Required Reading for this course: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures, Third Edition by Francine Shapiro
Bill White, LCSW
Bill White, LCSW received his BA in Psychology from LSU and his MSSW from the University of Tennessee.
Mr. White was originally trained in EMDR Part 1 in March 1996 by Dr. Gerald Puk. Mr. White went on to complete his part two training in September 1996 under Dr. Francine Shapiro. Mr. White has 29 years of experience in utilizing EMDR therapy. He was also on the faculty of the EMDR institute from 1999 through 2013. In addition, he also served on the faculty for the humanitarian assistance program (HAP) for about five years. He has been teaching EMDR therapy privately since 2014. He is a member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). In the years he has taught he has taught clinicians at clinics as well as individuals. Many of his students have gone on to complete certification in EMDR in addition to completing the basic training. He has taught clinicians at Trillium Mental Health Services in Oregon, Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, Agape West Texas, Covenant House New Orleans, New York, and Houston. He also has training from and is member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) where he had completed training in Complex PTSD and Dissociation in Children and Adolescence. He also completed courses in Complex PTSD and Dissociation in adults. Overall, Mr. White has 35 years of experience in treating complex presentations of PTSD and dissociation as well as personality disorders. The part 2 EMDR course he has written reflects this training and that emphasis.
Juliet Catrett, LMSW, LCSW
BA in English and History for Louisiana College
LMSW from Tulane University School of Social Work
Mrs. Catrett has 20 years of experience treating adults with complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. She completed Mr. White’s basic training in 2015 and has seven years of experience working as a facilitator for EMDR Instruction. She facilitates the basic training’s practicum and assists with demonstrating the protocols covered in the lecture. She is a member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). Mrs. Catrett has completed ISSTD’s introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex PTSD and dissociative adaptations throughout the life cycle. Mrs. Catrett provides consultation to clinicians completing basic training and candidates seeking the Certified Therapist or Approved Consultant credentials. In addition to teaching basic trainings, Mrs. Catrett and Mr. White offer a two-day course, Introduction to Trauma: Diagnosis and Treatment, for licensed mental health professionals seeking foundational knowledge and updated information about diagnosing and treating trauma related disorders.
what our students think about us
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I would highly recommend the EMDR training by Bill White! I have implemented EMDR in my therapy practice with many clients and have witnessed tremendous improvements in their mental health. Bill has been available and patient to answer all my questions. At this point, I feel very confident because of my training to continue to utilize EMDR in my practice! Thank you Bill!
Rajani R.
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Learning EMDR from Bill White has been very informative and helpful. Bill White breaks down EMDR training into bite size instruction, experiential exercises and consultation making it easier to retain the information and use EMDR in a practical way with clients. The supplemental manual helps with guidelines while working with clients. Thank you.
Tammy F.
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I attended both the basic EMDR training and the 2.0 training while I was in school to get my masters in clinical mental health counseling. I had heard about Bill and his courses from my own counselor years ago and was thrilled to see that he allowed counseling students to take the classes once they've reached their internship semesters. I have known that I wanted to use EMDR as a counselor before I had even applied to my graduate program so being able to begin my training before graduation was something I was excited to do. My one concern in doing this as a graduate student was that I might be less prepared going into the class than the licensed professionals who have been in the field for a while, but this was not an issue at all. All of the teaching material and instruction was very easy to understand and absorb and the classes and consultations helped me to feel informed and competent in using EMDR. As a student sitting in a room with experienced professionals, I did not feel for a moment that I did not belong there or that I would have more difficulty learning these skills. The environment was welcoming and accepting, and I felt like I was among peers. I feel like I have a head start now and am very grateful for the opportunity and the support I have received through this course. Bill's willingness to use himself and his real experiences as a teaching tool while demonstrating techniques is something that I really respect and appreciated. I was moved by his willingness to be vulnerable, and I feel this drove home the meaning and importance of EMDR in a way that felt more human and relatable than what most classes offer. In the practice sections of the course, being able to do my own processing was incredibly helpful as well and I feel that taking the role of the client should be a necessary experience for anyone doing this work. I have felt confident recommending these courses to my colleagues and will continue to do so to anyone who is looking to incorporate EMDR into their practice.
Rebecca L.
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Excellent teacher. Information presented well. Organized. More practice time would have been helpful however given the time, it was divided well with practice and teaching time.
Jenise E.
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Bill is knowledgeable, passionate, and generous with his time to ensure that his students feel confident using EMDR with their patients. I strongly recommend his courses to my colleagues because of my experience.
Panteleymon A.
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I have been forging ahead with EMDR and watching it do some amazing things. Your classes impressed me so much that I recommended you to my colleagues who have also signed up! Thank you for your training and support.
Jessica M
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I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed both of your training sessions and how happy I am to be able to use EMDR with my clients. I also wanted to let you know how much Juliet's expertise has helped me become a better EMDR clinician. I truly appreciate you both!
Lisa F.
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Thank you for your knowledge and efforts that made this weekend’s conference such a valuable experience, here is my review below:
I had the pleasure of attending the EMDR Basic Training - Part 1 with Mr. Bill White. His thorough knowledge and passion for the subject matter was both empowering and inspirational. Mr. White’s engaging presentation style made the material understandable which gives me the confidence to begin implementing the skills taught immediately.
Mr. White provided antidotal insights into the clinical application of EMDR, offering practical tools and thoughtful reflections that I can immediately integrate into my own practice. What stood out most was his ability to connect theory with real clinical experience enriching the overall learning experience.
I highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to correctly learn and incorporate EMDR into their practice!
Erica Duckworth, M.Ed., LPC-S
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Welcome to EMDR Instruction
Welcome to EMDR Instruction, the site for Mental Health Professionals who are striving to learn more about EMDR and how to better incorporate EMDR Therapy into their practices. Our Mission at EMDR Instruction is to train Professionals in having the necessary skills & techniques in providing effective treatment to individuals who suffer from past traumatic events. Students will gain the ability to offer clients a broad spectrum of EMDR treatment applications to treat a wide range of issues that the clients present within treatment.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is based on the concept that the brain is able to heal from emotional wounds through information processing. EMDR is an approach to psychotherapy that has continued to offer countless individuals the opportunity to achieve therapeutic goals and give them the tools for leading happier lives which are no longer influenced by past disturbing events. However, when one experiences events under traumatic or repeated disturbing circumstances, this information processing system can break down resulting in pathology. EMDR helps jumpstart that information processing which promotes the client's ability to resolve the experience and learn from it.
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