This workshop is endorsed by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. This four-day training is part of the certification process as a PE provider.

If you are selected to participate, you can expect to attend four days of training for eight hours each day.

Dates: Monday, March 9, 2026 – Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mountain time
Delivery: Online via Zoom for Healthcare
Language: English

In this workshop, you can expect to:

1. Describe the diagnosis and psychopathology of PTSD
2. Discuss emotional processing theory as it relates to PE for PTSD
3. Discuss empirically supported, psychotherapeutic treatments for chronic PTSD and the comparative efficacy of these treatment approaches
4. Explain how clients can be helped to emotionally engage in and process traumatic memories, with the aim of reducing trauma-related symptoms and difficulties
5. Implement psychoeducational treatment components of PE for PTSD
6. Construct an in-vivo exposure hierarchy that includes a range of situations that safely and effectively promote learning while expanding the client’s world
7. Implement in-vivo exposure to safe but avoided trauma reminders with clients
8. Help clients choose an appropriate index trauma on which to focus in PE for PTSD
9. Conduct imaginal exposure to memories of traumatic events
10. Choose hot spots with clients and implement hot spots procedures in imaginal exposure
11. Identify and address avoidance in PE sessions
12. Identify and address over- and under-engagement in imaginal exposure

This workshop will be delivered via Zoom for Healthcare. You will receive an invitation with instructions prior to the workshop.

Please ensure that you have a stable Internet connection (broadband wired or wireless — 3G or 4G/LTE), speakers and microphone (built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth). To ensure connectivity, please ensure your Zoom App is up-to-date. If you have an older version of Zoom, it may not be compatible. You can download the latest version here.

The maximum capacity for the workshop is 30 participants.

The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment, Ltd. (David Paul, PhD) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment, Ltd. (David Paul, PhD) maintains responsibility for the program. For other licensed professionals, please check with your licensing board to determine acceptability of CPA Continuing Education (CE) credits for this learning activity.

Completion of the entire Four-Day Prolonged Exposure Therapy Workshop will earn participants 25 CE credits. Credit for partial completion is not available. CE certificates will be provided to eligible participants on their completion of a workshop evaluation.

For this workshop, you will receive a certificate from the CTSA. Your certificate will become available to you after you have completed the workshop evaluation.

This four-day intensive workshop in PE conducted by CTSA certified trainers is part of the certification process as a PE provider. For more information on becoming a certified PE provider, please visit the CTSA website.

Note: The CPA’s approval of an individual, group, or organization as a CE Sponsor or Provider is restricted to the activities described in the approved application or annual report form. The CPA’s approval does not extend to any other CE activity the Sponsor or Provider might offer. In granting its approval, the CPA assumes no legal or financial obligations to Sponsors, Providers, or to those individuals who might participate in a Sponsor or Provider’s CE activities or programs. Further, responsibility for the content, provision, and delivery of any CE activity approved by the CPA remains that of the CE Sponsor or Provider. The CPA disclaims all legal liability associated with the content, provision, and delivery of the approved CE activity.

All times are listed in Mountain time.

Day 1 — March 9, 2026

Day 2 — March 10, 2026

Day 3 — March 11, 2026

Day 4 — March 12, 2026

Participants must agree to the following terms and conditions prior to the workshop:

1. You will inform the training organizers immediately if you no longer plan to attend the workshop. Failure to do so may affect eligibility for future trainings offered through the Atlas Institute.
2. Your video camera will remain on during the entire workshop.
3. No more than two hours of the four-day workshop can be missed.
4. You are expected to maintain the professional environment for the workshop (e.g. ensure caregiving arrangements are in place for children).
5. You will be present for the breakout sessions at the times outlined in the agenda.
6. You will receive your certificate from the CTSA upon completion of the workshop evaluation.

Dr. David Paul is a Registered Psychologist and Co-Director of the Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment in Edmonton, Alta. He previously worked as Clinical Coordinator at the Veterans Affairs Canada Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Edmonton from 2009 to 2012, and as a Clinical Psychologist with the Department of National Defence between 2013 and 2018. Dr. Paul’s primary clinical focus is the treatment of PTSD using empirically validated cognitive behavioural therapies. He is certified as a PE Therapist, Consultant and Trainer by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine.

We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. The Atlas Institute is attentive to the diversity of our network and invites you to self-identify during registration if you wish. Responses from applicants who self-identify during the registration process will only be shared with training organizers at the Atlas Institute. Groups include:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
• Member of a group(s) that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons who identify as women
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions

The Atlas Institute is committed to providing an accessible environment for participants attending trainings. Part of this commitment includes offering supports such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters or captionists during the training.

