EMDR Training FAQs
What do I need to get started?
As part of EMDRIA’s required reading and as your reference to EMDR’s standard protocols and procedures, read:
- Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures (3rd ed.). New York: Guildford Press. Available on Amazon
- Go With That Magazine Fall 2020, Volume 25, Issue 3 (EMDR & Racial Trauma)
- EMDRIA Definition of EMDR (Required supplemental reading)
- Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, Vol. 13, Issue 4 (Required supplemental reading)
For a current list of EMDR-related research citations from the EMDR Foundation, click here.
Is my trainer an EMDRIA approved Trainer?
Yes, both Carrie & Jaimie are Approved EMDRIA Trainers and partner with the Advance Training Institute for training materials and content. Visit the EMDRIA Website.
What are your COVID-19 protocols for in-person trainings?
We follow CDC, state, and city guidelines as well as the protocols of the training venue. Currently, the CDC guidelines recommend knowing the COVID-19 Community Level where you live.
COVID-19 Community Levels help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data.
Please monitor for symptoms before training:
- Runny nose/nasal congestion
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Difficulty breathing
- Cough
- Unusual fatigue
- Fever above 100.0°F
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
If you suspect you have COVID-19, contact our registration specialist, Sarah Visvardis at [email protected] to reschedule or receive a refund.
How do I know if I qualify for the non-profit fee?
You qualify if you are a licensed mental health professional or under clinical supervision to practice individual psychotherapy and fit one of the following categories:
- Community mental health agency
- VA settings
- Active-duty military
- Veterans (thank you for your service!)
- 2nd-year Master’s level or above interns in a behavioral health science
What is included in your EMDR Training course?
- Training materials (included in your registration fee)
- 20 hours of didactic (lecture) – in-class learning (in-person or virtual)
- 20 hours of experiential practice – in-class learning (in-person or virtual)
- 10 hours of group consultation – outside the classroom
- Cost of your 40 American Psychological Association (APA) credit fees
Do you provide Continuing Education Credit for your course?
Hope Enrichment Center is approved by NBCC to provide continuing education (ACEP #7068). This course meets the qualifications for 40 hours of continuing education credits for LPCs as required by the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Contact your licensing board to confirm they recognize NBCC CEUs. Contact us for APA or NASW credit inquiries.
Full attendance is required for CE credit. No partial credit is awarded.
Do you provide lunch at the trainings?
We do not provide lunch. However, we do offer continental breakfast, snacks, bottled water, tea, and coffee.
Do you provide hotel/lodging group rates?
We do not provide hotel group rates but can recommend nearby lodging around Hope Enrichment Center locations.
Is there a dress code for the trainings?
We recommend comfortable, business casual clothing with layers to adjust for your preferred temperature.
What is the daily schedule and itinerary?
Trainings begin at 8:30 AM and end at 5:00 PM each day. Lunch break is from 12 PM – 1 PM. Other breaks are provided throughout the day.
Do you offer a refresher course?
Yes. We offer an EMDR Refresher Course during even years and several advanced training courses throughout the year.
Do I start consultation at the EMDR training?
No. Consultation meetings take place between and after the second half of basic training, typically via Zoom on Monday evenings at 5 PM or Tuesday mornings at 8 AM.
Will I be certified after completing the EMDR training course?
No. After completing this training, you will be considered an EMDR Trained Clinician. Certification requires meeting additional criteria beyond basic training.
Do I have to be certified to practice EMDR?
No, certification is not required to practice EMDR Therapy.