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17/12/2025

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17/12/2025

If you are a health care professional and/or an organisation who provides funding to train in EMDR in the UK, the following link are a list of the only regulated, approved and accredited trainers in the U.K. https://emdrassociation.org.uk/for-professionals/training/standard-accredited/

Please don’t get caught out as we see so many people do. ❤️

EMDR Standard Accredited training Standard Accredited training is the first step to becoming an accredited EMDR therapist. Standard Accredited training. Usually a seven day course. Basic training can be described as Parts 1-3 or Parts 1-4. It used to also be known as Levels 1 and 2. To complete the....

17/12/2025

At Dr Button EMDR Accredited Trainings and EMDR Workshops we get asked this question a lot.

Why We Deliver Our Part 1 & Part 3 EMDR Training In Person (Rather Than Online Only)

We have chosen to deliver our Part 1 and Part 3 EMDR training in person because of what we have consistently observed in our own trainings, as well as feedback from other therapists who actively choose face-to-face learning. While online learning has its place, EMDR training is highly experiential and relational, and we believe it is best delivered in person for the following reasons:

1. Richer face-to-face interaction
In-person training allows for deeper discussion, live demonstrations, spontaneous questions, and immediate feedback from facilitators and peers.
This also supports meaningful professional networking that is harder to replicate online.

2. Greater engagement and motivation
A structured, in-person learning environment helps participants remain focused and engaged. Therapists often report that it is easier to stay present and committed compared to learning online, where distractions are more common.

3. Fewer technical disruptions
In-person training removes the challenges of unstable internet connections, software issues, or device limitations that can interrupt learning and reduce training quality.

4. Stronger hands-on and experiential learning
EMDR is a practical, skills-based therapy. In-person training allows for guided practice, observation, and real-time correction—elements that are difficult to fully replicate in an online format.

5. Immediate feedback and support
Trainers are readily available to offer clarification, guidance, and reassurance in the moment, supporting learning confidence and competence.

6. Reduced isolation and stronger group connection
Learning alongside peers in the same physical space fosters connection, collaboration, and shared learning, reducing the sense of isolation some therapists experience online.

7. Supports diverse learning styles
In-person training better accommodates a range of learning preferences, particularly for those who learn best through interaction, observation, and experiential practice.

8. Reduced screen fatigue and improved wellbeing
Spending long periods online can lead to fatigue, headaches, and reduced concentration. Face-to-face training allows for a more balanced and sustainable learning experience.

For these reasons, and based on consistent feedback from therapists, we remain committed to delivering Part 1 and Part 3 EMDR training in person to ensure the highest quality learning experience.

If you are thinking of starting your own EMDR learning journey, we invite you to join us on one of our upcoming training courses. You will be guided and inspired by Dr Alexandra Button and other members of our experienced team, who will help reinforce and deepen your in-person learning experience.
View upcoming dates here: https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/emdr-training-dates/

Meet the growing team - https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/meet-the-team/

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16/12/2025

🎄 ❄️May this Christmas bring you moments of calm, connection, rest and joy. Thank you for all you do for the wellbeing of others ❄️ 🎄

13/12/2025

In our busy lives doing jobs and running errands which all seem time sensitive. What happens when theres an unplanned interaction with someone in the street.

Do you -
1. Keep It brief, stick to small talk, look at your watch and move on.

Or

2. Do you stop and really listen to what the other person is saying.

I’m so glad I choose to stop and listen to what was being said. A 5 min chat turned into 2hrs. In that time an urgent call to RBL to active a case worker and the sharing of other useful resources that I know.

I’ve just receive a lovely message thanking me for what I’ve did this morning and that urgent assistance from the RBL case worker was offered and gladly received, with more assistance hopefully to follow in the week.

I see this a lot. When we are felling low, don’t know where to turn, don’t have the bandwidth or the confidence to make that telephone call for help, because the fear of the potential rejection is real and that would reinforce any negative beliefs we have about ourselves.

Having someone physically in your corner who has your back in that moment, to assistant, sit with you, metaphorically hold that hand if needed and start the ball rolling is very important to our veterans and the wider community.

Humans communicate on so many levels that are easily missed if not present from
Body language
Tone and pace
Eye contact
Silence
Context
Behaviour and actions
and more.

All of this is often gets missed when veterans make that first telephone call for support.

08/12/2025

When I can’t sleep and my mind is whirring with ideas 💡

Here is one of them! 🤣

🎶The 12 Days of EMDR🎶

On the first day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
A calm place for my mind to be.

On the second day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the third day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the fourth day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the fifth day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the sixth day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Six thoughts reframing,
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the seventh day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Seven SUDs a-dropping,
Six thoughts reframing,
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the eighth day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Eight hopes emerging,
Seven SUDs a-dropping,
Six thoughts reframing,
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the ninth day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Nine links connecting,
Eight hopes emerging,
Seven SUDs a-dropping,
Six thoughts reframing,
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the tenth day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Ten memories clearing,
Nine links connecting,
Eight hopes emerging,
Seven SUDs a-dropping,
Six thoughts reframing,
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the eleventh day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Eleven visions calming,
Ten memories clearing,
Nine links connecting,
Eight hopes emerging,
Seven SUDs a-dropping,
Six thoughts reframing,
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be.

On the twelfth day of EMDR, my therapist gave to me:
Twelve strengths installing,
Eleven visions calming,
Ten memories clearing,
Nine links connecting,
Eight hopes emerging,
Seven SUDs a-dropping,
Six thoughts reframing,
Fiiiive slow sweeps…
Four safe resources,
Three grounding breaths,
Two tapping hands,
And a calm place for my mind to be!

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

I was thrilled to receive this feedback from a client who joined me for a workshop:

“Alex's curiosity and intellectual generosity stand out. It felt comfortable to bring even potentially anxiety-provoking questions to supervision as you knew they would be mutually explored without judgment.”

Get in touch here to find out more about the training and supervision I can offer:
https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/emdr-training/

28/11/2025

Here is a review from my recent workshop:

“Alex has an incredible ability to make you feel unconditionally supportive, she is kind, responsive, resourceful and inspiring with her knowledge base and clinical experience. A great supervisor at every step of the way. Thank you.”

If you’d like to find out more about the EMDR training and supervision I offer, get in touch here -
https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/emdr-training/

19/11/2025

Spent this morning at the Torbay’s international men’s day. Main topic was around men’s mental ill health. Great to see fellow veteran and mate Steve Gaskell talking about this subject and his Book 5 and 20’s.
It was also good to meet a load of people actively involved in and covering the whole holistic approach to maintaining good mental wellbeing.
It all starts with an introduction, a chat and a little knowledge sharing that opens the door to further learning, development, connections and support.

18/11/2025

We are down to our final six places for our EMDR Accredited Part 1 Training beginning 28th January 2026.
Alongside Dr Button’s excellent teaching, the training room will include additional EMDR facilitators and facilitators-in-training, all of whom are EMDR Accredited Consultants. This means there will be no question that can’t be answered, offering a rich depth of knowledge, experience, and support throughout the training.
This combination creates an exceptional learning environment and a highly supportive space for developing your EMDR skills.
Book now -

Parts 2 and 3 can be booked separately if you can provide your Part 1 basic training certificate from a previous EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer.