All Applicants must confirm their eligibility prior to registration and payment. If an Applicant is found to be ineligible after registration and payment is provided, the Applicant’s seat and registration will be automatically canceled due to ineligibility, and the Applicant will be refunded their registration payment, minus a non-refundable and non-transferrable $100 Administrative Fee. 

EMDR Training Requirements and Eligibility: These requirements outline the minimum eligibility requirements to take an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training. Please follow up directly with the EMDRIA Approved Training Provider to inquire about additional eligibility criteria that they may require.

Licensed Mental Health Professionals

• Qualifying medical doctors must be licensed to practice in their state or province.

• Qualifying advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed to practice through their state board or province.

• Qualifying Mental Health Clinicians 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 be licensed to practice through their state board or province.

• 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

• These are clinicians who are actively pursuing a mental health license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor. Some of these license types include associate, intern, limited, provisional, temporary and pre-license.

• Qualifying pre-licensed mental health clinicians 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 actively pursuing a full license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor.

• 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.

Graduate Students

• Qualifying 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 their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. First year graduate students are not eligible. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician.

• Graduate students who would like to take an EMDR Training will need to submit certain documentation (graduate transcript, practicum or internship details, and a letter from their supervisor which includes the supervisor's license information and number) in order to verify their eligibility. Students do not need to provide EMDRIA with any documentation unless specifically asked to do so by EMDRIA staff. Any documentation that needs to be submitted would go directly to the training provider either prior to or during the training registration process.

IMPORTANT: The “Required Supervisor Approval Letter” must be sent directly to Sandrabstanfordcounseling@gmail.com to complete the registration, and it must come directly from the supervisor’s work email account. Forwarded or attached emails cannot be accepted.

Please be sure to provide the specific training information (locations, dates, etc.) as noted above to ensure that the email meets compliance requirements. The terms and conditions of the template cannot be altered and must be accepted as is by the supervisor and registrant.

Please email sandrabstanfordcounseling@gmail.com (Trainer) for any questions regarding eligibility prior to registration and payment.

Supervisor Eligibility Requirements

The therapist’s direct Supervisor must meet all three of the following criteria to be eligible to provide the “Required Supervisor Approval Letter” for a therapist to participate in EMDR Training:

Supervisor must currently be fully state licensed through their state or government credentialing board in one of the following fields:

Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Psychologist (LP)

Licensed Psychiatrist

Licensed Psychiatric Nursing

Supervisor must have already completed a Masters Level or Doctorate Level Graduate Program (examples MSW, MFT, PsyD) within the mental health field: Social Work, Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology.

If supervisor is a Licensed Psychiatrist and/or s Medical Doctor (M.D.), the supervisor must also be both of the following:

• Must have specialist training in Psychiatry

• Must be licensed through their state as a Licensed Psychiatrist

 If supervisor is a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse and/or a Registered Nurses, the supervisor must also be both of the following:

• Must have completed a Masters Level Degree in Psychiatric Nursing

• Must be currently licensed and/or registered through their state or government nursing board as a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse

The supervisor must work at the same agency as the applicant.

For supervisors that do not meet both of the criteria above, please contact Central Florida EMDR Training for assistance with verifying whether the eligibility requirements can be satisfied.

Additional Questions? Please visit : https://www.emdria.org/training-faqs/

Taken from: https://www.emdria.org/eligibility-requirements-for-emdr-training/

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR)

5 Day In Person Training and 10 Consultation Calls

EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Shapiro and Forrest (2016) share that more than 7 million people have been treated successfully by 110,000 therapists in 130 countries since 2016.

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs/Dept. of Defense, The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and the World Health Organization among many other national and international organizations recognize EMDR therapy as an effective treatment. More specific information on treatment guidelines can be found on our EMDR Treatment Guidelines page.

Required Reading

Shapiro, Francine. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. New York: Guilford Press.  (Book is not included in the cost of training.)

"Go with That" magazine, Fall 2020, Volume 25, Issue 3 [EMDR & Racial Trauma].

Guidelines for Virtual EMDR Therapy (Spring 2020).

Learner Assessment

As part of this training, you are required to answer "learner assessment" questions. While there is no specific passing grade or requirement, it is important to respond to each question to the best of your ability. This assessment will likely enhance your understanding of key areas and help identify areas of competence as well as the need for additional support.

If you have any further questions or need additional clarification regarding the learner assessment questions, please feel free to ask.

EMDRIA Training Survey

You are invited to take EMDRIA's survey regarding your training experience. This is a general survey about EMDR basic training and will allow you to provide direct feedback to EMDRIA. Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EMDRiatrainingsurvey to access the survey.

Basic Training Evaluations

Upon completion of the instructional portion of this training, you will be required to complete an evaluation regarding your experience. This evaluation will cover aspects such as the quality of instruction, knowledge and expertise of trainers, effectiveness of the assisting faculty, usefulness of the training, and fulfillment of educational objectives. Your feedback will be valuable in adjusting and improving the overall training experience for future trainees.

References

Maxfield, L. (2019). A clinician’s guide to the efficacy of EMDR therapy. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research [Editorial], 13(4), 239-246. Open access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.4.239

Shapiro, F., & Forrest, M. S. (2016). EMDR: The breakthrough therapy for overcoming anxiety, stress, and trauma. Hachette UK

Van der Kolk, B.A., Spinazzola, J., Blaustein, M.E., Hopper, J.W., Hopper, E.K., Korn, D. L., & Simpson, W.B. (2007). A randomized clinical trial of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), fluoxetine, and pill placebo in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: treatment effects and long-term maintenance. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 68(1), 37-46.

https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

Training Presented by Central Florida EMDR Training

EMDRIA Provider #19011-04

Sandra B Stanford, LMHC, MH13286

EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainee

Credits: You will receive 40 CEUs

1051 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780

EMDRIA

Central Florida EMDR Training is an EMDRIA-approved provider of EMDR Training – (Sandra B Stanford is an EMDRIA-approved trainer). Central Florida EMDR Training maintains responsibility for this program, and its content in accordance with EMDRIA standards.

By Registering for this Training, You Acknowledge and Agree to the Following:

Attendance: Your presence at the entire training is required at all sessions. No partial credit can be awarded.

Payment: Basic Training Costs

The price does not include ten required consultation sessions scheduled after the training. These sessions will be conducted via Zoom or another online meeting platform by approved Consultants associated with Central Florida EMDR Training. The fee is set and collected by the Consultant.

If you have any further questions or need additional information regarding pricing, please feel free to ask.

Final price quoted on the Registration Page is the full amount due at time of registration and payment, and has already been adjusted for fees, discounts, and seating availability.

The name and email address of the registrant and payee must match the name and email on the credit card bill.

Please make sure all information is accurate prior to finalizing payment.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

All requirements, policies, terms, and conditions for this training apply to all Applicants, Registrants, and Payees.

Applicants may cancel their registration for a refund up to 30 days before the first day of the scheduled training minus a 15%fee. Cancellations between 29 days up to the scheduled start date, the applicant can transfer the fee to a future training (with a 1 year expiration date) or receive a 50% refund of the training fee. This decision is made at the time of the cancellation.

All requests for cancellation must be made and confirmed in writing, and only by the Applicant via the email account used during registration.

There are no refunds on or after the start date of training.

Any Applicant that has not checked in by start time of training will be considered a “No Show,” and the applicant’s seat, registration and credits will be cancelled.

Any Applicant that cannot (or chooses not to) complete the training in its entirety as scheduled will be considered a “No Show,” and the Applicant’s seat, registration and credits will be cancelled.

There are no refunds for “No Shows,” partial attendance, for those that arrive late or leave early, or for those that do not or cannot complete the training in its entirety as scheduled.

Seats, registrations, payments, fees, credits, and hours cannot be transferred to other training courses, or to other persons after registration and payment is received by Central Florida EMDR Training.

If an Applicant is found to be ineligible after registration and payment is provided, the Applicant’s seat and registration will be automatically cancelled, and the Applicant will be refunded their registration payment, minus a non-refundable and non-transferable $100 Administrative Fee. (see Eligibility Requirements above.)

Central Florida EMDR Training reserves the right to request any Participant to leave the training if that Participant is not acting in a professional or ethical manner, and the Participant’s registration in the training will be canceled with no refunds. (see Code of Conduct policies below.)

If the scheduled training is canceled by Central Florida EMDR Training, registrants will be notified, and a full refund will be provided to all registrants.

Central Florida EMDR Training will review any extraordinary circumstances that may impact a therapist’s ability to attend or complete their assigned training on a case-by-case basis. Unless otherwise noted, the existing terms and conditions will apply.

Grievance Policy

Central Florida EMDR Training is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformation with the APA, FPA, and EMDRIA grievance procedures.

During a training event, the trainer responsible for conducting the training has Central Florida EMDR Training’s authority to address any concerns that arise during the actual training.

Every effort will be made to address the concerns during the training, including changing practice partners, addressing staff issues, etc. If the trainer is unable to address the participant’s concerns, the complaints and grievances shall be presented in writing to Sandra B Stanford, LMHC, and Central Florida EMDR Training. Resolution of the concerns will be in the best interest of the participant.

All complaints and grievances are reviewed within 5 working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and emailed to sandrabstanfordcounseling@gmail.com and will be responded to within 10 business days.

Additional Costs

Hotels, Transportation, and Dining

Registrants are responsible for arranging their own travel (accommodation, transportation, dining, etc). The registration fee for this training does not cover the cost of travel. Central Florida EMDR Training is not liable for refunds for travel.

Required Textbook

Participants must provide their own copy of the required textbook:

Shapiro, Francine. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. Guilford Press.

Registration Policy

By registering and providing payment for this training, all applicants agree to all the terms, policies, and conditions of this training.

All therapists participating in this training agree to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner during the training.

Central Florida EMDR Training reserves the right to request any Participant to leave the training if that Participant is not acting in a professional or ethical manner, and the Participant’s registration in the training will be canceled with no refunds. (see Code of Conduct policies below.)

