This 3-hour training equips EMDR therapists with clear, clinically usable strategies for identifying when reprocessing has stalled and for responding in ways that stay aligned with the AIP model and the eight-phase protocol. Participants will learn how to recognize common markers of blocked processing, choose the next best clinical move (continue reprocessing, shift targets, or return to stabilization), and apply targeted cognitive interweaves to restore forward momentum.
This training includes and is approved for 3 EMDRIA Credits.
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Holly Forman-Patel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
She utilized her skills as a therapist and program director working with children in school environments and in community mental health settings while simultaneously growing her private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She recently relocated to Dallas, Texas, where she continues her private practice via telehealth, supporting clients in dual geographies.
Holly specializes in working with children and teens, along with adults, primarily around trauma and anxiety. Holly has published two workbooks on anger management for children and teens.
In her work, Holly utilizes multiple modalities with a primary emphasis on EMDR Therapy. She was first trained in EMDR Therapy in 2012 and moved forward to certification and then to Approved Consultant. She is currently an EMDR Trainer with EMDR Professional Training. She has presented various advanced trainings in EMDR Therapy, and in 2021 she joined the EMDR International Association’s (EMDRIA) Board of Directors. Additionally, she provides the needed hours for EMDR certification and EMDR approved consulting for trained EMDR therapists.
Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule
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EMDR therapists occasionally encounter moments when reprocessing appears to stall, loop, or lose momentum. This training examines how to clinically recognize stalled processing within the framework of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and the standard eight-phase EMDR protocol. Participants will learn how to differentiate between productive slowing and true blockage, and how to intervene effectively while maintaining fidelity to the model. The course emphasizes the thoughtful use of cognitive interweaves addressing themes of responsibility and defectiveness, safety and vulnerability, and power, control, or choice. Practical decision-making guidelines will be provided to help clinicians determine when to continue standard reprocessing, shift to ancillary targets, or temporarily pause EMDR to return to stabilization. Through clinical examples and demonstration, participants will strengthen their confidence and competence in restarting stuck processing while preserving client safety and therapeutic attunement.
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Participants will leave the training with the ability to:
1. Explain how to recognize when EMDR reprocessing is stalled and how this fits within the AIP model and standard eight‑phase protocol.
2. Describe and demonstrate cognitive interweaves that address responsibility/defectiveness, safety/vulnerability, and power/control or choice when reprocessing is stuck.
3. Identify and describe practical strategies to restart stalled EMDR processing, including when to continue standard reprocessing, when to shift to ancillary targets, and when to pause EMDR to return to stabilization.
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Cancellations/refunds:
No refund for cancellations is provided. If a registrant is unable to attend the training their registration will be moved to complete the on-demand version of the training.
In the event that Holly Forman-Patel is forced to cancel the training, a new training date will be offered. Any registrant who is unable to make the new date will receive a full refund.
Refund Policy for OnDemand Courses
OnDemand courses are available for a total of 90 days of enrollment. No refunds are offered. Registrants may reach out to request an extension for extraneous circumstances.
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Grievances are only accepted in writing and will be handled within fourteen business days. For ethical complaints, please contact the appropriate licensing boards.
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Eligibility
This course is considered an advanced course for EMDR therapy clinicians. Before enrolling in this course, participants should successfully complete an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training program.
If you have not yet taken EMDR Basic Training, please go to our Basic Training schedule on our EMDR Basic Training home page at EMDR Professional Training.
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) CEs
Holly Forman-Patel is an approved EMDRIA CE Provider (#20006), and this program is approved by EMDRIA for 3 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #20006-11
Training level: Beginning level
Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.