EMDR Basic Training
In-Person EMDR Training in Denver, CO
Gain the training required to offer this powerful modality to your clients. In-person training pairing with Impart Training Center, allows for real connection and intuitive, tactile learning. Once you’ve completed our EMDR Basic Training program, you can begin to practice EMDR with your patients.
Expand your offerings
Once you’ve completed the training, you can begin to practice EMDR with your patients. This powerful modality integrates seamlessly into therapeutic practices.
Accredited Training
Our training is EMDRIA-approved. EMDR Basic Training is the first required step for therapists who wish to pursue EMDR Certification.
Our Training Provides 40 CEs through ASWB.
Train in Person
No spotty internet issues. Gain real, in-person connection and training with other therapist students and your EMDRIA-approved trainer.
Meet your Trainers
Kelly Klene is the owner of Cairn Counseling and an EMDRIA-approved Certified Therapist and Consultant.
Kelly Klene is a therapist with a passion for working with folks who have experienced trauma. Kelly has experience working with all ages, from very young children to older adults.
Kelly uses facets of multiple therapy modalities to assist her clients in healing. These modalities include EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, internal family systems therapy, and play therapy. Kelly believes that, with compassion, understanding, and unconditional acceptance, clients are able to heal and move forward in their lives.
Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler, MA (She/Her), is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Creative and Caring Counseling in Littleton, Colorado. She is an EMDR Trainer, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Certified EMDR Therapist.
Barbara is committed to the work of trauma healing and brings depth and compassion to her clinical and teaching roles. In addition to her EMDR credentials, Barbara is Level 2 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and certified in IFS Somatic Integration. Additionally, Barbara is trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Polyvagal Theory, Sandplay, and Natural Processing. She regularly presents at local and international conferences and facilitates workshops to support agency leaders and their teams.
Rooted in a relational, collaborative, and holistic approach, Barbara values “moment-to-moment attunement” and trusting the process. Whether offering therapy, consultation, or a training, her down-to-earth, playful presence invites warmth, accessibility, and embodiment that emphasizes safety, curiosity, and connection.
Outside of her professional life, Barbara enjoys spending time with her family, upcycling furniture, and exploring Colorado’s hiking trails.
Barbara has been supporting the LGBTQIA+ community for years and is excited to present this training!
EMDR Basic Training Course
Training For All Learning Types
Our workshops include a mix of lectures and hands-on activities. We also welcome students to let us know (in advance) if you need any accommodations.
Ongoing Support
Think of a question after you finish class? If you have a question about the course after you complete training, you can email you trainer, Kelly.
Convenient
You’re busy. That’s why our training is broken into (2) 3-day increments, spanning one weekend and one weekday.
Our Students Say it Best
“I am so happy to have taken my EMDR training with Kelly Klene. She made the content relatable, offered great feedback during practice and allowed space for any questions we had. I left by the third day eager to use the skills I learned and confident that I could carry out an EMDR session. Can’t wait for the consultation groups and second weekend!”
“EMDR Basic Training with Cairn Counseling was an incredible experience. From the knowledge and expertise of the instructor, the supportive and collaborative training environment, and the opportunity for hands-on practice each day, this training left me feeling excited and confident to start utilizing EMDR in my work with clients. I highly recommend this training for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and effectiveness in trauma treatment.”
Upcoming Trainings
Expand the sections below to discover the dates and details for our upcoming trainings. Fill out and submit the form to begin the process of enrolling in a training or choose to be notified about future trainings.
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Status: Accepting students
Use the form to begin the registration process.Training Hours
In-Person - Denver, CO
Location: Highlands Ranch LibraryHighlands Ranch Library
9292 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129August 8-10, 9am-5pm
September 4-6, 9am-5pm
Consultation Hours
All consultation hours are virtual, from 10-12 pm MST.
August 19
September 16
September 30
October 7
October 21
Cost: $1,500
The cost covers both training weekends and ten hours of consultation.
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Status: Accepting students
Use the form to begin the registration process.Training Hours
In-Person - Denver, CO
Location: Highlands Ranch LibraryHighlands Ranch Library
9292 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129October 3-5, 9am-5pm
December 4-6, 9am-5pm
Consultation Hours
All consultation hours are virtual, from 10-12 pm MST.
October 14
November 11
December 9
December 16
January 6
Cost: $1,500
The cost covers both training weekends and ten hours of consultation.
Retreat Trainings
Looking for something beyond the classroom? Our retreat trainings combine hands-on learning with immersive travel, giving you the chance to train, connect, and explore in a whole new setting. Click below to view our current offering.
