EMDR Therapy Basic Training

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

Eligibility 
Licensed Mental Health Professionals

• Mental health professionals must have a master’s degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and must be licensed to practice in their state.

• Advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed in their state.

• Oklahoma LADC/MH are eligible as this license allows for a mental health scope of practice. Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.

Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals

• Pre-licensed mental health professionals must have a master's degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline.

• Pre-licensed mental health professionals must be actively pursuing a mental health license through their state while working under a licensed supervisor.

Graduate Students

• Graduate students must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed the majority of their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. 

• Graduate students must be on a licensure track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician.

• Graduate students will need to submit documentation (graduate transcript, practicum/internship details, and a letter of support from their supervisor which includes the supervisor's license information and number) to emdrwithkara@gmail.com prior to or during the training registration process.

Click here for EMRIA's complete list of eligibility requirements. 

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Training Components
EMDRIA approved EMDR therapy basic training requires the following within a 12 month time frame:

• Part I and Part II trainings (including 20 hours of lecture and 20 hours of practicum)

• 10 hours of supplemental consultation (not included in the price of training)

• Required reading and an open-book learner assessment
   

Training Fees
Part I and Part II trainings are $650 per part, $1,300 total for both parts. 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 30 trainees. Your registration is not complete until payment is received. Purchase of this training can be split into two to three monthly payments. If payments cannot be processed, you will be unenrolled from the course. A light breakfast and snacks are provided. Lunch is on your own.    

Consultation Fees
At the level of EMDR therapy basic training, trainees must complete 10 hours of consultation with an ICM and EMDRIA Approved Consultant or Consultant-in-Training. 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 access to all ICM Consultants, not just a limited number of consultants connected to this training. Trainees may select consultants based on area of expertise, geographic location, availability, teleconferencing options, and/or cost. You are welcome to complete consultation with multiple ICM Approved Consultants or Consultants-in-Training. 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.     

Attendance & Professionalism
To meet EMDRIA standards for EMDR therapy basic training, you must complete 20 hours of lecture and 20 hours of practicum (Part I and Part II trainings). 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. Trainees who observe professionalism concerns with another trainee are expected to notify Kara Niccum or any training staff. Similarly, if training staff observe professionalism concerns, they are expected to consult with Kara Niccum. Staff reserve the right to remove a trainee at any time if trainee creates and unsafe or unprofessional environment at staff’s sole discretion.   

Required Reading
Per EMDRIA, the following items are required reading for EMDR therapy training. 

• Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures, 3rd ed. New York: The Guilford Press. Available for purchase here and from other sellers.    

• Go with That Magazine fall 2020, volume 25, Issue 3, EMDR and Racial Trauma

• Guidelines for Virtual EMDR Therapy (Spring 2020)

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 at capacity.

• 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 Kara Niccum.

• 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 Kara Niccum.

• In the case of inclement weather, should the training be cancelled, your registration would simply be moved to our reschedule 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 illness or family deaths are considered possible exceptions to this policy and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Informed Consent & 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 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.  

CE Credit Hours​

• The Institute for Creative Mindfulness is an EMDRIA approved provider of EMDR therapy basic training (approval#10002). Kara Niccum is an EMDRIA approved basic trainer.  

• Kara Niccum is an approved CE provider through the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists, and Licensed Behavioral Practitioners).

• Kara Niccum is an approved CE provider through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Social Workers (CEP# 20241100).  

• Kara Niccum is an approved CE provider through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (provider# 20240160).

• No ethics, supervision, or alcohol and drug specific CEs included.

• If misplaced, verification of CE credit hours and replacement certificates of completion are available. A $10 per document administrative fee will be assessed.
   

Accommodations 
The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are adhered to. If you are in need of any special accommodations that will allow you to attend training, please email emdrwithkara@gmail.com with any requests 30 days before the scheduled training. If, during the training, a need for an accommodation arises, you are expected to contact Kara Niccum immediately to discuss the best possible solution.