Training

At Trauma Counseling & Training of Tucson (TCTT) we are excited to announce several new actions in our efforts bring the healing power of Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI) to those encumbered by the effects of PTSD, lesser traumas or toxic stress.  

In July of 2024, TCTT assumed responsibility for planning and hosting all in-person and online MEMI trainings via www.multichanneleyemovementintegration.com. As a result, the sale of all MEMI products and services, including the award of MEMI certifications are now managed by TCTT. Course certificates or certifications previously awarded by Arizona Trauma Institute (ATI) will be honored by TCTT.  For more information about how to transfer certifications from ATI to MEMI International, our certification body, contact [email protected].

What’s Up in Training?

  • First and foremost, join us in welcoming Mr. Brian Simmons to the MEMI family as our new licensed trainer. Brian, who has extensive experience with first responders and human trafficking victims, brings new insights and skills to our work.
  • Mike gave two presentations at the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association conference in Atlanta, Georgia May 28th-June 1st.
  • On June 15th Mike presented an all-day NLP training for mental health practitioners in Tucson, Arizona.
  • We are excited to announce that Brian Simmons will be rolling out a brand new MEMI Level I non-clinical course for crisis support professionals. Look for announcements soon.
  • On July 12th, Dr. Mike will present at the “Scholar in Residence Program” sponsored by the Counseling Department at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.
  • Joachim Lee and Dr. Mike will be presenting an intensive, two-day live streamed MEMI training to mental health and NLP practitioners in Australia on August 10-11.
  • Joachim Lee will present two-day MEMI certification trainings in Singapore for the South Asia region on Aug 15-16, Oct 24-25 and Dec 5-6.

MEMI Courses

As we transition our courses and certification process from Arizona Trauma Institute to our own platform, we are delighted to announce a continued commitment to providing MEMI training to deaf as well as hearing professionals. The first course below is our standard course for hearing professionals. The second is one we have designed for deaf and hard of hearing practitioners.

1. MEMI Level I for Clinicians

This standard MEMI Level I course is designed for licensed or credentialed mental health clinicians who can hear, as opposed to the American Sign Language course, which is intended for deaf and hard of hearing professionals. This course was completely redesigned in 2024 and now includes recent neuro science findings regarding the role of eye movements in calming amygdala hyperactivity in response to threats. This course imparts the basic knowledge required for learners to successfully conduct MEMI sessions and to evaluate the results. It also satisfies the knowledge requirement for MEMI certification. Although the language of instruction is spoken English, all videos are captioned to assist speakers of other languages. To view course content.

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2. MEMI Level I for American Sign Language (ASL) Proficient Clinicians

This course also imparts the basic knowledge required for learners to successfully conduct MEMI sessions and to evaluate the results. But this version is designed for licensed or credentialed mental health clinicians who are deaf or heard of hearing, or who are fluent in ASL. In all formats, the language of instruction is ASL, whether in-person, live streamed or via online webinars. Thus, this course is completely accessible to therapists who work with deaf and hard of hearing consumers. All videos are captioned with English voice over. Completion of this course satisfies the knowledge requirement for MEMI certification. Similarly, the coaching provided following successful course completion and in preparation for certification is also conducted in ASL, eliminating the need for interpreters. To view course content.

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3. MEMI Level I for Non-clinicians

This course is designed for individuals who are not licensed mental health practitioners (e.g., paraprofessionals, peer counselors, hypnotists, NLP practitioners, body stabilization workers and first responders) but who provide crisis support services as part of their work. Clinical topics such as PTSD diagnostic criteria and standardized assessments are not included. Instead, the Neuro-Linguistic Programming theory and principles that gave rise to all eye movement techniques for trauma form the bedrock of this course. For a complete description of this course.

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Training Formats

MEMI courses are offered in the following formats:

  • In-person trainings sponsored by TCTT at various geographic locations or those requested, planned and hosted by other organizations. To arrange for an onsite MEMI training contact [email protected]
  • Live streamed, interactive courses offered via the internet at prespecified dates and times.
  • Self-paced webinars available for purchase and viewing on the TCTT website.