Advanced Applications of Adult Learning Principles in EMDR Therapy Training
This one-hour advanced course is designed for experienced EMDR trainers, facilitators, and consultants seeking to refine their teaching effectiveness through the application of contemporary adult learning theories. Participants will examine current evidence-based principles of adult learning, including cognitive load management, experiential integration, and metacognitive engagement, and apply them directly to EMDR Basic and Advanced Training contexts. Emphasis is placed on optimizing learning for complex clinical skill acquisition, including procedural memory, case conceptualization, and fidelity to EMDR protocols. Participants will gain actionable strategies to enhance learner engagement, retention, and clinical competence across diverse professional audiences.
Presenter Bios:
Senior Trainers, Curtis C. Rouanzoin, PhD, and Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, are the founders and co-presidents of EMDR Professional Training. Both seasoned educators and psychotherapists in private practice, they developed the Basic Training Program at EMDR Professional Training and co-teach Premier Basic Training.
Dr. Rouanzoin is a Licensed Psychologist (PSY 7809) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 8790) in Orange County, California. He has been in private practice for over 35 years and works with a variety of concerns, ranging from trauma and PTSD to peak performance. He also consults with local businesses and health care providers along with consulting with and training clinicians in EMDR therapy. Dr. Rouanzoin taught for 22 years as a Professor of Psychology at Hope International University in Fullerton, CA, where he developed the graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy and served as chair of the department of psychology. Dr. Rouanzoin is Certified in EMDR, an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Instructor in EMDR. He also served as a senior facilitator and specialty presenter for the EMDR Institute. Dr. Rouanzoin has trained mental health practitioners in EMDR both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Gottlieb is both a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been practicing for over 25 years, specializing in complex trauma and chronic pain and chronic illness. Dr. Gottlieb has worked as an adjunct faculty at California State University, Fullerton counseling department for over 10 years, training new clinicians to become some of the best psychotherapists of California. Dr. Gottlieb is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and has been a Facilitator with EMDR-HAP/Trauma Recovery.
Timeline:
9:45 – 10:00am: Check in and attendance
10:00 – 11:00am: Enhancing teaching effectiveness using current adult learning theories; Applications to EMDR Basic & Advanced Training curricula; Optimizing learner engagement, retention, and fidelity
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least three evidence-based principles of adult learning (e.g., cognitive load theory, retrieval practice, experiential learning).
- Describe how at least two adult learning theories may inform the design of EMDR training curricula.
- Recognize at least two common barriers to adult learning in advanced clinical training.
This course content is based on a publication that has been peer-reviewed, the scientific standard for evaluating academic work. All studies and scientifically derived evidence have limitations that should be considered. If you have any questions about the accuracy or limitations of the content, please contact us at
support@ce-classes.com and we will get back to you.
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- California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
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Credit Hours issued by ACEP No. 5679.
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- New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
- New York Social Work Board – Ce-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of
continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
- Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
- South Carolina – CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
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- Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
- This course does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. However our state board approvals may be accepted for license renewal. Check with your state board.
