“As I heard Diana Fosha eloquently lay out the theoretical basis of AEDP seamlessly integrating the clinical and research literature on attachment with affective neuroscience, and then witnessed its immediate positive impact on the many clients we saw on videotape, and then had the opportunity to safely practice some of the new learning with fellow [Immersion] participants, I still vividly recall the feeling of “coming home” and the recognition that AEDP would henceforth ground my clinical work, my teaching, and my personal exploration.”
~ Steve Kanofsky, PhD Professor Emeritus, The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
Immersion is your first step toward AEDP Certification
AEDP™ Immersion is required for certification and is the recommended first course for licensed therapists who are seeking to learn more about AEDP method of Psychotherapy, whether or not they intend to become Certified.
Who Immersion is for:
This Course is Designed For Licensed Mental Health Providers including Counselors, Doctors, Nurses, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, other Behavioral Health Therapists and related professionals. If you have a question about the relevance of this course for you and/or your eligibility for this course please contact admin@aedpinstitute.org with your credentials before registering. For information about whether this course offers Continuing Education credits for your license, see each course page.
AEDP™: An Evidence Supported Practice
AEDP has empirical support for its effectiveness for a variety of psychological issues and problems. AEDP has been demonstrated for a variety of psychological issues including depression, general psychological distress, interpersonal problems, negative thoughts, and emotion dysregulation. It enhances positive psychological functioning such as self-esteem, self-compassion, and wellbeing.
Learn more about the AEDP Immersion course here.
Upcoming Immersion Courses
Immersion courses often sell out. Consider registering far in advance if there is a specific course you prefer. More Live Online Immersion courses being announced soon.
Live Online: Immersion March, 2023 (Sold Out)
Presented by: AEDP Founder and Director, Diana Fosha, PhD and Guest Presenters
Designed for: All Levels
CE’s / AEDP Certification Credit: 34 CE | Required for AEDP Certification
LIVE ONLINE: Thursday – Monday | March 9-13, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern Time USA
Learn more This course is sold out! It’s possible that spots will open up so please email Marilia at admin@aedpinstitute.org to be added to the wait list. Thank you!
Live Online: Immersion May, 2023
Presented by: Jerry Lamagna, LCSW
Guest Presenters: Nicky Cameron, LCSW, H. Jacquie Perman, PhD
Designed for: All Levels
CE’s / AEDP Certification Credit: 34 CE | Required for AEDP Certification
LIVE ONLINE: Week One: Tuesday – Friday May 9 – 12 | Week Two: Friday – Monday May 19 – 22
11:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern Time USA
Learn more and Register
Live Online: Immersion July, 2023
Presented by: AEDP Founder and Director, Diana Fosha, PhD and Guest Presenters
Designed for: All Levels
CE’s / AEDP Certification Credit: 34 CE | Required for AEDP Certification
LIVE ONLINE: Thursday – Monday | July 27 – 31, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern Time USA
Learn more and Register
Save the Date! Registration opens soon!
Live Online: Immersion September, 2023
Presented by: Jerry Lamagna, LCSW and Guest Presenters
Designed for: All Levels
CE’s / AEDP Certification Credit: 34 CE | Required for AEDP Certification
LIVE ONLINE: Tuesday – Friday| September 19 – 22 + September 26 – 29, 2023
11:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern Time USA
Registration opens soon!
Live Online: Immersion December, 2023
Presented by: Jerry Lamagna, LCSW and Guest Presenters
Designed for: All Levels
CE’s / AEDP Certification Credit: 34 CE | Required for AEDP Certification
LIVE ONLINE: Friday – Monday | December 1 – 4 + December 8-11, 2023
11:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern Time USA
Registration opens soon!
Read what other clinicians have to say about Jerry Lamagna’s Immersion:
“I particularly appreciate the clarity and passion with which Jerry teaches the AEDP model.”
