Learning Objectives

This training focuses on practical strategies for identifying and organizing EMDR targets to create effective treatment plans with complex clients. Participants will review the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and EMDR’s three-pronged protocol. Participants will identify key informational areas that shape treatment planning and then define first-order and the “2-method approach” for target selection (de Jongh, ten Broeke, & Meijer, 2010). Additionally, participants will explore ways to collaborate with clients through shared decision-making, ensuring that target selection aligns with therapy goals. Participants will come away with tools to organize and sequence targets in a way that meets clients’ unique needs and supports successful trauma processing.

  • Review the AIP model and three-prong protocol of EMDR therapy

  • Identify four informational plateaus that inform EMDR case conceptualization and treatment planning

  • Understand the implementation of first order target identification methods

  • Define the 2-method approach for target identification

  • Explore how EMDR targets are organized within a three-pronged treatment plan

  • Establish shared-decision making when selecting targets with client

Course curriculum

    1. Target Identification and Sequencing in EMDR

    2. PPT Link

    3. Zoom recording

    4. PPT PDF

    1. 4 Elements Script

    2. EMDR Treatment Planning Worksheet

    1. 2methodapproach_targeting

    2. Hensley_targetstxplanning

    3. Royle_Kerr

    4. EMDR Target Timeline

    1. Evaluation Form: Target Identification and Sequencing in EMDR

About this course

  • $65.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Pria Alpern, PhD

Psychologist

Dr. Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, and an EMDRIA-approved consultant. She is the founder of the Manhattan Center of Trauma Studies and director of Center Psychology Group in New York City, a psychotherapy practice that specializes in treating trauma within the adult and perinatal populations. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Alpern creates mental health content providing psychoeducation and raising awareness about EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy on her Instagram and TikTok platforms. She has been quoted in Glamour UK, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times.

Additional Training Details

*Training content will be available to participants for 90 days after training date*

EMDRIA Credits: This training is approved for 2 EMDRIA Credits. A certificate for ECs is included in the price of the training (Approval # 22025-13).

ADA Assistance: Workshops provided by the Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies are ADA compliant. If you are in need of assistance please contact us at [email protected].


Audio/video disclosure: This program will be audio and video recorded. 


Grievance Policy: We strive to create a training experience that enhances the clinical skills of participants while maintaining the highest degree of integrity and respecting the diversity of all. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please contact us in writing at [email protected]. You will receive a reply within 5-10 business days.


The Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies (EC Provider: # 22025) maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.


Cancellation and Refunds: If cancelling prior to two weeks before the training date, refunds will be provided in full minus a 5% processing fee.