EMDR Rocks Consultation Group- EMDR Certification & Consultation Group-Grow Your Confidence, Skill, and Expertise in EMDR Therapy

Working with trauma can be deeply rewarding—but it can also be complex. Even highly skilled therapists benefit from consultation when navigating challenging cases, strengthening EMDR conceptualization, and deepening their understanding of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model.

I provide EMDR consultation for therapists in Calgary, and Alberta, who want to strengthen their EMDR practice, work more effectively with trauma and attachment wounds, and develop confidence in using EMDR with complex clients.

Consultation is available for clinicians who are:

• Completing EMDR Basic Training consultation hours
• Working toward EMDR Certification
• Seeking ongoing advanced consultation
• Interested in integrating EMDR with couples therapy and relational trauma work

My consultation style is collaborative, supportive, and clinically rich. The goal is to help therapists deepen their understanding of EMDR while building confidence in their clinical decision-making.

What Is EMDR “Rocks”?

EMDR Rocks is a structured consultation group for therapists who want to:

• Strengthen their understanding of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model
• Improve their confidence using the 8 phases of EMDR therapy
• Receive support with challenging cases
• Deepen their understanding of trauma, attachment, and nervous system regulation
• Integrate EMDR with other approaches such as parts work, attachment work, and couples therapy

The group combines case consultation, clinical teaching, and collaborative discussion so therapists leave each session with practical tools they can immediately use in their work.

EMDR Rocks Consultation Group

The EMDR Rocks Consultation Group is a collaborative learning environment where therapists can deepen their EMDR skills while learning from the experience of other clinicians.

Group consultation sessions include:

• Case consultation
• EMDR conceptualization discussions
• Troubleshooting clinical challenges
• Teaching on advanced EMDR topics
• Supportive peer learning

Many therapists find that group consultation provides both clinical learning and professional connection.

Who This Group Is For

The EMDR Rocks Consultation Group is designed for therapists who:

• Have completed EMDR Basic Training
• Are working toward EMDR Certification
• Want ongoing professional consultation
• Are looking for a supportive EMDR consultation community

Therapists across Calgary, and Alberta, are welcome to participate.

What We Focus on in Consultation

During EMDR Rocks consultation sessions we explore:

• Case conceptualization using the Adaptive Information Processing Model
• How to work with complex trauma and attachment wounds
• Managing blocking beliefs and looping processing
• Strengthening resourcing and stabilization skills
• Working with dissociation and nervous system dysregulation
• Applying EMDR with couples and relational trauma
• Integrating approaches such as Flash EMDR and EMDR

Consultation is designed to be both supportive and clinically rich, allowing therapists to grow their confidence and competence with EMDR therapy.

Benefits of Group Consultation

Many clinicians find that consultation groups offer unique benefits beyond individual consultation:

• Learning from the experiences of other EMDR therapists
• Exposure to diverse trauma cases and treatment strategies
• Increased confidence using EMDR with complex clients
• A professional community that understands trauma therapy work

EMDR consultation groups often become an important source of professional support and ongoing learning.

About Your Consultant

Melody Evans, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist, RMFT
Founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc.
EMDR Consultant & Trauma Therapy Expert in Calgary

Melody Evans is a highly experienced Registered Psychologist and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist based in Calgary, Alberta, with over 20+ years of clinical experience specializing in trauma and relationship therapy. As the founder of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc., she is recognized for her advanced expertise in EMDR and her ability to help both clients and clinicians navigate complex trauma with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Melody’s clinical work is grounded in a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, nervous system, and relationships. She is particularly known for her ability to translate complex trauma theory into practical, effective interventions that therapists can confidently apply in their work.

Her areas of specialization include:

• EMDR Therapy
• EMDR Sandtray Therapy
• Flash EMDR
• Couples EMDR and relationship trauma
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

What sets Melody apart as a consultant is not only her depth of knowledge, but her ability to bridge theory and real-world clinical application. She supports therapists in strengthening their understanding of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, refining their use of the 8 phases of EMDR, and building confidence when working with complex trauma, attachment injuries, and high-intensity clinical presentations.

