EquiLateral: The Equine Assisted EMDR Protocol

03/11/2026

The next EquiLateral: The Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol® training is coming up, and registration is now open! Spots for this training often fill up quickly, so if you meet the criteria above, register now!

03/03/2026

EquiLateral: The Equine Assisted EMDR Protocol® (EA-EMDR) involves partnering with horses as sentient beings and in a manner that is supported by training, qualifications, ethical practice, and a keen awareness of client and animal welfare.

EMDR therapists trained in the model mindfully incorporate equine-assisted interactions within the eight-phased, three-pronged, standard EMDR protocol to become Equine-Assisted EMDR.

For more information and to register use the following link: https://sarah-jenkins.mykajabi.com/eaemdr-registrationUtah2026. You can also find this training (and others) using the link in my bio titled, “eaemdr.com (http://eaemdr.com/)” and select “Training”.

02/14/2026

If you’re interested in getting trained in EMDR therapy but also recognize the significance of understanding its nuances when working with complex clients, this EMDRIA-approved EMDR training is for you! With small trainings of 9-12 people, you will get a more personal learning experience with the practice and support you need. Spots do fill quickly — register today using the link in bio!

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12/09/2025

Equine interactions in the mental health field look different for everyone. But it’s important to understand equine interactions from a mental health view point, and to set expectations. Regardless of how the interaction may look, partnering with horses can encourage growth, healing and learning.

12/02/2025

EquiLateral: The Equine Assisted EMDR Protocol ® combines EMDR therapy in partnership with horses to help clients process the past, heal in the present, and to feel inspired for the future. These EA-EMDR trainings do fill up, so if you’re interested be sure to sign up fast!

11/30/2025

EquiLateral: The Equine Assisted EMDR Protocol ® brings EMDR and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) together to treat trauma. If you’re a therapist interested in bringing EquiLateral to your practice, keep a look out for information about these EMDRIA Approved EA-EMDR trainings in future posts!

11/23/2025

Any therapists already trained in EMDR therapy will tell you that most EMDR trainings only scratch the surface about complex trauma and dissociation.

New or even seasoned EMDR therapists get stuck when they go back to their clients and start doing EMDR therapy: “It didn’t go like they said it would in the training.”

So, to help with this challenge, my EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trainings (Virtual and In Person) include additional curriculum on working with complex trauma and dissociation.

I also run small trainings, with 9-12 people, total. You get a more personal learning experience, can ask in depth questions, and get support as you learn and practice.

*Register today by using either link in bio and going to the “training” section on either website for more information on this training and others!*

11/13/2025

A little bit about the person behind the practice.

09/19/2025

I am still astounded by the incredible EMDR International Association conference. With 1700 attendees, all passionate about learning, growth, community, and healing, it was an awe-inspiring experience. I am always grateful to attend these events, and after 23+ years as an EMDR Therapist (how did that happen, by the way?), I am struck by the diverse range of experiences and connections that can be gained from attending these conferences. They are truly inspiring.

In other news, I was delighted to officially give EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant Dr. Elizabeth Warson of Healing Pathways, Colorado, her approval as an EquiLateral ® Consultant. Elizabeth is a researcher, therapist, and true advocate for EA-EMDR.

Elizabeth is seen here on the left with me, as well as Sonja Bigalke-Bannan of Heart Horses, Hawaii, and Brittani Frade of Golden Horse Counseling, Utah, at the EMDR International Association conference.

Congratulations Elizabeth!

We also might have had a lot of coffee that day. Just saying.

09/07/2025

Looking forward to seeing folks at the EMDR International Association conference in California this coming week. Who else is going from our EquiLateral: The Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol herd?

09/02/2025

I am just back from Spanish Fork, Utah, and settling back into Arizona, after the most recent practicum. The days after the EquiLateral Equine Assisted EMDR Protocol trainings, one of my most favorite events of the year, are always so reflective for me.

I am SO grateful to Golden Horse Counseling for hosting the EquiLateral: Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol training and a big shout out to Brittani Frade for being an amazing host! We have four more hours to complete in the course, but our in-person practicum was a BIG success. We had an incredible three days at this amazing facility!

What beautiful learning and partnerships with horses, where humans and horses came together to bring EA-EMDR to students from all over the country. I can't wait to see you all at our next training event, and to see how you bring this work to your horses and clients!

I am so grateful...

More photos to come soon!

07/29/2025

Congratulations Elizabeth Warson, for your EMDRIA Blog post on Equine-Assisted EMDR!

EMDRIA member Dr. Elizabeth Warson shares a case study outlining the benefits gained in an Equine-Assisted EMDR approach with a neurodivergent child.