EMDR Institute Basic Training gives you the foundational skills to begin using EMDR therapy.
Our Part 1 and Part 2 Basic Trainings are delivered over 3 days, with full involvement of the trainer and facilitators each day, dedicated to teaching and supporting practicums.
Who can apply for EMDR Basic Training?
There is a basic level of qualification and experience that is required to undertake EMDR training. EMDR Association Australia (EMDRAA) sets these standards.
Eligibility requirements must be reviewed by the trainer for all participants registering to attend the trainings to ensure that criteria are met.
See the criteria below as it applies to your discipline to determine if you meet eligibility requirements. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet the eligibility requirements. You may also be able to apply to EMDRAA for exceptional circumstances to train – the application is on the EMDRAA website link here:
Basic Training Overview
Each part is delivered over 3 days, with full involvement of the trainer and facilitators each day, dedicated to teaching and supporting practicums.
EMDR Basic Training is comprised of Parts 1 and 2. These courses can not be completed back to back. Full Basic Trainings includes Part 1 3-day training and later Part 2 3-day training as well as clinical practice, and case consultation components between the courses and again after Part 2.
When this is completed, you will be certified has having completed Basic Training and you will be eligible for full membership of EMDRAA. EMDRAA membership is not a requirement of the EMDR Institute or required to practice EMDR.
Participants who begin the EMDR training must complete the entire training within 24 months from their initial start date, including case consultation. If a package including case consultation is purchased, the case consultation must be used within 6 months of the training.
Trainings can be in person or online – please check the details of different Trainings below.
Format of Basic Training
The training consists of lectures, live and videotaped demonstrations and supervised practice. The EMDR Institute training adheres to the ethical standards of APA, social work, nursing and mental health boards. Confidentiality during training must be adhered to.
Why should I read and understand the cancellation and refund policy?
There are fixed costs when running these courses. We specialise in running small group trainings. EMDRAA and the EMDR Institute require high skilled facilitators to assist the training, based on the number of participants attending as well as other costs per participant. If you withdraw from a training less than 21 days before a training is due to run, these costs still apply and are non-refundable to us. To help us maintain the viability of offering small group trainings and the highest possible standard of training delivery, please ensure you have read and understand the cancellation and refund policy.
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Accessibility
All venues where face to face training is conducted, are chosen with accessibility in mind. Please contact us if you have accessibility needs that you would like to discuss.