Therapists who work with Melody often describe her consultation style as warm, insightful, and highly practical. She creates a collaborative learning environment where clinicians feel supported while also being challenged to grow their clinical thinking and skills. Her feedback is grounded in years of hands-on experience, allowing therapists to leave consultation with clear direction, increased confidence, and tools they can immediately integrate into their sessions.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Melody is passionate about mentoring therapists on their journey toward EMDR certification and advanced competency. She understands the nuances and challenges clinicians face and provides guidance that is both supportive and clinically rigorous.

If you are a therapist looking for EMDR consultation in Calgary—or virtually across Alberta—Melody offers a level of expertise, mentorship, and real-world clinical insight that helps you move beyond uncertainty and into confident, effective practice.

Melody provides consultation to therapists who want to strengthen their EMDR skills and develop confidence working with trauma and relational dynamics. Her consultation approach is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping clinicians apply EMDR in a thoughtful and clinically effective way.

The EMDR Therapist Growth Path

The EMDR Therapist Growth Path

Developing confidence with EMDR therapy happens over time. Most clinicians move through several stages as they grow their skills.

Stage 1 – Learning the Model

After EMDR Basic Training, therapists begin learning how to apply the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and understand how trauma memories are processed using the Adaptive Information Processing model.

Consultation helps clinicians translate training knowledge into real clinical practice.

Stage 2 – Building Confidence

As therapists begin using EMDR with clients, questions often arise about:

• Case conceptualization
• Target selection
• Blocking beliefs
• Processing that becomes stuck
• When to resource vs process

Consultation helps therapists develop clinical judgment and flexibility when working with trauma.

Stage 3 – Working with Complexity

Many EMDR therapists eventually begin working with more complex trauma presentations such as:

• Attachment trauma
• Childhood trauma
• Dissociation
• Relational trauma and betrayal
• Couples experiencing trauma together

At this stage, consultation can deepen understanding of how EMDR can be adapted to complex cases.

Stage 4 – Developing Expertise

Over time, clinicians often develop areas of specialization within EMDR therapy.

Some therapists focus on:

• Complex trauma
• Couples and relationship trauma
• Flash EMDR
• EMDR Sandtray Therapy
• Dissociation and parts work

Consultation can support therapists as they grow into their professional identity and clinical expertise.

Ready to Strengthen Your EMDR Practice?

Whether you are completing EMDR training consultation hours, working toward EMDR certification, or simply looking for supportive professional consultation, I would be happy to connect.

Consultation is available for therapists in:

• Calgary
• Alberta

You can participate in:

• Individual EMDR consultation
• EMDR Rocks consultation group
• Advanced consultation for complex trauma and couple’s work

Advanced Clinical Integration

As therapists gain experience, consultation often focuses on integrating EMDR with other therapeutic approaches.

This may include:

• Flash EMDR for intense trauma
• EMDR Sandtray Therapy for experiential processing
• EMDR for couples and relational trauma
• Nervous system regulation and stabilization strategies
• Working with dissociation and complex trauma

Advanced Consultation Topics

Consultation sessions may include discussion of:

• Complex trauma and attachment wounds
• Dissociation and nervous system regulation
• Working with betrayal and relationship trauma
• EMDR with couples
• Flash EMDR integration
• EMDR Sandtray Therapy

EMDR Consultation Rates

Are based on the PAA Recommended Fee Schedule

https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/recommended-fee-schedule

Consultation is available for therapists seeking:

• EMDR Certification consultation
• Ongoing advanced clinical consultation

Options include:

• Individual consultation sessions
• EMDR Rocks consultation group
• Ongoing consultation packages

Please contact the clinic for current consultation availability and rates.

Join the EMDR Rocks Consultation Community

Many therapists find that consultation groups become one of the most valuable parts of their professional development.

The EMDR Rocks Consultation Group provides a supportive space for therapists to:

• Strengthen EMDR clinical skills
• Explore challenging trauma cases
• Learn advanced EMDR applications
• Connect with other trauma therapists

Interested in Joining?

If you are interested in EMDR consultation or joining the EMDR Rocks Consultation Group, please reach out.

Consultation is available in Calgary and online across Canada.