Pathways Counseling EMDR Basic Training EMDR Training Information & Participant Agreement

Qualifications for Attending:
● A clinical background is necessary for the effective application of
EMDR therapy. Attendance at this training is limited to all levels of
social workers and mental health professionals who have a master’s
degree or higher in the mental health field and are licensed,
registered or certified through a state or national board which
authorizes independent practice. Graduate Student clinicians are
eligible to enroll in the course if they have the approval of their
clinical supervisor, with the understanding that participants'
integration of EMDR Therapy skills into clinical practice is an
essential component of the 10 hours of EMDR Therapy Training
Consultation. Graduate Student clinicians and Associate-level
clinicians must have their current clinical supervisor complete
the “EMDR Supervisor Consent for Training Form” that
acknowledges requirements of training, and forward
to [email protected].
● Students must submit documentation accordingly to
[email protected]:
o Independently licensed clinicians: copy of diploma and license
o Associates: Copy of diploma and license, completed EMDR
Supervisor Consent for Training Form
o Graduate students: Unofficial transcripts, completed EMDR
Supervisor Consent for Training Form
Completion Requirements:
● This is a complete EMDR Therapy Training approved by the EMDR
International Association (EMDRIA). Participants will learn the EMDR
Therapy Approach, the Basic Eight-phase EMDR protocol, the
Adaptive Information Processing Model, and how to incorporate
EMDR into your practice. Participants must attend the full training
(40 hours, all 6 days) and the 10 hours of consultation (5 2-hour
Zoom sessions) to receive a certificate of completion in EMDR
Therapy Training. If make-up consultations are needed at other times
and dates, participants may schedule individual consultation at their
own cost, currently $150/hour. Students must attend on time and
participate actively in training.
Informed Consent Regarding What to Expect:
● This course will consist of didactic presentations, demonstrations,
supervised practicum, and case consultations. Case material
presented is trauma-focused and may be disturbing. The practicum
component will involve participants giving and receiving EMDR
Therapy under small group supervision. The practice is for
educational purposes only and not for personal therapy. During
processing, a targeted memory could link to unexpected, disturbing
material or memories. The processing of targeted memories could
continue after the training, and additional related memories,
emotions, thoughts, body sensations, and dreams may arise. In
such cases, it is the responsibility of the participant to seek and
obtain appropriate assistance. Providing such assistance is not part
of the training, but the participant may request referrals for EMDR
trained therapists or find a qualified EMDR therapist listed
on EMDRIA.org.
● Completion of this experiential training is for clinical purposes only,
for the purpose of applying EMDR Therapy for clinical practice. This
training does not qualify participants to train others in EMDR therapy.
Attempts to train others in EMDR Therapy without meeting the
standards as defined by the EMDR International Association would
represent a violation of professional conduct and ethics.
● All participants must have a current psychotherapy caseload
with several clients suitable for EMDR therapy procedures.
Those without suitable clients must make alternate arrangements
such as offering pro bono services. This program is not intended for
managers and researchers who do not carry an active
psychotherapy caseload.
● Participants who are disruptive to the training will be given one
warning by Ms. Reed and will be dismissed without refund if there is
a recurrence. You are expected to maintain a spirit of cooperation
and mutual support for all in the training. Splitting and
conflict-generating behavior will not be tolerated. You agree that
Ms. Susan Reed LCSW-S has the right to dismiss anyone who is
disruptive from the training at any time without refund.
Confidentiality Agreement
● All personal information regarding trainees will be kept confidential. It
is important that confidentiality is honored and maintained to support
an open and safe learning environment.
Format of the Class
● The 40 hours of classroom training consists of 20 hours of didactic
training, and 20 hours of practicum training. During the practicum
sessions, you will be in breakout groups or 2-3 trainee clinicians, and
the practicum consultant will frequently join your group to observe
your progress and assist as indicated. You will be provided with as
much personal attention as can be made.
Class Hours
● All trainings hours are in Central Standard Time (CST), unless
otherwise noted:
● Day 1: 8:30 am – 5 pm
● Day 2: 8:30 am – 5 pm
● Day 3: 8:30 am – 4 pm
● Each day there will be two 15-minute breaks and one hour for
lunch
Consultation
● Trainees are required to complete 10 consultation hours.
Between the two halves of training, you will attend 10 hours of
consultation as part of Basic EMDR Training. Five 2-hour
consultation sessions are held on Zoom. The schedule is
provided prior to the start of class. A sixth 2-hour consultation
is offered for make-up or additional enrichment via
consultation. This consultation time is when you are sharing
about EMDR cases, all 8-Phases and 3-Prongs, including Case
Conceptualization and Target Sequencing.
● For consultation sessions, participants are required: 1) to
prepare a written summary about their actual clinical use of
specific procedures; 2) and to complete and discuss structured
self-evaluation about their actual clinical experiences.
Participants are expected to participate actively and to work
diligently.
● Before consultation, please customize your Name as it appears
on your Zoom account, so that you are using your full, first and
last name. This will help properly identify you.
TRAINING FEES:
● Fees cover participation in both 3-day training components (6
days/40 hours), as well as the required 10 hours of group
consultation. This fee does not include the required text for the
course which can be purchased through Amazon or other
booksellers (link below).
● Training fees are refundable 30 days prior to the start of training,
minus a $100 administration fee. In certain circumstances
(determined by Pathways Counseling), cancellations or transfer
requests to a later class may be issued after the 30-day window for
medical emergencies defined as serious illness, injury or death to
you or an immediate family member.
● Cost: $1595 (fully licensed)/ $1390 (pre-licensure, non-profit). Early
bird rates offered 3 weeks prior to class.
REQUIRED READING:
Shapiro, Francine (2017). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR) Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, 3
rd Edition
Go With That Magazine Fall 2020, Volume 25, Issue 3 [EMDR & Racial
Trauma]
CLICK HERE: GO WITH ME MAGAZINE
Guidelines for Virtual EMDR Therapy
CLICK HERE: VIRTUAL EMDR THERAPY
ADA--EQUAL ACCESS:
Pathways Counseling does not discriminate and works to ensure equal
opportunity for persons needing accommodations. The primary training
facility has an all weather walkway, one step-up onto a wooden walkway,
and two steps up onto the porch. Doors allow for wheelchair access, but
the bathroom will need additional accommodations for hand washing.
Please let Pathways Counseling know if mobility limitations are present so
supports may be put into place or reasonable accommodations made.
If you are disabled or have special needs, inform Susan Reed/Pathways
Counseling at the time you submit your application so that review and
discussion of needs for accommodations may be made.
Grievance Process
Pathways Counseling and Susan Reed LCSW-S seeks to engage inclusion
of all persons and to honor the dignity of all persons. If there is a breech,
we all benefit when an issue can be brought to light and repaired.
If you have a complaint or grievance about the course or instructor(s)
please contact Susan Reed MSSW, LCSW-S either via text, email, or in
person so that the issue can be addressed and rectified.
Completion Timeframe
Participants who begin the EMDR training must complete the entire
training within 12 months from their initial start date. This includes all
consultation hours. Classes are set up so that each Cohort completes
training within approximately 3 months.
A Certificate of Completion of EMDRIA approved training in EMDR therapy
will be issued to all participants who satisfactorily complete the entire
training, including the pre-tests and post-tests and the assigned readings,
and demonstrate through group discussion, practice exercises and
consultation, an understanding of the EMDR Therapy treatment approach.