General principles and issues for excellence in practice
• Fidelity to the model
• Advanced training in EMDR
• Consultation and no-fee study groups
EMDRIA – www.emdria.org
• Professional association
• Membership directory
• Annual conference and specialty workshops
• Journal of EMDR Practice and Research and newsletter
• Special interest internet discussion groups (SIGs)
• Regional network meetings
• Standards and training
• Francine Shapiro Library – emdria.omeka.net
• EMDR Research Foundation
• Certification requiring consultation BEYOND Basic Training consultation
Scope of practice – within competency level and licensure
Standards of practice for profession
• You may ethically market yourself as trained in EMDR or any version of that
Consultation for Completion of Basic Training
For virtual trainings, EMDRIA requires completion of the 10 hours of consultation within nine months of the first day of training.
For in-person trainings, EMDRIA requires completion of the 10 hours of consultation within two years from the first day of training.
10 hours of group consultation are required for completion of the basic training are included in the course fee
Group format requires 15 minutes per participant, e.g., 4 people/hr, 6/1.5hr, 8/2 hr
Individual consultation is available for an additional fee
You will receive an invitation to sign up on a Doodle calendar for consultation. This calendar generally shows options for one month at a time.
Conference call number is (712) 775-7035 & the participant access code is 830097#
24 hour cancellation policy for scheduled consultations – please note it on Doodle
No shows will be deducted from your pre-paid consultation, requiring you to pay for make-up time out-of-pocket
No Certificates of Completion will be issued until all outstanding balances have been paid
Consultation hours are intended to enhance the trainee’s understanding and application of EMDR
Consultation addresses, but is not limited to, the following content
Use of EMDR within a structured treatment plan
Application of the standard EMDR procedural steps
Case conceptualization, treatment planning and target selection
Client readiness including inclusion, exclusion and cautionary criteria for EMDR reprocessing
Client safety and effective outcomes using the standard EMDR procedural steps
Integration of EMDR into their existing clinical setting or in an alternate clinical setting
Specific application of skills
Consultation is about real cases, not experiences that occur in practicum
Intended to assist the clinician in developing and creatively integrating EMDR therapy skills into their other skills in a way that amplifies clinical effectiveness and efficiency
Certificate of Completion does NOT mean you are certified in EMDR
Consultation and basic training must be completed within two years of initial training date.
Certification
Once you have received a Certificate of Completion of Basic Training, you may begin the certification process