Certification Group

“Our clients place their lives and their psyches (from the Greek word for “soul”) in our care. Only our highest integrity, our most educated level of skill and our most profound compassion should answer their need.” – Dr. Francine Shapiro

This group is for clinicians who have completed the 10 hours of the EMDRIA Basic Training requirement.  Consultation towards the completion of part of the requirement for the 20 hours of EMDRIA Certified Therapist in EMDR designation [at least 10 individual + 10 group for a total of 20 total hours]. Focus is on the development of mastery of EMDR Therapy procedures, and protocols and principles across the eight phases and three prongs. Group instruction and individual case analysis is centered on increasing sophistication and dexterity in addressing a myriad of complex clinical challenges and presentations. Clinicians will be evaluated on competence in the Standard Protocol according to the requirements of EMDRIA Certification. Interventions for in-depth, specialized EMDR therapy for work with dissociative disorders will not be covered in this group series. See: Advanced Concepts in EMDR Group or Advanced Concepts Individual Consultation for more extensive focus on working with dissociative disorders. Certification in EMDR:
  • Who is eligible for Certification Mental health clinicians are eligible to become EMDR Certified Therapists through EMDRIA if: they have an advanced degree from an accredited college or university and are fully licensed in their mental health professional field for independent practice. They must have two years of experience (minimum) in that field. EMDRIA requirements:
    • Completion of an EMDRIA Approved training program in EMDR therapy
    • A minimum of 50 clinical sessions in which EMDR was utilized
    • 20 hours of consultation in EMDR by an Approved Consultant.
      • 10 hours can be done in group format
      • 10 hours must be individual consultation
    EMDR Certified Therapists must complete 12 hours of continuing education in EMDR every two years to maintain Certification.

Hourly individual rate $130. Hourly group rate - $50.
Combination Consultation Packages- the affordable option:
  • 10 group hrs. ($500)
  • 10 group hrs + 5 individual hrs ($1100)
  • 10 group hrs + 10 individual hours ($1350)
  • Groups may be paid in full or with %50 in advance +  %50 by the final meeting
2023-2024 Group Times
  • Full - registration closed Thu Certification Group  10-12:30 ET (10 hours) Thu Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Nov 30
  • Full - registration closed Wed Certification Group  11-1:00 ET Wed Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6, Jan 3
  • Full - registration closed Wed Certification Group  3-5:30 ET Wed Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6, 

Hourly individual rate $130. Hourly group rate - $50.
Combination Consultation Packages- the affordable option:
  • 10 group hrs. ($500)
  • 10 group hrs + 5 individual hrs ($1100)
  • 10 group hrs + 10 individual hours ($1350)
  • Groups may be paid in full or with %50 in advance +  %50 by the final meeting
Registration requires that commitment and payment is made for all meetings in the entire series (even if missing sessions). Payment is requested to be made in a deposit of %50 of total cost upon the first meeting with the remainder paid by the last meeting. Switching to other groups to make up time for absences is not an option.
 

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