All Applicants must confirm their eligibility prior to registration and payment. If an Applicant is found to be ineligible after registration and payment is provided, the Applicant’s seat and registration will be automatically canceled due to ineligibility, and the Applicant will be refunded their registration payment, minus a non-refundable and non-transferrable 15% Administrative Fee. (see Eligibility Requirements above and Cancellation Policy below.)

Correspondence from Training Organization: Central Florida EMDR Training regularly sends correspondence about the training, including an email confirmation at registration and several emails leading up to each training. The emails presently come from CE-GO once you register and are in the system. Additionally, Central Florida EMDR Training may send out emails from sandrabstanfordcounseling@gmail.com. If you are not receiving these emails, you are required to check your spam folder as correspondence from new organizations often ends up there. Once you receive your first correspondence, please save the email to your address book. If you have not received a confirmation email or other correspondence from the organization within seven days of the event, it is your responsibility to reach out to us by email or phone.

Professionalism: Participants must show up on time and be fully present for each session, acting in a professional manner. Participants will reach out to a faculty member or any assistant if any unexpected problems arise. Staying present for online learning can come with its unique set of challenges, and you agree to take full responsibility for addressing your needs in grounding and self-care during the training. You agree to refrain from all alcohol and illicit drug use during the training and agree to speak with your faculty member or an assistant if you anticipate that your impairment due to prescribed medications might pose a problem during the training. The faculty and staff reserve the right to remove trainees at any time if the trainee creates an unsafe or unprofessional environment for you or for other trainees, or for any other reason, at their sole discretion.

Confidentiality: There is no client relationship or other privilege that would create a duty rising to the level of clinical confidentiality in this training setting; however, you are expected to respect the confidentiality of other trainees in the group, and your trainer will explain the importance of confidentiality. Trainees who observe a problem with another trainee are expected to bring the problem to the lead trainer or other training staff. Similarly, if a staff member observes an issue with professionalism, they reserve the right to discuss that issue with the lead trainer.

Preparedness for Doing Your Own Work: Throughout the training, you will be expected to participate in a working practicum experience in the role of therapist, client, and observer. This means that you will be expected to do a small piece of your own, authentic clinical work. If you are currently in counseling or being treated for a mental health condition, it is recommended that you speak with your provider, alerting them that you are participating in the training. If you have received a major mental health diagnosis (past or present), you acknowledge that you are taking this training and engaging in this practicum at your own risk and agree to alert faculty or training staff before or during the training if any complications arise. You acknowledge that everyone taking part in the practicum experience is new to EMDR therapy and agree to keep the space as safe as possible for all involved. If any problems arise, you agree to address them with faculty or staff members.

Email sandrabstanfordcounseling@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. After registering for this course, you will receive an email from CE-GO which will ask you to complete your registration and give you access to the course portal.

Cultural Sensitivity and Equal Opportunity: EMDRIA and Central Florida EMDR Training creates a supportive and safe environment regardless of an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, or religion. We do not engage in discriminatory behavior or bias.

Accommodations: Central Florida EMDR Training follows the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We ask that if you need any special accommodation that will allow you to take your training with us, please email us with any special requests thirty days before the scheduled training. If, during the training, a need for accommodation arises, you are expected to contact your instructor and/or practicum assistant immediately and we will discuss the best possible solution.

Assumption of Risk: As with all situations, there are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that may arise and cannot be foreseen, which can influence or reduce results. You understand that any mention of suggestions or recommendations during this training is to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on EMDRIA and Central Florida EMDR Training. You acknowledge that there is a rare chance of an unforeseen adverse response or reaction, and you agree to assume all risks.

Consultation: The EMDRIA-required 10 consultation hours are not included in the cost of training and must be scheduled on your own time outside of the hours of the training advertised here. We structure our program so that you can work with any of our approved consultants or consultants in training for your consultation hours to supplement the online training. You have ONE YEAR (12 months) from the time that you begin this training to complete all the requirements, including the 10 hours of supplementary consultation that are required for you to receive your Certificate of Training in EMDR Therapy from Central Florida EMDR Training. Exceptions can be granted only in extreme circumstances (e.g., a humanitarian crisis, illness, or injury).

Certificate of Completion:  Trainees who begin the EMDR basic training must complete the entire training within 12 months from their initial start date. A “Certificate of Completion” from Central Florida EMDR Training will be provided when training requirements are completed.

To receive an EMDR Training “Certificate of Completion,” all training requirements must be completed through Central Florida EMDR Training as a training package through the trainer, or EMDRIA Approved Consultant assigned and approved by Central Florida EMDR Training.

Central Florida EMDR Training must:

• Confirm attendance and completion of EMDR 5 Day Training

• Confirm attendance and completion 10 hours of Group Consultation work.

• “Certificate of Completion” and credit hours will only be provided for full participation and completion of EMDR Training package for which the participant is registered. “Certificate of Completion” and credit hours will not be provided for participants that cancel, partially attend, “No Shows,” or for those that do not complete the entire training package. Additional fees will apply for replacement copies of Certificates.

Please note, an EMDR Training “Certificate of Completion” is not the same as being an EMDRIA Approved “Certified EMDR Therapist.” That requires additional consultations hours, and additional credits from EMDRIA Advanced Training.