Advanced EMDR Consultation
Advanced EMDR Consultation Overview
The purpose of this program is to provide structured consultation, clinical support, and professional development for clinicians trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). The program will support clinicians in strengthening EMDR competency, increasing fidelity to the EMDR model, and progressing toward EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) certification when applicable.
This initiative aims to expand access to high-quality trauma-focused treatment services by increasing clinician confidence, retention, and utilization of EMDR in clinical practice.
In addition to other requirements, EMDRIA Therapist Certification requires clinicians to complete 20 hours of consultation by an EMDRIA approved consultant. At least 10 of these hours must be individual. The remaining 10 hours may be group consultation. Visit EMDRIA.org for further details about EMDR therapist certification requirements.
The consultation program is intended for clinicians pursuing EMDRIA Therapist Certification who have completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training and have a professional mental health therapist license in New Mexico.
Cohort Dates
Enrollment for each cohort is limited to ensure an optimal consultation experience. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis so early submission is highly encouraged.
There are two cohorts available for applicants to select from. If there is a date within your selected cohort that you are unable to attend, please notify the corresponding EMDR trainer to discuss available accommodations. If the current cohort offerings conflict with your schedule, new cohort opportunities will be added in the near future to accommodate participant scheduling needs.
The cohorts are scheduled as follows:
Cohort 1 - Sarah Penn, LPCC
Cohort 2 - Susan Messal, LPCC
Additional Program Information
Consultation Program Structure
EMDRIA Therapist Certification requires that clinicians complete 20 hours of consultation with an approved EMDRIA Consultant. At least 10 hours of consultation must be completed in individual sessions. The 20 hours must be completed within 5 years from the beginning date.
- Consultation will be led by EMDRIA approved Consultants.
- Sessions will be individual and/or group on a virtual platform.
- Individual sessions will be scheduled monthly by the consultant and consultee.
- Group sessions will be scheduled monthly, in collaboration with the COI.
Clinician Expectations and Requirements
The clinician agrees to:
- Actively use EMDR in their clinical practice. It is required that clinicians have an active EMDR caseload.
- Present EMDR cases to improve knowledge and skill of the model and be open to feedback. All client identifying information should be omitted.
- Actively participate in two-hour monthly group consultation sessions.
- Commit to actively participate in one-hour monthly individual consultation session.
Funding
This training is funded by the State of New Mexico Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health Services Division and Children Youth and Families Department, Children's Behavioral Health Services.
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Registration
Enrollment into the consultation program is closed and there are currently no future cohorts scheduled at this time. Sign up for our Newsletter to receive the latest information about trainings and new cohort opportunities as they become available.