EMDRIA-Approved Advanced Consultant
EMDR Consultation for Therapists
As an EMDR Advanced Consultant, Dr. Elizabeth Warson offers individual and group consultation for EMDR clinicians working toward certification and beyond. These consultation are available both online and in-person, tailored to help you develop and refine your EMDR practice.
Equine-Assisted EMDR
Dr. Elizabeth Warson specializes in EquiLateral: The Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol ®, which blends the power of horses with the EMDR therapeutic process. This unique approach helps clients address trauma and emotional challenges in an experiential setting, harnessing the healing presence of horses to facilitate deeper processing.
In addition to her expertise in equine-assisted EMDR, Dr. Warson offers consultation on integrating this protocol with expressive arts therapy, particularly in phase two resourcing. This integration supports clients in building emotional resilience and coping strategies during the therapy process.
Training in the EquiLateral: The Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol ® with Sarah Jenkins, MC, LPC, CPsychol is recommended for those interested in learning this specialized approach.
EMDR & BMDR™
Dr. Elizabeth Warson co-teaches a series of webinars with Dr. Cathy Malchiodi on the integration of Expressive Arts Therapy, EMDR, BMDR™ (Bilateral Movement Desensitization and Resensitization), and Sensorimotor Integration. These webinars are hosted through Dr. Malchiodi’s Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute and are designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of how to blend these modalities in their therapeutic practice. The webinars explore advanced techniques and interventions, helping therapists expand their skill set to address trauma and emotional challenges effectively.
In addition to the webinars, Dr. Warson offers advanced consultation for therapists interested in integrating expressive arts therapy with EMDR. This is particularly beneficial for those pursuing certification as an EMDR therapist or seeking to enhance their practice through a trauma-informed, holistic approach.
Publications on Bilateral Movement & Artmaking
Dr. Elizabeth Warson has co-authored two influential publications that explore the integration of bilateral movement and artmaking in therapeutic settings. These works highlight the importance of hemispheric integration across the midline, which is facilitated by bilateral processes—a key component in trauma recovery and therapeutic interventions.
The publications delve into how bilateral artmaking, a process where clients engage in creative expression while simultaneously activating both hemispheres of the brain, promotes hemispheric integration. This integration supports trauma healing, enhances emotional processing, and strengthens the therapeutic process in both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and expressive arts therapies.
These contributions add to the growing body of research that supports the use of bilateral techniques in therapy, particularly for trauma recovery, and provide practitioners with valuable insights into how artmaking can complement and enhance trauma-informed treatment approaches.
- Arts-Informed EMDR: A Continuum of Resourcing Practices from Bilateral Artmaking to Visual Journaling | Warson, E., Cowx, S., Curelo, J., Spier, E., & Sutrick, A. (2024, June). Go With That Magazine, 29(2), 22-35.
- Bilateral Movement and Artmaking: Hemispheric Integration Across the Midline (Mouvement bilatéral et création artistique: Intégration hémisphérique sur la ligne médiane). Warson, E., & Warson, J. (2023). Canadian Journal of Art Therapy, DOI: 10.1080/26907240.2023.2218727
Education
Dr. Warson's diverse academic background in both art therapy and counseling, combined with her fine arts training, provides a strong foundation for her work integrating therapeutic modalities like EMDR and expressive arts therapy.
- 2002-2008 | Ph.D., School of Education (CACREP)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Specialization: Education and Human Resource Studies, with a focus on research - 1991-1993 | M.A., Graduate Art Therapy Program (AATA)
Vermont College of Norwich University, Montpelier, VT
Master of Arts in Art Therapy - 1991-1992 | Graduate Clinical Psychology Program (APA)
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Graduate-level psychology coursework - 1984-1989 | B.F.A., 5-year Fine Art & Liberal Arts Program
Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Fiber Arts, Minor in Painting
Certifications
- LPC Licensed Professional Counselor (Colorado)
- National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- ATR-BC Registered Art Therapist, Board-Certified through Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
- Certified EMDR Therapist, Advanced Practitioner and Consultant (EMDRIA)
- EXAT Expressive Arts Therapist, certified through Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Therapies Institute Certified
- Eagala Mental Health Professional
- EquiLateral: The Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol®
- The Masterson Method®, Foundational Course
- Certificate, Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies (12 hours), Collectively Rooted, Linda Tai
- Certificate, Accelerated Traumatology Course (30 hours), Intensive Trauma Treatment, Morgantown, WV
EMDR & BMDR Consultation Services
Dr. Elizabeth Warson offers individual and group consultation for clinicians practicing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and BMDR (Bilateral Movement Desensitization and Resensitization) therapies. These consultation are designed to support clinicians working toward EMDR certification or refining their practice, whether in person or online.
Consultation Fees:
To inquire about EMDR & BMDR consultation, please contact Dr. Warson directly.
Qualitative Research Consulting
Consultation services are available for clinicians, educators, and researchers interested in qualitative research methodologies.
Dr. Elizabeth Warson’s expertise in qualitative research began during her doctoral studies at Colorado State University, where she studied qualitative and visual research methods, as well as environmental psychology under the guidance of psychologist Dr. James Banning. Since 2002, Dr. Warson has focused her research on analyzing the dynamic relationships between verbal associations, behavioral considerations, and artmaking—using these approaches to provide meaningful insights into visual forms of expression.
Dr. Elizabeth Warson has served as a principal investigator on over 50 research studies, working with students, programs, and independent research projects. These studies have employed evidence-based models, mixed methods designs, and multiple paradigms of qualitative research (including post-positivist and postmodern approaches). Through her collaborative work with American Indian communities, she has developed expertise in culturally responsive practices, including community-driven and community-based participatory research.
Consultation Services Include:
- Identifying potential funding sources
- Conducting retrospective and prospective qualitative analysis
- Assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements
- Outlining data collection and storage methods
- Identifying and creating aligned methodologies
- Assisting with the presentation of results, interpretation of findings, and developing a dissemination plan
Areas of Expertise:
- Narrative Inquiry
- Ethnography
- Grounded Theory
- Heuristic Inquiry
- Phenomenology
- Case Study
- Community-Based Participatory Research
For more information on funded research projects and program evaluation, please contact Dr. Warson directly.
Arts-Informed Practice Consultation
Consultation services are available for organizations seeking assistance in developing and evaluating arts-informed programs.
Dr. Elizabeth Warson has a longstanding commitment to developing arts therapy programs that meet reimbursement criteria while ensuring therapeutic effectiveness. Her approach includes creating curricula with measurable objectives, evaluating outcomes, and tailoring programs for healthcare, residential, and correctional settings.
In addition, Dr. Elizabeth Warson has presented widely on alternatives to managed care in private practice and on consulting models for therapeutic programs in correctional and residential treatment settings.
Consultation Services Include:
- Developing curricula with measurable objectives and an evaluation plan for reimbursement
- Infusing culturally relevant approaches into existing programs
- Conducting efficacy program evaluations
Areas of Expertise:
- Therapeutic Arts Programs in Healthcare Settings
- Therapeutic Arts Programs in Correctional Settings
- Therapeutic Art Programs in Residential Treatment Facilities
- Therapeutic Arts Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities
- Cultural Competency in Program Design
Please contact Dr. Elizabeth Warson to inquire about consultation fees.
