Why choose a Certified EMDR practitioner?
The training in EMDR consists of Level I which is a 14-hour training and Level II which is an additional 14-hour training. Therefore, most therapists providing EMDR therapy have received either 14 or 28 hours of training. This is a minimal level of training. Most of these therapists have never had any supervision and limited experience in conducting EMDR. In an effort to provide the public with skilled practitioners of EMDR, the EMDR International Association developed a certification process which consists of, in addition to the basic training, a minimum of 50 EMDR sessions with a minimum of 25 different clients and at least 20 hours of consultation with an EMDRIA-approved consultant. Additionally, there is a requirement of 12 hours of continuing education in advanced techniques of EMDR every 2 years. Certified EMDR Therapists are deeply invested in keeping pace with the rapidly evolving body of knowledge and new techniques in EMDR. In addition, they tend to utilize EMDR regularly and
