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Dr Sara Gilman, co-founder of Coherence Associates, is an accomplished author, renowned speaker and EMDR therapist. With over 35 years of experience in marriage and family therapy, she helps people thrive through difficult life experiences. As a former firefighter/EMT, Dr Gilman is passionate about supporting first responders and is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management. She also excels at working with athletes, performers and business professionals, enhancing peak performance and mental toughness. Dr Gilman is a published author in several book chapters and a research paper on using EMDR in a Drug Court setting.

Education
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Sports PsychologyCalifornia Southern University2017
Master of Science (MS), PsychologyCalifornia State University Fullerton1983
4 Honors and Awards
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress2023
Fellowship Status for Work with First Responders
California Southern University2017
Award for Dissertation on First Responder Stress
Courses featuring Sara Gilman
EMDR for First RespondersSale

EMDR for First Responders

Through her boots-on-the-ground approach, Dr. Gilman, a former firefighter, demonstrates how the healing power of EMDR Therapy can enable First Responders to heal from the years of stress pile-up and build resilience over time. Learn how to implement EMDR Therapy to heal trauma and build resilience with this unique population.

EMDR for Complex TraumaSale

EMDR for Complex Trauma

Join Deborah Korn and world-leading EMDR experts as they take you on an in-depth and compassionate journey into working with complex trauma, and its potential life long impact on human functioning and relationships. This course will teach you specific techniques and interventions that elegantly combine with the EMDR protocol to help your clients overcome issues and suffering.

EMDR for Kids and TeensSale

EMDR for Kids and Teens

This fun and engaging course teaches important and developmentally appropriate skills for integrating the 8 phases of EMDR into child and adolescent therapy. Learn creative and compelling EMDR tools designed to support the unique needs and complex issues children, teens and their families face today.

EMDR for Attachment InjuriesSale

EMDR for Attachment Injuries

Attachment injury leads to life long deep wounds, self-defeating behaviors and can cause problems in relationships. Learn how to bring down barriers to treatment and effect change through powerful interventions and emotionally healing experiences underpinned by the EMDR protocol.

EMDR for Complicated GriefSale

EMDR for Complicated Grief

Support clients through grief, mourning, and traumatic loss using EMDR. This advanced course features expert instruction from Dr. Roger Solomon, internationally recognized EMDR trainer and grief specialist, along with in-depth demonstrations and practical strategies for applying the 8 phases of EMDR to help clients process loss, resolve stuck points, and reconnect with life.