In order to be a trainer, a therapist must be approved by EMDRIA as a Basic Training Provider. Each trainer’s manual has been approved with preset specifications according to EMDRIA requirements. The Basic Training has been accredited for 40 CEU’s.
How we differ is in format, length and price.
As a single provider, I am allowed to train a max of 10 students at a time. In some locations, there may be more than one trainer on site allowing for more participants.
I decided on a 5 day format rather than over 2 weekends. I have found this better equips the therapist and improves success in the early stages of using EMDR. It’s important to fully discuss and practice the process and techniques in great depth. This helps to build the therapist’s confidence and comfort level in facilitating the treatment process with the client.
I have kept the fee within the standard rate, and included the ten hours of group consultation for no addition cost. To complete the training, one must complete the ten hours of group consultation. This ensures all students will have the opportunity to totally complete the training requirements. The consultation group meets every other week after the workshop via internet conferencing to go over case studies and answer any questions. This makes it convenient and speeds up the completion process. After the required 10 hours of group consultation your certificate of completion is mailed to you. For those that wish to a certified EMDR Therapist an additional 20 hours of consultation is required with completing 50-75 EMDR sessions with at least 25 clients. As a consultant, I can further assist with that process via web conferencing or by phone. I am always just a phone call away to answer any of my students’ questions.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
