EMDR Therapy Training

By registering for this EMDR therapy training, you agree to the following regarding eligibility, fees, attendance, professionalism, cancellation, and informed consent:

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Eligibility 
Per EMDR International Association (EMDRIA):
A) A master’s or doctoral degree in a clinical mental health-related field (e.g., marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, psychology, etc.) is required. Although not a requirement, it is preferred that you are active in clinical practice.
B) Master’s level students may be permitted to take the course if ICM receives a letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
C) Medical professionals (e.g., nurses and physicians) are eligible to take the course if they possess a clinical master’s or doctorate degree and their primary specialty is mental health.
D) Chemical dependency professionals with a master’s or doctoral degree may be eligible to take the course. Pastoral/Christian counselors and art/music/dance therapists may also be eligible if they can show sufficient clinical content on their master’s level transcripts.

• In scenarios B, C, and D, prior approval is required from ICM. Requests and supporting documentation can be sent to beck@instituteforcreativemindfulness.com. Your registration is not complete until approval is granted and payment is received.

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Training Fees
Part I and Part II trainings are $650 per part. You must commit to both Part I and Part II on the dates offered. As of now, this training is only offered once per year and registration is limited to 10 trainees. Your registration is not complete until payment is received. A light breakfast and snacks are provided. Lunch is on your own.    

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Consultation Fees
At the level of EMDR therapy training, trainees must complete 10 hours of consultation with an ICM approved consultant. These hours may be completed individually or in a group. Scheduling and paying for consultation is the responsibility of the trainee. Consultation is not included in the price of training. This allows trainees to select consultants based on area of expertise, geographic location, availability, teleconferencing options, and/or cost. You are welcome to complete consultation with multiple consultants. Click here for full list of ICM Approved Consultants. For an idea of cost, If you chose to complete group consultation with Kara Niccum, the cost is $45 per hour for a total of $450 for all 10 hours.   

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Attendance and Professionalism
To meet EMDRIA standards for EMDR therapy training, you must complete 20 hours of lecture, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of consultation. All lecture and practicum sessions must be attended. Partial attendance is not permitted. Trainees must arrive on time and may not leave early. Trainees are expected to be fully present and to conduct themselves in a professional manner. No alcohol or illicit drug use will be permitted. Staff reserve the right to remove a trainee at any time if trainee creates and unsafe or unprofessional environment at staff’s sole discretion. Part I, Part II, and 10 hours of consultation must be completed before a certificate of EMDR therapy training will be issued. Per EMDRIA standards for in-person training, trainees have 12 months to complete Part I, Part II, and 10 hours of consultation. If misplaced, replacement certificates of completion and verification of CE Credit Hours are available. A $10 per document administrative fee will be assessed.

 

Cancellation 
Training size is limited, and spots generally fill quickly. A 10:1 ratio of participants to trainers is maintained to maximize learning. Payment is required at the time of registration to secure a spot. A wait-list will be available if training is closed.

• If cancelling prior to two weeks before a scheduled event, trainees are entitled to a full refund less a 5% processing fee, or the option to apply the dollar amount paid towards a future training with ICM.

• If cancelling less than two weeks before a scheduled event, trainees are entitled to a 50% refund, or the option to apply the dollar amount paid toward a future training with ICM.

• In the case of inclement weather, should we cancel the training, your registration would simply be moved to our rescheduled date. If the rescheduled date isn’t available for you, we can offer you another date or issue a refund.

• Attendance at the entire training is required per EMDRIA standards. If you terminate your training or need to leave it early for any reason, you are not eligible for a refund. No-shows are not eligible for a refund.​

• Only medically documented reasons or family deaths are considered as an exception to this policy.

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Informed Consent and Confidentiality
During practicum, trainees will be in the role of therapist and client. In the role of client, you will be expected to do a piece of your own authentic clinical work. You are responsible for your own grounding and self-care throughout the training. If you are currently under the care of a mental health care provider, it is recommended that you alert them to your participation in this training. You acknowledge you are taking part in this training and practicum at your own risk. If a concern arises, you agree to alert staff right away. Most trainees are new to EMDR, therefore a collegial atmosphere that is as safe as possible for everyone is encouraged. In this training setting, confidentiality does not rise to the level present in the therapist-client relationship, but you are expected to respect the confidentiality of trainees.  

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CE Credit Hours

CE Credit Hours are available for Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors and Oklahoma Licensed Marital and Family Therapists. ICM is an approved training provider for EMDRIA, APA, NBCC, and ASWB. Click here for more information on ICM CE approvals.  

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