EMDR Treatment Planning: Target Selection and Sequencing
2 CE Credits | Intermediate Level | Psychologists & Licensed Clinicians
About The Course
Target selection and sequencing are core components of EMDR treatment planning, yet many clinicians report feeling uncertain once they move beyond single-incident trauma. In practice, clients often present with multiple symptoms, overlapping timelines, and complex histories that do not fit neatly into a linear model. Knowing where to begin—and why—can significantly impact treatment efficiency, client stability, and overall outcomes.
This course is designed for psychologists and other licensed clinicians who practice EMDR and want a clear, structured approach to target selection and sequencing. You’ll learn how to move beyond the basic three-pronged model by integrating clinical factors such as symptom presentation, developmental trauma, attachment dynamics, dissociation risk, and current stressors into your decision-making.
Attendees will review current research on EMDR and explore multiple evidence-informed sequencing models, including timeline-based approaches, symptom-informed sequencing, the Two-Method Approach, and developmental frameworks. The course focuses on helping clinicians think critically about sequencing decisions, recognize when a plan needs revision, and provide more accurate informed consent.
Through didactic instruction and clinical vignettes, participants will walk through real-world examples and learn how to design sequencing plans that can be adapted to complex or non-linear cases.
Learning Objectives
Discuss most recent meta-analyses of the efficacy of the EMDR Standard Protocol
Explain the three pronged approach in designing a treatment plan for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Describe three different methods/protocols for target sequencing plans
Design their own target sequencing plan for a current client
Course Format and Completion
This course is delivered through didactic presentation and clinical examples. This pre-recorded webinar is available on demand and must be completed in full to receive continuing education credit. Partial credit is not awarded.
Prior to receiving credit for this course, you must
Review the material in full.
Pass post test with minimum 75% grade with three attempts allowed.
Partial credit not awarded.
Accuracy, Utility, and Limitations of Course Material
This course is grounded in current research and clinical best practices related to EMDR and its application to treatment planning.
The material is designed to support clinical application through practical integration strategies and case-based examples. While the models discussed are evidence-informed, clinical judgment remains essential when applying them in practice.
This course is intended as an intermediate-level training and does not substitute for foundational EMDR training, advanced protocol-specific instruction, or consultation where needed.
Refunds, Exchanges & Cancellations
Due to the digital and pre-recorded nature of this course, all sales are final. Once access is granted, there are no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. By purchasing, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
About The Instructor
Cassandra Cannon, Ph.D. is the owner and operator of Cannon Psychology since 2018. She primarily treats adult survivors of abuse and addiction. She is certified by EMDRIA as a practitioner and an approved consultant. She has worked in a variety of levels of care, including inpatient, residential and outpatient. She has been licensed to practice psychology by the State of California since 2011.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
The instructor, Cassandra Cannon, Ph.D., is the founder of Cannon Psychology. While this conflict of interest exists, all efforts have been made to ensure unbiased, evidence-based information.
Continuing Education Approval
Cannon Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cannon Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Cannon Psychology is an EMDRIA-approved provider (#25034), and this program (#25034-DL01) is approved for 2 EMDRIA credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training.
Contact and Support
For assistance with accessibility, refunds or cancellations, or concerns regarding conflict of interest or grievances, please contact:
Cassandra Cannon, Ph.D.
