EMDR CONSULTATION

EMDR Consultation focuses on the mastery and integration of standard EMDR therapy in practice. The consultant values the integrity and independence of the consultee. The consultant and consultee are expected to operate within the ethical standards and scope of practice of their respective professional licenses. 

EMDR consultation is a collaborative relationship between mental health clinicians in which the consultant reviews the consultee’s EMDR client case material and provides feedback to the consultee regarding their use of standard EMDR therapy with clients. The consultation is expected to be consultee-centered which means the focus is on the skills and knowledge of the consultee’s use of standard EMDR therapy with clients. The consultation should be structured in format and consultees are expected to provide examples of their clinical work as part of the consultation process. This may include video recordings, audio recordings, near verbatim transcripts, and/or EMDR case presentation forms. The consultant is expected to review and evaluate the consultee’s work as part of the consultation process.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS SUPERVISION
Expressive Arts Supervision focuses on the mastery and integration of expressive arts therapy in practice. The consultant/supervisor values the integrity and independence of the consultee. The consultant/supervisor and consultee/supervisee are expected to operate within the ethical standards and scope of practice of their respective professional licenses. 

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What the Consultee can expect of Consultant

1. I encourage you to seek consultation from other consultants if they have a specialty area that fits your needs. Please notify me if additional consultants are utilized for hours towards EMDRIA Certification. The guidance provided to you will be enhanced if you grant both consultants permission to speak to each other.

2. I will document and track our time spent in consultation. I will retain documentation of our consultation together for a five-year period from the date our work together concludes. I will write a letter of recommendation or written verification if you have acquired the skills and knowledge base to be Certified and demonstrate this. If the skills and knowledge have not been demonstrated, I can provide written documentation of the time spent in consultation, the skills and knowledge acquired and the areas still needing improvement. We will discuss issues as they arise especially if you are having difficulty.

3. I will keep abreast of current trends and changes happening with EMDR and trauma treatment. I will provide consultees with new information and accommodate your needs as long as it stays within the scope of my knowledge. I will refer you to other consultants if your needs are beyond my scope.

4. We will schedule our individual appointments as schedules permit. The suggested frequency is 2 hours per month.

5. I will make efforts to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Any concerns about this, when shared with me, will be addressed with you in private.

6. I may provide resources in and/or as a follow-up to our consultation.

What is expected of Consultee

1. You are expected to come prepared to present case material, complete with notes on that case.

2. Do not include any information that will identify the case you are presenting on materials you share with me.

3. You are expected to practice within the ethical guidelines of both your license and professional associations. EMDRIA states that if there is no professional association, then the APA’s code of ethics will be the standard for all EMDRIA members. It is your responsibility to stay current on both the laws and ethics applicable to them.

EMDR Basic Training Consultation

• You are not “fully trained” in EMDR until you’ve completed Part 1, Part 2, and your 10 basic training consultation hours. You cannot begin certification hours until you complete these requirements. Basic training consultation hours do not count toward certification.

• The EMDR basic training consultation hours are focused on the implementation and initial application of standard EMDR therapy and the AIP model in working with actual client cases.

• Your training organization dictates how you need to acquire your basic training hours. I’m only able to provide basic training hours for the Institute of Creative Mindfulness and ICM-affiliated trainings. By signing up for my basic training consultation hours, you’re attesting that you’re an ICM or ICM affiliate trainee. (How do I know if my trainer is an affiliate? Answer: You received the ICM training manual for your basic training. You can also reach out to your basic trainer and look on the ICM website to determine if your training falls under the ICM umbrella: www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com

Timeline for completing your basic training consultation hours

As of January 1, 2023, trainees have 12 months to complete both parts of the training and the required consultation hours whether they are taking the training in-person or online. If participants do not complete the required sections in this time frame specified by EMDRIA, they are required to complete Part I again before continuing. If you began your Part I training before January 1, 2023, the rules that were posted at the time you began your training apply to the completion deadline. If you did your training before January 1, 2023, and are unsure of when you need to finish your basic training consultation hours, please see your basic training manual, your original course information, or reach out to your basic trainer for clarification. You are encouraged to contact your basic trainer if there are extenuating circumstances that prevented you from completing your basic training consultation hours in the required timeframe. It is out of my power to provide exceptions to requirements set forth by EMDRIA and your basic trainer.

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EMDR Certification Consultation

The certification consultation hours are focused on demonstrating proficiency and fidelity to the standard EMDR therapy and also demonstrating an awareness of situations in which modifications to standard EMDR therapy are necessary in order to safely and effectively treat the client.

• You will need to demonstrate proficiency and fidelity to the standard EMDR therapy and also an awareness of situations in which modifications to standard EMDR therapy are necessary in order to safely and effectively treat the client. This may include reading and training outside of consultation.

• Consultation hours and recommendation letters

  • For Institute for Creative Mindfulness affiliated basic training graduates: I require a consultee to have completed at least 8 consultation hours with me, at least 4 of those 8 being individual consultation sessions, for me to be your primary consultant for the certification process.

  • For graduates trained elsewhere (not trained with ICM or an ICM affiliate): I require a consultee to have completed at least 10 consultation hours with me, at least 5 of those 10 being individual consultation sessions, for me to be your primary consultant for the certification process.

• For consultees using me as their primary consultant (i.e. You’d like me to be the person to write your letter of recommendation for your certification application): Examples of your clinical work are essential to the consultation process. You may need to come prepared with near-verbatim transcripts or (if you prefer) video or audio recordings of your client sessions. You will need to obtain the necessary releases from clients. The verbatim/video/audio must include your words and interventions.

• If you're using me as your primary consultant and would like a letter of recommendation for your application, you'll need to complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/231707575284159

• I require 30 days’ notice for letters for both certification and consultant applications, though it may take me less than 30 days to complete. I may require that we meet prior to completion of the letter if I’m missing gaps in knowledge of your EMDR competency and/or if I feel you may need additional consultation to be ready for certification or consultant status. You understand that if I require that we meet again due to competency needs or further skills building, you will need to pay for additional consultation hours, even if you’ve already reached your required hours for completing the application process.

• Consultation does not substitute for foundational psychotherapy skills. Should concerns in this area become evident, I may require that these concerns be remedied prior to writing a recommendation for Certification.

For CIT Consultation hours:

Please see the Consultation Policies, Procedures, and Agreement at the bottom of this page for more info on working with me as a CIT!