EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training

This training consists of three sections:

Trainees must complete all instructional, practicum, and consultation hours within 12 months of

starting the training to receive a certificate of completion.

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1. Instruction

(20 hours) Participants must be present for all hours. 

 

         I. History and Overview of EMDR

         II. Mechanism of EMDR (How EMDR Works)

        III. Model of EMDR including the AIP Model

        IV. Methodology of EMDR (Facilitating EMDR)

        V. EMDRIA Appendix of additional topics

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       Plus: 

         VI. The neuroscience of EMDR

         VII. Dissociation Assessment and Management

        VIII. Attachment work with EMDR

         IX. Polyvagal Theory

         X. Interventions for complex client sessions

 

    2. Practicum

(20 hours) - Participants must be present for all hours.

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The goal of Practicum is to facilitate the demonstration and practice of the EMDR therapy methodology as outlined in the Shapiro text, and the EMDRIA Definition of EMDR therapy.  

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Participants will practice EMDR techniques in either dyads or triads. Participant practice as clinician is required. Participant practice as clinical recipient “client” is required.  Participant will also serve as “observer” at times.  Practice is required for each phase of EMDR procedure as outlined in the Instructional Section.

 

    3. Consultation (10 Hours) All hours must be completed for certificate as "EMDR Basic Trained"

 

Consultation provides an opportunity for the integration of the theory of EMDR therapy along with the development of EMDR therapy skills. During consultation, trainees receive individualized feedback and instruction in the areas of case conceptualization, client readiness, target selection, treatment planning, and specific application of EMDR skills with clients. Consultation also allows the trainee to develop and integrate EMDR therapy skills creatively into their other skills in a way that enhances clinical efficiency and effectiveness in helping a wider range of clients meet their goals for change.

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    I. Consultation is about real client cases and not experiences that occur in practicum

         A. Behavioral samples of trainees work with actual clients is required. Behavioral samples can

         include video, audio, or verbatim summary.

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    II. Consultation addresses, but is not limited to, the following content:

         A. Use of EMDR therapy within a structured treatment plan

         B. Application of the standard EMDR therapy procedural steps

         C. Case conceptualization and target selection

         D. Client readiness including inclusion, exclusion and cautionary criteria for EMDR therapy

         E. Client safety and effective outcomes using the standard EMDR therapy procedural steps

         F. Integration of EMDR therapy into their existing clinical setting or in an alternate clinical setting

         G. Specific application of skills