“Jerry struck a great balance between eliciting participants’ existing strengths, knowledge base, and felt sense and sharing the theory and practice of AEDP in a clear and operable way.”
“I appreciate how knowledgeable Jerry is and how that knowledge was shared in a humble, warm, clear, authentic manner.”
“Jerry is an extremely skilled AEDP clinician . . . it was a great balance of course content, watching the videos, and processing the experience. I felt supported and inspired.”
“The video tapes were brilliant.”
“Clinical work was beautifully illustrative.”
“I loved seeing his sessions and hearing his own commentary on what he did and why.”
“I was amazed at the difference I saw within myself and in my own sessions with clients right away when applying the skills that Jerry taught.”
“I loved how he made it clear that AEDP is customizable to our own way of doing therapy.”
“Phenomenal training, thank you!”
Closed for registration … now in progress
There are no Immersions in progress.
Past AEDP Immersion Courses
Live Online: Immersion January, 2023
Presented by: Diana Fosha, PhD and Guest Presenters Ben Medley, LCSW, Peter Muhwati, CSW, James Santos and Judy Silvan, LCSW
Live Online: Immersion December, 2022
Presented by: Jerry Lamagna, LCSW and Guest Presenters Ben Medley, LCSW and Nicky Cameron, LCSW-QS, CBHCMS
Live Online: Immersion September, 2022
Presented by: Jerry Lamagna, LCSW and Guest Presenters Dina Miqdadi, DPsych and H. Jacquie Ye-Perman, PhD
Live Online: Immersion July 2022
Presented by: Diana Fosha, PhD and Guest Presenters Sigal Bahat, MA, Peter Muhwati, CSW, Sonya Parker, LCSW, Yuko Parris, LMHC and Heloise (Lois) Ridley, LPC
Live Online: Immersion June 2022
Presented by: Jerry Lamagna, LCSW and Guest Presenters Ben Medley LCSW, Dina Miqdadi, DPsych and H. Jacquie Ye-Perman, PhD
Live Online: Immersion May 2022
Presented by: Diana Fosha, PhD and Guest Presenters, Benjamin Lipton, LCSW, Ben Medley, LCSW, Peter Muhwati, CSW, Yuko Parris, LMHC
Live Online: Immersion, October 2021
Live Online: Immersion, August 2021
Live Online: International Immersion, June 2021
Live Online: Immersion, March 2021
Live Online: Immersion, January 2021
Live Online: Intercontinental Immersion, January 2021
AEDP Immersion Fall October 2020 Online: (formerly Toronto, ON, Canada)
AEDP Immersion Online August/September 2020, Co-sponsored by AEDP Australia
AEDP Immersion Summer 2020: “New York City”
AEDP Immersion Online, June 2020: Live and Highly Interactive
AEDP Immersion Spring 2020: Vancouver, BC, Canada
AEDP Immersion Winter 2020: London, UK (cosponsored by PESI UK)
AEDP Immersion Winter 2020: Los Angeles, CA USA
AEDP Immersion Fall 2019: Denver, CO USA
AEDP Immersion Summer 2019: New York, NY USA
AEDP Immersion Winter 2019: Clearwater, Florida USA
- AEDP Immersion London, England 2018
- AEDP Immersion Fall 2018: Boston, MA
- AEDP Immersion Course San Diego, CA 2018
- AEDP Immersion Course 2017 – Vancouver, BC
- AEDP Immersion Course • 2016 • Herzliya, Israel
- Immersion Course • 2016 • Rome, Italy
- Immersion Course • 2016 • New York City
- Immersion Course • 2016 • Durham, North Carolina
- Advanced Immersion Course • 2015 • Hong Kong
- Immersion Course • 2015 • Shanghai, China
- Immersion Course • 2015 • Europe
- Immersion Course • 2015 • West Coast
- Immersion Course • 2015 • East Coast
- Immersion Course • 2014 • Vancouver
- Immersion Course • 2013 • East Coast
- Immersion Course • 2013 • West Coast