ICPS College Professional Diploma in Integrative Trauma Therapy & EMDR Practice
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This course is an integrative examination of trauma therapy that includes EMDR concepts within a broader safety-and-formulation framework. It sits within Trauma and recovery and connects theory with preparation and resourcing, case conceptualisation, selection of targets at a conceptual level, awareness of bodily responses and careful sequencing across stabilisation, processing and integration.
Course content and academic foundations
Module 1: Adaptive Information Processing
This module develops a working understanding of Adaptive Information Processing and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers Adaptive Information Processing alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Module 2: EMDR principles
This module develops a working understanding of EMDR principles and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers EMDR principles alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Module 3: dual attention
This module develops a working understanding of dual attention and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers dual attention alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Module 4: phase-oriented treatment
This module develops a working understanding of phase-oriented treatment and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers phase-oriented treatment alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Module 5: resourcing
This module develops a working understanding of resourcing and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers resourcing alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Module 6: somatic awareness
This module develops a working understanding of somatic awareness and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers somatic awareness alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Module 7: clinical sequencing
This module develops a working understanding of clinical sequencing and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers clinical sequencing alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Module 8: ethical pacing
This module develops a working understanding of ethical pacing and translates it into ethical, reflective practice. Learners connect concepts to case formulation, culture and the therapeutic relationship.
Discussion considers ethical pacing alongside boundaries, assessment, supervision and limits of competence, with emphasis on evidence-informed reasoning and humane care.
Learning experience, skills and professional development
The learning experience helps participants communicate more confidently about integrative trauma therapy and EMDR course Ireland in professional settings.
Listening, collaboration and repair are treated as practical relational skills.
Structured reflection can support CPD and questions for supervision.
Review award and progression information carefully; education does not automatically grant authority to practise independently.
Who may benefit and how to use the learning
qualified or developing practitioners seeking structured knowledge of integrative trauma work and EMDR-informed principles. It may also suit people comparing counselling courses in Ireland or seeking focused CPD.
Prospective students should check precisely what the award permits: completing this diploma should not be described as full EMDR professional accreditation unless the current course documentation and the relevant professional body explicitly confirm that status.
Assessment, CPD and enrolment
Review the live ICPS page for dates, fees, deposits, delivery and entry requirements before booking.
Keep attendance, reading and reflective notes as an accurate CPD record.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
It is intended for qualified or developing practitioners seeking structured knowledge of integrative trauma work and EMDR-informed principles.
What will I study?
Themes include Adaptive Information Processing, EMDR principles, dual attention, phase-oriented treatment, resourcing and applied practice.
Is there a current start date?
No future date was visible; use the live booking page.
What does it cost?
Check the live booking entry.
Does completion authorise independent practice?
Check the current award and professional requirements.
Conclusion
This ICPS College pathway offers a focused route into integrative trauma therapy and EMDR course Ireland. Confirm live intake, price and progression details before enrolling.
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