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February 1–5, 2027 • San Joaquín de Flores, Costa Rica
Status: Accepting students
Use the form to begin the registration process. Space is limited to 12 participants to keep the experience small and intimate.Training Hours
30 total hours, held at CPI in sunny San Joaquín de Flores, plus two supporting classes held before and after the trip.Pre-training class: Intro to Concepts (virtual)
January 27, 2027, 8am–12pm MST
On-site training:
February 1–2: 8am–12pm & 1pm–5pm
February 3: Day of exploration and self-care
February 4–5: 8am–12pm & 1pm–5pm
Post-training class: Practice and Assessments (virtual)
February 17, 2027, 8am–12pm MST
Consultation Hours
Following the trip, consultation groups will be held virtually.Accommodations & Meals
Shared accommodations are provided at Casa Tropical, two participants per room, from January 31–February 6 to allow time to acclimate. Check-in is at 2pm on January 31; check-out is at 11am on February 6.January 31: No meals provided
February 1–5: Breakfast and lunch provided daily
February 6: Breakfast only
Round-trip airport transportation is included.
FAQs
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We meet a total of 6 training days. The training days are broken into (2) 3-day trainings. These 3-day trainings are offered over the weekend + one weekday. The (2) training weekends are spaced a few months apart.
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This is a 50-hour course.
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Most days there is training in the morning and practice in the afternoon.
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This 50-hour course includes: 20 hours in lecture, 20 hours in practice, and 10 consultation hours.
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Payment plans can be offered by request. Contact us for more information.
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Once you have completed this training you are EMDR trained. If you wish to pursue EMDR Certification, you are required to undertake additional hours of training and consultation. Kelly offers consultation should you wish to continue working with her.
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The 10 included consultation hours are broken down as follows: 4 hours between training weekends and 6 hours after the training weekends.
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Yes, they are all required.
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If you miss an offered consultation hour, you are required to complete a consultation on your own with a qualified provider and pay out of your pocket.
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The clinician will be able to describe the three-prong protocol
The clinician will be able to describe what the future template is and when to use it.
The clinician will be able to identify what happens in each phase of EMDR
The clinician will be able to describe why to use the safe/calm place
The clinician will be able to identify an effective negative cognition
The clinician will be able to recall how to begin each phase of EMDR
The clinician will be able to identify the three themes for interweaves
The clinician will be able to identify how to manage stuckness in EMDR sessions
The clinician will be able to identify who is a good candidate for EMDR
The clinician will be able to describe the adaptive information processing model
The clinician will be able to use the adaptive information processing model to conceptualize clients
The clinician will be able to describe the physiological effect of trauma
The clinician will be able to describe EMDR mechanisms of action
The clinician will be able to describe the nuances of working with selected populations
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This course is created to support the ongoing education of mental health practitioners including licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Pre-licensed clinicians under supervision and interns providing mental health care are able to take this course per EMDRIA guidelines.
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Registration must be completed one month prior to the training start date.
Refunds are provided for clinicians needing to cancel prior to one month before the start of training.
Cancellations within one month may receive a 50% refund.
Not attending the session without notice will not result in a refund of any money.
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Email Kelly Klene at Kelly@CairnCounselingDenver.com with the accommodations you will need.
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Cairn Counseling PLLC, provider number 2117, 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 remain the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
ACE provider approval period: 10/24/2024–10/24/2028
Social workers completing this course receive 40 total credits, including 38 clinical, 1 ethics, and 1 social and cultural competence continuing education credits.
Required reading is part of this course; however, CE credit is not awarded for time spent completing the required reading.
Cairn Counseling also provides NBCC CEs for Licensed Professional Counselors.
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In order for the course to be considered complete, the full training must be attended, the post test must be completed, an instructor evaluation must be completed, and the clinician must engage in discussions. There are no assignments outside of these pieces. The certificate is issued to the email used to register within one week of completion of the course. The post test and instructor evaluation are provided via email; the post test is a google form that clinicians may fill out. The passing score is 60%. There are unlimited re-tests. The instructor evaluation is completed via a canvas link. Your information may be gathered to ensure that you have completed this task but may not be used for any other purpose.
Clinicians must also read the following;
Shapiro, Francine. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. New York: Guildford Press
The Go With That Magazine Special Issue on EMDR and Racial Trauma can be found online at https://www.emdria.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GWT.2020.Vol_.25.Issue_.3.RacialTrauma.ALL_.pdf
Guidelines for Virtual EMDR Therapy which can be found online athttps://www.emdria.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/virtual_tg_report_for_member.pdf
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The full agenda can be provided on request.
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We partner with another organization to make trainings more collaborative, efficient, and easier to navigate. By sharing expertise and resources, we reduce unnecessary complexity and streamline registration, communication, and delivery—allowing us to focus on providing high-quality, clinically relevant trainings for therapists.
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Kelly Klene at Kelly@CairnCounselingDenver.com or EMDR@CairnCounselingDenver.com