Who is this class for?

This one-day experiential workshop is designed for clinicians who have completed EMDR Basic Training through an EMDRIA-Approved program. Through a blend of didactic instruction, live demonstrations, and supervised practicum, participants will deepen their clinical competence in implementing EMDR Phase 1 with supportive expressive arts techniques. While the training emphasizes applications for school-age clients, the creative interventions introduced are adaptable across age groups and clinical settings.

Participants will review the EMDRIA Definition and Phase 1 protocols with a focus on adherence, client history-taking, case conceptualization, and resourcing. Guided hands-on projects will support clinicians in building confidence and proficiency, offering practical tools to enhance engagement and therapeutic attunement. By the end of the workshop, attendees will feel equipped to integrate expressive arts into EMDR Phase 1 with clarity, creativity, and clinical integrity.

Learning Objectives

6 CE Credits | NBCC & ASWB | EMDRIA Approved Credits

  • Explain the definition of EMDR and Expressive Arts

  • Identify 3 Expressive Arts techniques to aid in obtaining history

  • Identify 3 Expressive Arts techniques to aid in goal setting and case conceptualization

  • Compose a treatment plan based on the AIP model

  • Demonstrate 3 Expressive Arts techniques to aid in obtaining history

  • Interpret what children are communicating through difficult dysregulated behaviors

  • Identify 3 expressive methods to help clients emotionally regulate

  • Demonstrate 3 expressive resourcing exercises for adaptive coping skills

  • Describe the window of tolerance

  • Apply 3 Expressive Arts techniques for grounding to prevent dissociation and maintain Window of Tolerance

Instructor

Tessa Groshoff, LMHC, EXA, EXAT

Tessa reflects a life of diverse journeys and a deep commitment to healing and supporting others. Her adventurous spirit led her to explore diverse cultures and perspectives during her world travels. A background in art, combined with these extensive experiences and education, has shaped her into a compassionate and resilient mental health therapist. Throughout her career, she has been a tireless advocate for trauma survivors, First Responders, and those dealing with CPTSD. Her reputation as a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and dedicated mental health therapist is well-established. Tessa is actively involved in the field of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, holding the titles of EMDRIA consultant and EMDR Trainer. She is excited to be offering advanced EMDR courses. Tessa's commitment to using innovative therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR and Expressive Arts, underscores her passion for advancing the field and providing the best possible support to her clients. Her advocacy for vulnerable populations and her willingness to extend her services to multiple state locations highlight her unwavering dedication to promoting mental well-being. Tessa Groshoff's life story serves as an inspiring example of someone who has found her calling through teaching and supporting intensive individual therapy and mostly, in helping others on their paths to healing and self-discovery.

This course may be videotaped or photographed for marketing, future course offerings, and educational purposes. By participating in this course, you are consenting to be recorded.

Course curriculum

Contact: [email protected] | 509.218.0180

  1. Mapping the Story: Trauma Timelines & Creative Tools for EMDR Phase 1

  2. QUIZ: Mapping the Story

  3. Evaluation

About this course

  • $185.00
  • Dates May 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM PST
  • 6 CE Credits | NBCC & ASWB | EMDRIA Approved Credits
  • Join us for this interactive online course to learn how to use Expressive Arts techniques for history taking and stabilization with your clients!

Practice EMDR utilizing Expressive Art techniques with confidence!

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CE Providers

This program is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please email us if special accommodations are required.

To report a grievance

Please contact Jessica Maloney at [email protected]. Your concern will be reviewed by the Director of Continuing Education and Social Work Consultant. You will receive a response within 24 hours.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be received in writing. The Full amount minus a $30.00 service fee may be refunded up until 30 days prior to commencement of the training. Due to the small size of the training and the time commitment, no refunds, credits or accommodations will be made after that time. The workshop presenter is not responsible for trouble-shooting your internet or computer difficulties. Refunds will not be possible if you are unable to make your wifi work on the day of the workshop. This program is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please email us if special accommodations are required. To report a Grievance: Please contact Jessica Maloney at [email protected]. Your concern will be reviewed by the Director of Continuing Education and Social Work Consultant. You will receive a response within 24 hours.

CE Approval

Tessa Groshoff, LMHC, EXT

CE Approval: Tessa Groshoff, LMHC, EXT is an EMDRIA EC Provider #23028 and this program #23028-02 is approved for 12 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training. EMDRIA Program Approval #23028-02. Insight Counseling Center, provider number 1697, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE Providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Insight Counseling Center maintains responsibility for the program. ACE provider approval period: 07/05/2022–07/05/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 12 continuing education credits. Social workers participating in this course will receive 12 continuing education clock hours. Insight Counseling Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6943. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Insight Counseling Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Roxanne Grobbel is approved by Florida Board of Psychology Provider #50-1507. Roxanne Grobbel is approved by Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors Provider #50-15073. The provider maintains responsibility for the program.