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this EMDRIA-Approved?
How much does it cost?
What if I can’t attend one of the days?
Can I pay in installments?
Is the required consultation included in the fee?
This is a live in-person training conducted over two weekends in El Paso, Texas.
Weekend 1: October 3-5
Weekend 2: Dec 12-14
Location: El Paso, Texas (Exact Location TBA)
You'll receive 40 Continuing Education Credits
Here’s a breakdown of what we’ll cover each weekend:
Weekend 1: The Fundamentals of EMDR Therapy
- Identify the history, foundational research, and myths surrounding EMDR therapy.
- Explain the EMDR model, methodology, and mechanisms of action, including their relevance to trauma recovery.
- Explore the principles of traumatology, neurobiology, and memory as they relate to EMDR therapy.
- Describe the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and its evolution from EMD to EMDR.
- Develop skills to properly assess and prepare clients for trauma-focused treatment using EMDR.
- Learn to identify negative and positive cognitions relevant to a client’s trauma.
- Develop skills for organizing a target sequence plan and setting up appropriate targets for EMDR processing.
- Understand how to implement EMDR Phases 1–7.
- Identify common challenges that arise during reprocessing and strategies for addressing them effectively.
- Understand how to identify and manage abreactions and blocked processing effectively.
- Apply skills for teaching clients Safe/Calm Place and Containment techniques to promote emotional regulation.
Weekend 2: Beyond the Fundamentals of EMDR Therapy
- Deepen understanding of resourcing techniques for client stabilization and preparation in Phase 2.
- Explore how cultural diversity impacts trauma experiences and EMDR target selection.
- Develop skills for re-accessing trauma memories and reassessing progress within the EMDR protocol.
- Understand how to identify and address incomplete or blocked processing.
- Understand how to implement the Future Template as part of the EMDR protocol.
- Learn how to effectively use cognitive interweaves to address blocked processing and enhance reprocessing.
- Discuss ethical considerations in EMDR therapy, including informed consent and scope of practice.
- Review legal responsibilities, including documentation and confidentiality.
- Learn techniques for adapting EMDR for children and adolescents.
- Explore adaptations of EMDR for special populations, such as individuals with complex trauma, medical issues, or developmental disabilities.
- Understand the unique challenges of working with combat trauma and clients experiencing dissociation.
- Learn techniques to address avoidance and foster client engagement during processing.
- Practice using the 3-Pronged Approach to target past, present, and future aspects of trauma.
- Enhance skills in prioritizing targets and guiding clients through processing.
Here’s the complete breakdown of each day for Weekend 1:
Introduction, Phases 1–2, Case Conceptualization
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:30 | Purpose of EMDR, history, AIP model |
| 9:30–9:45 | Break |
| 9:45–11:15 | Neurobiology, memory, trauma, and case conceptualization |
| 11:15–12:30 | Phase 1: Trauma-informed history taking & target planning |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30–3:00 | Phase 2: Preparation phase, resourcing, window of tolerance |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break |
| 3:15–5:00 | Practicum 1: Phase 1 & 2 – History-taking, affect tolerance, safe place |
Targeting, Phases 3–8, Full Protocol
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:30 | Cognitions, target sequencing, setup, case conceptualization |
| 9:30–9:45 | Break |
| 9:45–11:15 | EMDR Phases 3–8 overview |
| 11:15–12:30 | Common challenges in reprocessing, blocked processing |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30–3:00 | Practicum 2 (Part 1): Full EMDR Protocol Practice |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break |
| 3:15–5:00 | Practicum 2 (Part 2): Switch roles, continue full EMDR protocol |
Integration, Review, & Applied Case Work
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:30 | Clarifications, Q&A, advanced case conceptualization |
| 9:30–9:45 | Break |
| 9:45–11:15 | Phases 1–8 Review with applied case examples |
| 11:15–12:30 | Practicum 3 (Part 1): Facilitate full EMDR protocol |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30–3:00 | Practicum 3 (Part 2): Switch roles, continue full EMDR protocol |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break |
| 3:15–5:00 | Case reflection, debriefing, integration, and Q&A |
Here’s the complete breakdown of each day for Weekend 2:
Resourcing & Multicultural Considerations
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:30 | Debrief & facilitation of advanced resourcing |
| 9:30–9:45 | Break |
| 9:45–11:15 | Case conceptualization with a multicultural lens |
| 11:15–12:30 | Target selection & special populations |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30–3:00 | Practicum 4 (Part 1): Resourcing in practice |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break |
| 3:15–5:00 | Practicum 4 (Part 2): Advanced Preparation & Re-Accessing |
Future Template & Cognitive Interweaves
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:30 | Future Template & Demonstration |
| 9:30–9:45 | Break |
| 9:45–11:15 | Cognitive Interweaves & Application |
| 11:15–12:30 | Legal, Ethical Issues & Case Application |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30–3:00 | Practicum 5 (Part 1): Interweaves with EMDR Protocol |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break |
| 3:15–5:00 | Practicum 5 (Part 2): EMDR Future Template |
Special Populations & Final Integration
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:30 | EMDR with Children, Combat Trauma, Avoidance, Dissociation |
| 9:30–9:45 | Break |
| 9:45–11:15 | Review of the 3-Pronged Protocol for Complex Cases |
| 11:15–12:30 | Practicum 6 (Part 1): Readdressing 3-Pronged Approach |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30–3:00 | Practicum 6 (Part 2): Switch Roles, Continued 3-Pronged Approach |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break |
| 3:15–5:00 | Final Case Integration, Next Steps, and Debrief |
Consultation: Turn Theory into Confident Practice
One of the most powerful components of this EMDR Basic Training is consultation where everything you’re learning comes to life with your own clients. These 10 hours of required consultation are included in your training and are led by Dr. Cervantes or one of her expert facilitators in a small group format.
You’ll complete:
- 5 hours between Weekend 1 and Weekend 2
- 5 hours after Weekend 2
(All hours must be completed within one year of starting the training to be considered fully EMDR trained.)
During consultation, you’ll present real cases using our EMDR Case Consultation Form and receive guidance tailored to your clients and your questions. This is where you learn to think like an EMDR therapist...and where it all starts to click.
Important Note:
Consultation time is intentionally built into this program to help you succeed. While your 10 hours are included, they do have real costs for our team. You’ll be offered multiple group times to fit your schedule, and we ask that you commit to attending them. If you miss a scheduled session and need individual consultation to make up hours that cannot be scheduled with another group, this will be billed separately at $185/hour.
This isn’t just extra support; it’s the bridge between learning EMDR and confidently using it in your sessions.
We understand that plans can change.
Your seat is reserved upon registration
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30+ days before training: Full refund minus $150 administrative fee
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15–29 days before: 50% refund
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14 days or less: Non-refundable
Let This Be Your Moment.
If you’re ready to step into a new season of growth as a trauma therapist, this training is your invitation.
Learn EMDR as a full therapeutic treatment. Master the phases.
Join a community. Heal with integrity.
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