Living Sky EMDR Training Academy
EMDR Basic Training
Comprehensive, EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training for mental health professionals — delivered by Sidney McGillicky, EMDRIA Approved Trainer™.
Training Format
Live, In-Person Training
Delivered By
EMDRIA Approved Trainer™
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Early Bird Tuition
$1,995 + tax
About the Academy
Train with an EMDRIA Approved Trainer™
Living Sky EMDR Training Academy was founded to bring high-quality, EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training to mental health professionals in Saskatchewan and beyond. Our training is grounded in the latest EMDR research, the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, and over two decades of clinical experience.
We believe that well-trained EMDR therapists change lives. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate EMDR therapy into your practice — and to support you beyond the training room through consultation and ongoing professional development.
Sidney McGillicky, MSW, RSW
EMDRIA Approved Trainer™
EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ · EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Training in Action
EMDR Basic Training — Regina, Saskatchewan
Sidney McGillicky, MSW, RSW — EMDRIA Approved Trainer™ — delivering EMDR Basic Training in Regina, Saskatchewan
Why Choose Us
Why Train with Living Sky EMDR Training Academy
EMDRIA Approved Trainer™
Sidney McGillicky holds the highest EMDRIA credential — EMDRIA Approved Trainer™ — ensuring your training meets the gold standard recognized internationally.
Small Group Sizes
Intentionally small cohorts ensure you receive personalized attention, meaningful supervision, and a rich learning environment with direct trainer access.
25+ Years Clinical Experience
Learn from a clinician with over 25 years of hands-on EMDR practice across trauma, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, grief, and complex presentations.
EMDRIA-Approved Training
This training meets all EMDRIA requirements for Basic Training, qualifying you to pursue EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ status upon completion of required consultation hours.
Flexible Scheduling
Training is structured to accommodate the demands of working clinicians. Delivered across two focused three-day parts with a consultation period in between, the format allows participants to integrate learning into their practice between sessions without extended time away from work.
Comprehensive Materials
Participants receive a full training manual, case conceptualization tools, protocol guides, and resources to support ongoing clinical practice.
Neuroscience-Informed EMDR Training
As a certified NMT (Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics) practitioner, Sidney brings a depth of neuroscience knowledge that is rare in EMDR Basic Training programs. This expertise allows him to bridge the science of trauma and brain development directly with EMDR theory and practice — giving you a richer, more integrated understanding of why EMDR works and how to apply it more effectively with complex clients.
Training Curriculum
EMDR Basic Training Format
Our training follows the EMDRIA-approved curriculum, combining didactic instruction with supervised practicum to ensure you develop both theoretical understanding and practical competency.
Part One — Didactic Training & Practicum
Foundational theory, the AIP model, EMDR history and research, and the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy — with a focus on Phases 1–4: client history-taking, preparation, assessment, and desensitization. Includes case conceptualization and preparation techniques, followed by supervised practicum where participants work in triads to practice the 8 Phases under direct trainer supervision with structured feedback.
Ten Hours of Consultation
Before advancing to Part Two, participants complete ten hours of individual or group consultation with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant™. This consultation period supports the integration of Part One learning into clinical practice and ensures participants are prepared for advanced training.
Part Two — Advanced Didactic Training & Practicum
Advanced application of the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy — with a focus on Phases 5–8: installation, body scan, closure, and re-evaluation. Covers complex presentations, blocking beliefs, and cognitive interweaves, followed by advanced supervised practicum where participants complete full 8-Phase EMDR sessions with structured trainer feedback and group debriefing.
What You Will Learn
Learning Objectives
Understand the theoretical foundations of EMDR therapy, including the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model
Demonstrate competency in the 8 phases of EMDR therapy
Conduct thorough client history-taking and case conceptualization using EMDR principles
Apply appropriate resourcing and stabilization techniques prior to trauma processing
Utilize bilateral stimulation (BDS) effectively in clinical practice
Identify and work with blocking beliefs, cognitive interweaves, and incomplete processing
Apply EMDR therapy to a range of presentations including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma
Understand EMDRIA standards of practice and ethical considerations
Demonstrate competency in trauma-informed assessment and treatment planning
Integrate EMDR therapy into existing clinical practice
About Your Trainer
Sidney McGillicky, MSW, RSW
EMDRIA Approved Trainer™ · EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ · EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Sidney McGillicky is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with over 25 years of clinical experience specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and complex developmental trauma.
Prior to earning his EMDRIA Approved Trainer™ designation, Sidney served as an experienced EMDR Training Facilitator — supporting EMDR Basic Training programs and gaining deep insight into how clinicians learn and develop competency in the model. That hands-on facilitation experience informs every aspect of how he designs and delivers training today.
Sidney now holds the highest level of EMDRIA credentials — EMDRIA Approved Trainer™ — and is one of a select group of clinicians in Canada authorized to deliver EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training. He is also an EMDRIA Approved Consultant™, providing post-training consultation to therapists working toward EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ status.
What sets Sidney apart as an EMDR Trainer is his certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) — a neuroscience-informed framework developed by Dr. Bruce Perry. As one of the few EMDR Trainers in Canada to hold this certification, Sidney weaves the neuroscience of trauma and brain development directly into his teaching. This means you won't just learn how to do EMDR — you'll understand why it works at a neurobiological level, giving you a richer clinical foundation and greater confidence with complex clients.
Sidney's training approach is grounded in clinical reality. He brings real case examples, practical tools, and a warm, supportive learning environment that helps clinicians build genuine competency — not just theoretical knowledge.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Register for EMDR Basic Training
Complete the form below to register your interest or secure your spot in an upcoming cohort. We will follow up by email to confirm your registration and provide payment details.
Tuition & Pricing
All prices in Canadian dollars, plus applicable tax.
$1,995
+ tax · Register before October 1, 2026
$2,245
+ tax · After October 1, 2026
A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to secure your registration. Payment may be made in full or in two installments. See the cancellation & refund policy in the FAQ below for full details.
Training Documents
Download and review the following documents prior to submitting your registration.
Please download and complete the Registration Form and Participation Agreement, then email the completed documents to [email protected]
Questions about registration? (306) 551-0371 or [email protected]
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