Attachment-Focused EMDR - Basic Training
Part 3
With Dr Laurel Parnell

About Dr. Laurel Parnell

Laurel Parnell, Ph.D. is the director of the Parnell Institute and developer of Attachment- Focused EMDR. She is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and leading expert on Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR therapy). Since 1995 she has trained thousands of clinicians in EMDR both nationally and internationally. She is the author of six books on EMDR, including her latest release - Rewiring the Addicted Brain

Basic Training Part 3 - 15-17.8.2026

In Part 3 of the Attachment-Focused EMDR basic training, we review the material from Parts 1 and 2, emphasizing the treatment of complex PTSD, resource development and installation, target development, case conceptualisation, working with blocked processing, dissociation, and abreactions. As in Parts 1& 2, this three-day training consists of lectures, demonstration videos, and small supervised practice sessions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Name and define the five basic principles of Attachment-Focused EMDR

  • Demonstrate EMDR procedural steps using the modified EMDR protocol

  • Construct protocols and procedures for using EMDR with a variety of clients, including those with complex PTSD and recent traumas

  • Identify techniques for working with blocked processing and strong emotional releases

  • Identify how to unblock blocked processing using interweaves

  • List methods for working with dissociation

  • Identify advanced methods for developing inner resources for developmental repair, interweaves, and client closure.

  • Describe how to apply EMDR for grief &loss

Course Requirements

  • You are an SPS Registered Psychologist, SAC Registered Counsellor, or have a Masters in Psychology or Counselling.

  • Completed EMDR Training Parts 1&2 with Parnell Institute.

  • Completed ten hours of consultation with a Parnell Institute consultant

Upon Completing this Course

Parnell Institute will award participants a Certificate of Completion upon completing all three parts of the EMDR basic training within two years. Completing the EMDR basic training fulfills one of the criteria to be an Attachment-Focused EMDR Certified Therapist.

Part 3 Schedule

Pricing

1) A non-refundable deposit of SGD 500 will be required to secure your booking.
2) Full payment has to be made by the 15th of April 2026.

Book Part 3

Part 3 Refresher - 15. - 17.8.2026

We’re excited to extend a special offer to those who have previously completed Part 3 of Dr. Laurel Parnell’s Attachment-Focused EMDR training. We know many of you are eager to deepen your understanding, refine your skills, and reconnect with a supportive community. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself further in the rich and transformative world of EMDR. Refrshers will receive the full 3-day Part 3 training, including supervised afternoon practice sessions and daily lunch.

Pricing

Book Part 3 Refresher

NTU @ One-North

Part 3: Lecture Theatre 601 / 3rd floor

11 Slim Barracks Rise / Singapore 138664

Nearest MRT : Bouna Vista or One-North MRT

Car : Easily accessible via Ayer Rajah Expressway

 

Principle Trainer

Dr. Laurel Parnell

Laurel Parnell, Ph.D. is the director of the Parnell Institute and developer of Attachment- Focused EMDR. She is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and leading expert on Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR therapy). Since 1995 she has trained thousands of clinicians in EMDR both nationally and internationally. She is the author of six books on EMDR, including her latest release - Rewiring the Addicted Brain

Facilitators for the Practicum

Julie Probus-Schad - Faculty Parnell Institute / Senior Facilitator

Julie Probus-Schad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has a private practice in O’Fallon, Missouri. Julie is a Parnell Institute Trainer in Attachment-Focused EMDR Approved Consultant and Facilitator. Julie has facilitated training with the internationally recognized expert, Dr. Laurel Parnell, in Curacao, Singapore, Malaysia, and throughout the United States. She is a contributing author for, Rewiring the Addicted Brain with EMDR-Based Treatment (Parnell, 2019, pages 273-293).

Dr Yvonne Lek - Consultant Parnell Institute / Facilitator

Yvonne was an educator before joining the Ministry of Education as a Guidance Officer. In MOE, her work centred primarily on social-emotional learning, a key aspect in preventing mental health issues in children. Subsequently, she went into private practice and has been working with children and adolescents. Yvonne has a keen interest in supporting children who have been exposed to traumatic experiences, and completed her PhD research on the treatment of complex trauma in children in Singapore.

Amy Tan - Consultant Parnell Institute / Facilitator

Amy holds a Master of Social Science in Professional Counselling and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology. She is a registered member and supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. During her course of work, Amy counsels children of all ages, teenagers and families. Amy seeks to help individuals grow their self-awareness and empowers them to unleash their potential. With families, Amy aims to help build strong bonds among family members through strengthening of the marriage and positive discipline of the children. As a qualified Family Violence and Trauma-Informed Practitioner, she helps both the survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence in her course of work.
Amy is passionate about helping clients who have experienced trauma and is a registered practitioner and consultant with EMDRIA, the US certification body for EMDR.