Group consultations will take place weekly via Zoom for Healthcare. Each consultation session is led by a certified PE Trainer. PE Trainers are licensed mental health clinicians certified as PE therapy trainers and have extensive experience supervising and training in PE therapy.

Group PE Group consultation structure:

• Number of sessions offered: 12
• Session duration: 90 minutes
• Frequency of sessions: Weekly
• Delivery method: Online via Zoom for Healthcare
• Language: English

Consultation groups will be hosted on Zoom for Healthcare. Participants will receive an invitation with instructions specific to your group prior to the first session.

Please ensure that you have a stable Internet connection (broadband wired or wireless — 3G or 4G/LTE), speakers and microphone (built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth). To ensure connectivity, please ensure your Zoom App is up-to-date. If you have an older version of Zoom, it may not be compatible. You can download the latest version here.

There is space available for 20 participants.

Two consultation groups will be offered. Each group will have a maximum of 10 participants.

You will receive priority if you participated in the PE for PTSD workshop offered by the Atlas Institute in March 2026. However, your spot is not guaranteed as space is limited.

By joining a consultation group, selected participants will have the opportunity to present PTSD cases and receive expert feedback, consultation and support from a PE expert. You will also have the opportunity to discuss the appropriateness of PE for your PTSD cases.

These group consultations do not count towards requirements for the CTSA’s PE Therapist certification.

Dr. David Paul is a Registered Psychologist and Co-Director of the Centre for Posttraumatic Stress & Anxiety Treatment in Edmonton, Alta. He previously worked as Clinical Coordinator at the Veterans Affairs Canada Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Edmonton from 2009 to 2012, and as a Clinical Psychologist with the Department of National Defence between 2013 and 2018. Dr. Paul’s primary clinical focus is the treatment of PTSD using empirically validated cognitive-behavioural therapies. He is certified as a PE Therapist, Consultant and Trainer by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine.

We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. The Atlas Institute is attentive to the diversity of our network and invites you to self-identify during registration if you wish. Responses from applicants who self-identify during the registration process will only be shared with training organizers at the Atlas Institute. Groups include:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
• Member of a group(s) that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons who identify as women
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

The Atlas Institute is committed to supporting an accessible environment for participants attending trainings offered through the Atlas Institute. Part of this commitment includes providing supports such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters or captionists during the training.

Participants will learn to use EMDR appropriately and effectively in a variety of applications. Such use is based on understanding the theoretical basis of EMDR, safety issues, integration with an EMDR treatment plan, and supervised practice by experts in the field.

The course is designed to take place over several sessions to enhance learning and integration. EMDR basic training includes:

• 7-day EMDR clinical pre-study course (approximately 12 hours of coursework)
• EMDRIA-required curriculum content
• 14 hours of consultation with EMDRIA-approved consultants. Consultation over time allows trainees to practise what they have learnt and gain support as questions arise.
• Access to materials the trainer has found vital for new EMDR therapists working with clients experiencing complex trauma. Several other resources to supplement your EMDR and clinical practice will also be provided.

Please note: This training is comprehensive and requires your full participation and attention. It is strongly advised that you do not book clients in the evenings and take time to rest and refresh to optimize your learning. It is also strongly advised by the trainer that you take at least one day off after each session for self-care, rest and to optimize your understanding of the materials covered in the training.

• Pre-study (7 days, approximately 12 hours of coursework): One month prior to the first training session on November 14, 2025

• Introduction:
  • November 14 – 15, 2025, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern time
• Lectures and practica:
  • November 21 – 22, 2025, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern time (EMDR phases 1 and 2)
  • January 9 – 10, 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern time (EMDR phases 3 to 6 and special populations)
  • January 15 – 16, 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern time (special populations)
  • January 17, 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern time (special populations)
• Group consultation:
  • December 12, 2025, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Eastern time (EMDR phases 1 and 2)
  • February 7, 2026, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Eastern time (EMDR phases 3 to 6)
  • February 28, 2026, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Eastern time (EMDR phases 3 to 6)
  • March 13, 2026, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Eastern time (EMDR phases 3 to 6)

Training participants will be required to attend every training session in its entirety including the two introductory sessions, the lectures and practica and group consultation sessions.

In this training you can expect to:

• Use the basic eight-phase EMDR protocol effectively and safely and adapt it to special situations and populations.
• Understand the research and theoretical positions on EMDR.
• Be familiar with variations on the basic protocol for special populations.
• Understand legal and ethical considerations in the use of EMDR.

This workshop will be delivered virtually. You will receive an invitation with instructions prior to the training.

Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection (broadband wired or wireless — 3G or 4G/LTE), speakers and microphone (built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth). To ensure connectivity, please ensure your Zoom App is up-to-date. If you have an older version of Zoom, it may not be compatible. You can download the latest version here.

The Atlas Institute is covering the cost for 30 service providers to attend the EMDR basic training.

During the lecture portions of the basic training, you will be with a larger group of service providers who did not register for the training via the Atlas Institute’s website. Group consultation and practica will be held exclusively with the service providers who registered through the Atlas Institute.

This course is approved by EMDRIA. It follows EMDRIA’s currently recommended curriculum. The virtual training takes place over several sessions to enhance your learning and allow you to integrate the content into your practice with clients as you learn.

This course is approved for 124 continuing education credits (CEC) through the Canadian Counselling and Pychotherapy Association (CCPA).

A certificate of completion will be issued to all participants who have licensure and satisfactorily complete the entire training including the required readings, 10 consultation hours, EMDRIA exam (divided into multiple quizzes) and evaluations. The training must be completed in its entirety within one year of the first training session.

EMDRIA requires that all trainees be on camera and present the entire training to receive a certificate of completion. If you are away from any components of the training for more than 15 minutes, you will need to register for a future EMDR training at full cost to complete the course, as you will be taking a spot away from someone else who could have attended the training.

Prestudy (7 days)

The pre-study is an opportunity for you to learn more about trauma-informed practice, EMDR and EMDR research, psychometrics and history-taking techniques and some EMDR information that will help you prepare for the basic training. Depending on your level of familiarity with EMDR, expect the pre-study materials to take 10–15 hours to complete.

Understanding trauma is foundational to work in EMDR. For those who have taken extensive courses in trauma and trauma-informed care, you may only need to skim through pre-study day 1.

The online pre-study materials will be sent to participants on October 15, 2025.

• Pre-study day 1: Trauma-informed care
• Pre-study day 2: EMDR introduction and research
• Pre-study day 3: Psychometrics, history-taking and treatment planning intro
• Pre-study day 4: EMDR resources
• Pre-study day 5: Client self-regulation
• Pre-study day 6: Setting up for virtual training and practica
• Pre-study day 7: EMDR cultural competence and learning about microaggressions

Introduction

Meet the trainer in a casual setting online, meet other trainees and familiarize yourself with the Zoom online meeting platform while also learning EMDR virtual skills necessary for training.

This introductory session will give you an overview of the trainer, training, pre-study, online forum resources, consultation expectations, preparing your clients for EMDR, and trauma.

Lectures and practica

Phases 1, 2, 7 and 8 will cover information necessary for preparing your clients for EMDR trauma processing.

• EMDR history and research
• EMDR basic protocol: History, treatment planning, preparation, closure, re-evaluation
• Adaptive information processing
• Understanding and accessing the associative network
• Resource development and installation, resourcing, self-soothing strategies

Phases 3 – 6: These will cover special populations and information on work with uncomplicated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in most clients.

• EMDR basic protocol: Assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan
• Blocked processing, cognitive interweaves and titration strategies
• Special populations: Recent events and reverse protocols, children, pain, phobia, addiction, illness, grief, couples, self-use
• Practica components 1 – 4
• Overview strategies for dissociation and complex trauma

Group consultation

Includes 14 hours of group consultation with an EMDRIA-approved consultant.

Please take a moment to review the terms and conditions for the basic training in EMDR prior to registering. When you register for this training you acknowledge and agree to all course policies.

Participants must agree to the following:

• You will inform the organizers immediately if you are no longer able to attend the training. Failure to do so may affect eligibility for future trainings offered through the Atlas Institute.
• The deadline to withdraw from the training is October 10, 2025. Failure to do so may affect eligibility for future trainings offered through the Atlas Institute.
• Participation in the training in its entirety is required, including the pre-study materials, introduction, lectures, practica and group consultation. EMDRIA requires that all trainees are on camera for the entire training to receive a certificate of completion. If you are away from any components of the training for more than 15 minutes, you will need to register for a future EMDR training at full cost to complete the course.
• This training must be completed in its entirety by December 14, 2026.
• You must keep your web camera on during training sessions.
• A spirit of cooperation with the trainer and facilitators is required to enhance your learning of the eight phases of EMDR and the application of the standard basic protocol. Anyone who disrupts other trainees or the trainer will be asked to leave the training.
• Every qualified participant is welcome in this training. Discrimination, racism, oppression, harassment or any other forms of unprofessional behaviour will not be tolerated. If you experience any of these situations in the training, please inform the trainer immediately.
• Due to the experiential nature of this training, you will be required to complete a practica consent form and confidentiality agreement.