EMDR Consultation

What the Consultee can expect of Consultant:

1. EMDRIA currently requires a minimum of 20 hours of consultation (at least 10 hours must be individual consultation) to apply for EMDRIA Certification. As an approved Consultant-in-Training (CIT) I can provide up to 15 hours of consultation toward EMDRA Certification. I require work samples of all 8 Phases and 3 Prongs of the standard EMDR therapy, and evidence of correcting any concerns prior to writing a recommendation letter for EMDRIA Certification. If you use more than one Approved Consultant in your journey toward EMDRIA Certification, I require a minimum of 3 hours of individual consultation prior to writing a recommendation letter for you to submit for EMDRIA Certification.

2. I encourage you to seek consultation from other consultants if they have a specialty area which fits your needs. Please notify me if additional consultants are utilized for hours towards EMDRIA Certification. The guidance provided to you will be enhanced if you grant both consultants permission to speak to each other.

3. I will document and track our time spent in consultation. I will retain documentation of our consultation together for a five year period from the date our work together concludes. I will write a letter of recommendation or written verification if you have acquired the skills and knowledge base to be Certified and demonstrate this. If the skills and knowledge have not been demonstrated, I can provide written documentation of the time spent in consultation, the skills and knowledge acquired and the areas still needing improvement. We will discuss issues as they arise especially if you are having difficulty.

4. I will keep abreast of current trends and changes happening with EMDR and trauma treatment. I will provide consultees with new information and accommodate your needs as long as it stays within the scope of my knowledge. I will refer to other consultants if your needs are beyond my scope.

5. We will schedule our individual appointments as schedules permit. Suggested frequency is at least 1 hour per month.

6. I will make efforts to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Any concerns about this, when shared with me, will be addressed with you in private.

What is expected of Consultee

1. You are expected to come prepared to present case material, complete with notes on that case.

2. Do not include any information that will identify the case you are presenting on materials you share with me.

3. You are expected to practice within the ethical guidelines of both your license and professional associations. EMDRIA states that if there is no professional association, then the APA’s code of ethics will be the standard for all EMDRIA members. It is your responsibility to stay current on both the laws and ethics applicable to them.

For EMDRIA Certification

• Examples of your clinical work are essential to the consultation process. You will need to come prepared with near verbatim transcripts or (if you prefer) video or audio recordings of your client sessions. You will need to obtain the necessary releases from clients. The verbatim/video/audio must include your words and interventions.

• You will need to demonstrate proficiency and fidelity to the standard EMDR therapy and also an awareness of situations in which modifications to standard EMDR therapy are necessary in order to safely and effectively treat the client. This may include reading and training outside of consultation.

Consultation vs Supervision

Consultation is not supervision. Consultation focuses on mastery of standard EMDR therapy and integrating EMDR into your practice. You are responsible for the therapeutic relationship with your clients and competency in the modalities you offer. As a consultant, I do not hold liability for how you practice. If you are seeking consultation toward EMDRIA Certification, I will be evaluating your proficiency and fidelity to the standard EMDR therapy and your awareness of situations in which modifications to standard EMDR therapy are necessary in order to safely and effectively treat the client. If you are seeking consultation-of-consultation toward becoming an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I will be evaluating your skills and progress in both knowledge of EMDR therapy terms and protocols, and your abilities as a consultant. Consultation does not substitute for foundational psychotherapy skills. Should concerns in this area become evident, I may require that these concerns be remedied prior to writing a recommendation for Certification.

Individual & Group Consultation Cancellation Policy

If a consultee cannot attend a scheduled consultation meeting, they are required to provide at least 24 hours’ notice. If a consultee fails to provide 24-hours notice, they will forfeit the prepaid fee. If a consultee schedules a consultation meeting and no-shows the meeting, they will forfeit the prepaid fee. If a consultee cancels a scheduled meeting after payment, they may use the prepaid fee toward the scheduling of another meeting to be scheduled within 30 calendar days or may request a refund less a 10% administrative fee. 

Christian is an EMDRIA Consultant In Training, currently working with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant to ensure you receive the best support and guidance possible.