A self-paced course for EMDR-trained therapists
Join the Beta Group and get first access to the course + community through Slack with other EMDR therapists.
You learned the protocol.
But real EMDR sessions don’t follow a script.
You might find yourself second guessing:
Am I moving too fast?
What target do we pick?
Is this dissociation?
Am I doing this right?
Beyond the Manual helps you move from memorizing phases to trusting your clinical judgment.
“I created this based on my own experience after EMDR training. I felt s0 inspired... and like a fish out of water”
I also noticed the majority of therapists in my Basic Training didn’t go on the become certified and seemed to just “drop off” and not use EMDR at all.
I got curious about this and felt inspired to help therapists through this gap.
~ Carly Costello, EMDR Consultant
Is this course for you?
Beyond the manual is for you if:
✔ You’ve completed EMDR Basic Training but feel unsure in real sessions
✔ You worry about causing harm or moving too fast
✔ You second-guess yourself during reprocessing
✔ You’re unsure how to choose targets
✔ You sometimes freeze and don’t know what to say next
✔ You want to trust yourself more as an EMDR therapist
It’s not for you if:
✖ You have not completed EMDR Basic Training yet
✖ You’re looking only for advanced specialty protocols
✖ You already feel highly confident running EMDR sessions independently
✖ You’re not currently using EMDR (or planning to use it soon)
✖ You’re looking for rigid scripts rather than developing clinical judgment
DON’T Just TAKE
IT FROM Me…
“Carly has been such an amazing support and teacher on my EMDR journey. She has helped me elevate my practice and EMDR skills. I have struggled with different phases and through her help I feel ready to dive into EMDR with clients, setting-up targets and even just giving a client buzzers and letting them “go with that”. She has helped me learn that flexibility is okay in EMDR and I use it more consistently with clients. Now about 85% of my caseload is an EMDR client.”
Gabby Slifkin, Trauma + Art Therapist in PA“Carly gave me the confidence that I didn’t know I had inside of me. She made EMDR less intimidating and explained things in a way I could really understand for real sessions. I can’t wait for the course!
I’m excited to have something tangible I can go back to.”
Stephanie Majetich, Play Therapist & EMDR“I have been coming to Carly for support since I got basic trained. She truly is the reason why I feel confident using EMDR! She helped me understand each phase of EMDR and how to problem solve in each phase. She is personable and overall lovely person! If you are thinking about purchasing this course, do it!”
Morgan DeLeo, NYC EMDR TherapistTAKE A PEAK Inside…
Here’s what you’ll learn
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I’ll answer all the logistical questions about next steps after Basic Training. Common fears every new EMDR therapist has and what confidence can actually look like.
We will even pause to think about your own journey ahead and if certification if “worth it” for you.
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This module focuses on Phase 1 of EMDR: case conceptualization, treatment planning, and target sequence planning. This is the big picture stuff. Creating a map so you have an idea where you’re heading.
Therapists often struggle with where to start, how to prioritize targets, and how to work with complex trauma. It can be overwhelming when there’s so many options to choose from for targeting and we start to question what’s “right”.
This module helps therapists think strategically and confidently when planning EMDR treatment and starting out.
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This module focuses on Phase 2 preparation. Including explaining EMDR to clients, building resources, and determining readiness for processing.
Therapists will learn how to prepare clients effectively and feel confident moving into reprocessing.
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This module helps therapists safely work with complex trauma, dissociation, and highly distressing material.
Therapists will learn how to recognize dissociation, adjust pacing, and choose appropriate EMDR approaches including EMD, EMDr, and Flash.
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This is all about phases 3, 4, and 5. This module helps therapists understand what happens during processing and how to think during EMDR sessions.
Therapists will learn how to assess targets, recognize movement, and feel more confident navigating reprocessing.
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This module focuses on common challenges therapists encounter during EMDR and how to respond confidently using cognitive interweaves and clinical decision-making.
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This module helps therapists reflect on their growth, build long-term confidence, and determine next steps in their EMDR journey.
Join the Beta Group
To celebrate the first release of Beyond the Manual, I'm offering Beta Pricing for a limited time. Doors will be open for 1 week only at the beta price of $297.
This founding group will receive early access to the course, along with the opportunity to help shape the content and experience.
Beta Enrollment Open: April 24
Beta Enrollment Closes: May 1
After May 1, the course will move to the full price.
In addition, beta participants will receive:
1-month private Slack support community
Early access to course content
Founding member pricing
Future course updates included
Beta Launch Price: $297
Full Course Price: $597
This beta round is ideal if you:
Recently completed EMDR training
Feel unsure in real sessions
Want support using EMDR with confidence
Want to be part of a founding therapist group
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. This course was specifically designed for therapists who have completed EMDR Basic Training and are now trying to confidently use EMDR in real sessions.
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You're exactly who this course is for. Many therapists leave training feeling inspired but unsure how to apply EMDR with real clients. This course helps bridge that gap.
This course will help you through the hard part after training so you actually stick with it and get to the other side and feel confident with EMDR!
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That's completely okay. This course helps you feel more prepared so you can begin using EMDR with more clarity and confidence.
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Basic Training teaches the protocol.
This course focuses on real-world application…how to think, decide, and respond during actual EMDR sessions.It was built after my own experience after basic training.
I also noticed the vast majority of therapists I did Basic Training with didn’t even complete the 10 hours of consultation after and never went on to be certified, they just didn’t stick with it. That made me think why?! and I wanted to create this course to help solve that problem.
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This is the first release of Beyond the Manual. Beta members receive early access at a reduced price and have the opportunity to help shape the course through feedback.
They will also be put in a slack group with me (Carly) and able to ask questions, have discussion about the course content, and connect with other EMDR therapists.
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No. This is an educational course designed to support your learning and confidence alongside consultation.
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The Beta pricing is available for a week, April 24th-May1st. Then doors will close and no one will be able to purchase the course during the Beta Group experience.
Once the Beta round is complete and any revisions or updates are made the doors will reopen to purchase the course but it will move to full price, $597.
