AEDP® Immersion Overview

Begin your AEDP journey with Immersion, a foundational training that brings together theory, clinical learning, and experiential practice.
Develop practical AEDP skills, deepen your understanding of the model, and connect with a community of clinicians committed to transformational healing.
Begin Your AEDP Training Journey
AEDP® Immersion is the starting point for clinicians who want to learn the AEDP model and begin developing skills they can bring into their clinical work.
This highly interactive training combines AEDP theory, clinical video demonstrations, experiential learning, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. Participants are introduced to the core principles and interventions of AEDP while developing practical skills they can begin integrating into their clinical work.
Immersion is designed for therapists at all stages of their professional development, whether you are new to AEDP, looking to incorporate AEDP into an existing clinical approach, or planning to continue through the AEDP training and certification pathway.
What to Expect
Immersion provides an in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of AEDP psychotherapy.
Throughout the training, participants will:
- Learn the foundational theory and principles of AEDP
- Observe AEDP in action through clinical video
- Explore core AEDP interventions and therapeutic techniques
- Participate in guided experiential learning and small-group practice
- Develop skills that can be integrated into clinical practice
- Connect with AEDP faculty, Experiential Assistants, and fellow clinicians
The combination of didactic teaching, clinical demonstration, and experiential learning is designed to help participants understand AEDP both conceptually and experientially.
Hallmarks of AEDP® Immersion
Faculty • Experiential Assistants • Clinical Video • Experiential Learning
AEDP training combines rigorous clinical teaching with an emphasis on connection, experiential learning, and the AEDP principle of undoing aloneness.
Experienced AEDP faculty teach the model through didactic instruction and clinical video, while Experiential Assistants support participants during small-group practice and experiential exercises.
Who Should Attend
AEDP Immersion is designed for licensed mental health professionals and other eligible clinicians who want to develop a strong foundation in AEDP psychotherapy.
Immersion is the prerequisite for AEDP® Essential Skills and counts toward the AEDP training and certification pathway. Participants do not need to be pursuing certification to attend.
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Immersion Graduate Benefits
Immersion graduates receive:
- 6 months of complimentary AEDP Institute membership
- A limited-time $300 tuition reduction toward AEDP® Essential Skills
These benefits are designed to support continued learning and connection with the AEDP community.
Upcoming AEDP® Immersion Courses
November 2026

IMMERSION • FOUNDATIONAL
AEDP® Immersion November 2026
Presented by Diana Fosha, PhD
November 18–20 & 22–23, 2026
Wednesday–Friday & Sunday–Monday | No Session Saturday
10:30 AM–7:00 PM ET | Friday, November 20: 10:30 AM–4:00 PM ET
January 2027

IMMERSION • FOUNDATIONAL
AEDP® Immersion January 2027
Presented by Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
January 20–22 & 24–25, 2027
Wednesday–Friday & Sunday–Monday | No Session Saturday
10:30 AM–7:00 PM ET | Final Day: 10:30 AM–4:00 PM ET
What Participants Say About Immersion
Past AEDP® Immersion courses are listed below for reference.
2026
AEDP® Immersion September 2026
Presented by Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
September 16–18 & 20–21, 2026
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AEDP® Immersion 10-Session Series September 2026
Presented by Ben Medley, LCSW
10 Thursdays | September 10–November 19, 2026
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AEDP® Immersion July 2026
Presented by Diana Fosha, PhD
July 15–17 & 19–20, 2026
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AEDP® Immersion April 2026
Presented by Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
April 29–May 4, 2026
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AEDP® Immersion March 2026
Presented by Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
March 4–9, 2026
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AEDP® Immersion January 2026
Presented by Diana Fosha, PhD
January 22–26, 2026
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2025
AEDP® Immersion December 2025
Presented by Diana Fosha, PhD
December 4–8, 2025
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AEDP® Immersion September 2025
Presented by Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
September 5–15, 2025
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AEDP® Immersion July 2025
Presented by Diana Fosha, PhD
July 17–21, 2025
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AEDP® Immersion April 2025
Presented by Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
April 30–May 5, 2025
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AEDP® Immersion March 2025
Presented by Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
March 6–10, 2025
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AEDP® Immersion January 2025
Presented by Diana Fosha, PhD
January 22–27, 2025
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