Trauma Training 2026
EMDR & the Law:
Navigating the Space Between Healing & Justice
This webinar discusses EMDR therapy and the legal system, with a focus on implications for clinical work. Delivered by Anthony Hurst, Anna Clarke, and Sarah Schubert, who will bring together legal and clinical perspectives to support practitioners in this complex space.
Anna will overview key aspects of the Australian legal system. Anthony will discuss case law and the legal landscape. Sarah will touch on the EMDR literature base and how this intersects with the law. The focus here is sharing knowledge, and our ideas on the implication for out clinical work as EMDR clinicians.
Note. This webinar does not provide legal advice. Instead, it aims to strengthen clinicians’ confidence and ethical practice through practical guidance on documentation, treatment planning, and working across systems, while maintaining a focus on balancing healing and justice.
Date: 5th June 2026
Time: 11am – 12:30pm AEST (with a recording)
Cost: $150 +GST
Clarity in EMDR Case Conceptualisation & Preparation for Complex Trauma
In this two-day workshop, Sarah & Catherine present a framework for case conceptualisation, preparation, & treatment planning for complex trauma presentations that can be used across the life span.
Melbourne, VIC: October 13th -14th 2026
Sydney, NSW: October 15-16th 2026
Perth, WA: November 2nd - 3rd 2026
Befriending Parts of Me 2026:
Preparation Technique for
Complex Trauma & Dissociation
This training is delivered by Dr Sarah Schubert
Friday 4th September 9am - 12:30pm Perth time
(being 11am - 2:30 Melbourne/Sydney Time)
This technique and way of working builds capacity for trauma-focused reprocessing by supporting integration of the self, gently working with dissociation and internal conflict, and fostering greater autonomic flexibility and embodied connection to Self.
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Past Training Events
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The Innate Healing wisdom of the body in EMDR Therapy
In this episode Sarah shares her wisdom with us about EMDR as an integrative transdiagnostic therapy.
We talk about the AIP model being a body based model, Symptoms as a reflection of memory being triggered and once adaptive and much more.
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Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast- A Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy
Episode 14: EMDR and the Safe and Sound Protocol....... a perfect combination. Dr Sarah Schubert, Psychologist and EMDR instructor talks about blending Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol within the EMDR framework.
December 12, 2020 presenter: Joanne Mcintyre
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Adherence to best practice EMDR: Fidelity in the real world
Presented by Dr. Sarah Schubert and A/P Chris Lee.
This webinar focus’ on developing understanding of the EMDR Fidelity Scale (Cooper et al., 2019) to enhance best practice in your clinical setting. Chris Lee will speak to the history, development, and validity of the EMDR Fidelity Scale. Sarah Schubert will discuss the practical application, scoring, and speak to how the scale can be utilised in a flexible way as an EMDR Therapist and consultant.
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EMDR Association of Australia Webinar
Considering the science and conscious conceptualisation for effective EMDR preparation
Dr Sarah Schubert explored the theory of preparation below AIP theory, from the perspective of polyvagal, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology. From theory, Sarah brought the language and clinical decision making in the preparation phases of EMDR therapy to a conscious level to increase efficiency in creating integrative capacity for memory processing.
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Polyvagal Theory in the Perinatal Period with Guests Dr Sarah Schubert & Stacey McMullen
In this episode, Dr Sarah Schubert and Stacey McMullen, explore how Polyvagal Theory unlocks new understanding of pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. Revealing how your nervous system shapes not only your own well-being but also your baby’s development and the legacy you pass on. We discuss why and how healing of intergenerational trauma may begin compassionately with you.
