de Jongh and Matthijssen

A guide to the trainings provided by

Ad de Jongh, PhD and Suzy Matthijssen, PhD

Over the past few years, EMDR Advanced Trainings and Distance Learning (EMDR ATDL) has hosted many well-regarded trainings presented by Ad de Jongh, PhD, and Suzy Matthijssen, PhD, covering a wide range of topics. These innovative EMDR practitioners, researchers, and trainers draw from their clinical experience and research data, including overseeing treatment centers that serve thousands of clients and training staff in their methods. Past training participants have appreciated de Jongh and Matthijssen’s trainings not only for their clinically practical content but also for their dynamic and engaging co-presenting methods. Fortunately, most of their trainings are still available in for clinicians in our on-demand catalog and they include EMDRIA and other CE credits.

Whether you have attended some of de Jongh and Matthijssen’s trainings or not, this guide provides a list of their offerings with brief descriptions to help you clarify which would be the best fit for you. EMDR ATDL curates its training library so that older trainings are replaced by more recent and updated trainings on the same topic. Hence, the trainings below offers content and case examples that are fundamentally unique.

EMDR 2.0 focused trainings

Ad de Jongh and Suzy Matthijssen are known for developing an approach they have named  EMDR 2.0. This approach emphasizes the value of working memory-taxing tasks when desensitizing emotionally laden memories. EMDR 2.0 prioritizes desensitizing the most activated memories related to client symptoms whenever possible, and its memory-taxation techniques help clients tolerate the reprocessing of emotionally charged memories. The EMDR 2.0 approach includes various strategies that build client confidence and motivation while reducing the need for extended resourcing before reprocessing. EMDR 2.0 methods include boosting arousal before and during reprocessing., and a range of special techniques developed to deal with shame, anxiety to start therapy, and anxiety about bringing up emotional memories.     

If you would like to understand and learn to use EMDR 2.0 methods, please start by taking the EMDR 2.0 Basic Training followed by EMDR 2.0 Special Techniques, which features specific skills involved in EMDR 2.0 methods. These two trainings are bundled together for a reduced fee. After completing these, you can take the  EMDR 2.0 Masterclasses offered in 2023 and subsequent years, which can also be bundled for a discount. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an EMDR 2.0 Approved Practitioner, click here

Other EMDR training topics

There are also several trainings listed below that are designed for any EMDR trained clinician and can be used with or without EMDR 2.0 training and techniques. These include a clever and practical training on case conceptualization, learning the CAPS-5 assessment for PTSD, methods for treating various common mental health diagnoses, and more. 

Further details for each program are available through the program links. 

Fundamental Training in EMDR 2.0 – below is a list of existing on-demand trainings related to EMDR 2.0, presented by Ad de Jongh PhD & Suzy Matthijssen PhD.

Basic Training components (We recommend this 2-day discounted bundle of programs to learn the fundamentals of EMDR 2.0. Each day can be selected separately)

Upcoming- EMDR 2.0 Basic Training (6 CE Hours per day) – virtual and in-person in Iselin, New Jersey, July 25-26 

Upcoming and On-demand

EMDR 2.0 Basic Training: Enhancing EMDR Therapy (6 CE Hours) – Learn the basics of the EMDR 2.0 approach which emphasizes working memory theory as it guides memory desensitization methods. 

Special EMDR 2.0 Techniques (6 CE Hours) – Learn powerful EMDR 2.0 techniques including the EMD bomb, FLASH 1.0, flashforward, mental video check, blind to therapist method and titration techniques. 

Upcoming – Powerful EMDR Techniques Series (12 CE Hours) – This 6-session series can substitute for the Special EMDR 2.0 Techniques as it covers 2.0 Special techniques and other powerful EMDR methods with demonstrations and case examples.

Advanced EMDR 2.0

EMDR 2.0 Masterclass in Clinical Practice (2023) (6 CE Hours) – Built on EMDR 2.0 basics, this masterclass features new developments, clinical examples, participant questions from challenging cases, and a step-by-step review of the EMDR 2.0 protocol script. 

EMDR 2.0 Masterclass in Clinical Practice (2024) (6 CE Hours) – Built on EMDR 2.0 basics and the 2023 masterclass, this training features new developments, new clinical examples, participant questions from challenging cases, and a demonstration of the EMDR 2.0 protocol script. 

UPCOMING – EMDR 2.0 Masterclass in Clinical Practice (2025) (6 CE Hours) July 27, 2025 – This year’s masterclass will feature live demonstrations displaying the spontaneous application of EMDR 2.0 methods of assessment, case conceptualization, and moment to moment clinical decisions during phases 3-6. 

Other advanced trainings presented by Ad de Jongh, PhD & Suzy Matthijssen, PhD

Efficient Methods for EMDR Therapy: Case Conceptualization and Strategic Target Selection – Learn six different methods for determining target memories for reprocessing. Case conceptualization informs when each option will maximize clinical efficiency. 

EMDR Therapy for Panic Disorder, OCD and Specific Phobias including how to use the Flashforward procedure with these disorders – Innovative and efficient methods to desensitize memories related to anxiety, OCD and phobias. Learn the flashforward protocol. 

Upcoming – Integration of Exposure Techniques within EMDR Therapy – (6 CE Hours) June 20, 2025 – Led by Dr. Matthijssen, this training emphasizes the need to fully access memories for effective desensitization and provides multiple effective strategies to achieve this.

Treating Complex PTSD and Dissociation – Learn evidence-based approaches for C-PTSD, intensive treatment, and how to manage affect phobia and dissociation. 

EMDR beyond PTSD – Learn about the evidence base and how to apply EMDR in the cases of depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, somatic symptoms and fear of childbirth.

 Treating Personality Disorders with EMDR Therapy – Learn new and more efficient evidence-based treatments for personality disorders within EMDR therapy.

CAPS-5 Training: Learn this Best Practice Method to Diagnose PTSD – Learn step-by- step guidelines for administering and interpreting the gold standard in PTSD assessment. 

How To Set Up Your Own C-PTSD Treatment Plans and How to Enhance the Treatment (Click here for more program details). 

• • 12-hour Training – This program includes 12 hours of prerecorded training provided by Dr. Matthijssen which can be viewed On-Demand. Register @ https://www.ett-institute.com/courses/online-training-c-ptsd/.  Use Discount Code for $100 off for 12-hour program–enter EMDRATDL100.

• 20-hour Training – In addition to the 12-hour On-Demand recorded program above, this program includes 8 hours of livestream group learning, case consultation and  discussion with Dr. Matthijssen. Register @ https://www.ett-institute.com/courses/online-training-and-practicum-c-ptsd/. Use Discount Code for $150 off for the 20-hour training – enter EMDRATDL150.