Be An EMDR Therapist
Course Structure
There are many variations of EMDR Basic Training around the world. However, not all are recognized by the Trauma Therapy Association (TTA).
To find out if a specific training is recognized by the TTA, please write to us at emdrmalaysia@gmail.com
Eligibility
1. Completed 2-day Introduction to Psychotraumatology Workshop conducted by TTA
AND
– Licensed and practicing mental health professionals (i.e. psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, and medical doctors) OR
– Graduate students, enrolled in a masters or doctoral program related to mental health following a licensure track actively participating in the internship phase with access to clients
2. Completion of Introduction to Psychotraumatology is a requirement to apply for Basic Training Part 1. Participants will have to repeat the Introduction to Psychotraumatology if the participants are unable to complete the course requirements within 1 year.
3. The participants who want to apply for Basic Training Part 2 should complete Part 1 and 5 hours of consultation from an EMDR Asia recognized and assigned consultant within 2 years.
4. Candidates applying outside Malaysia, residing in Asian countries which have EMDR Associations, need to take prior written permission from the local EMDR Associations for applying this training.
EMDR Basic Training
(Level 2)
Upon completion of Part 1 requirements:
Four days of training which includes lectures, video demonstrations and supervised practice in small groups.
And Five hours of case consultation with an approved EMDR consultant over the following months.
EMDR Basic Training
(Level 1)
Four days of training which includes lectures, video demonstrations and supervised practice in small groups.
And Five hours of case consultation with an approved EMDR consultant over the following months for Part 1.
Introduction to Psychotraumatology (Part 0)
A 2-day workshop to gain a deep understanding of small ‘t’ traumas to facilitate meaningful transformation.
Details
EMDR Basic/Standard Training has 2 parts of training (minimum 20 hours lectures, 20 hours practice and 10 hours supervision/consultation) which includes lectures, video demonstrations and supervised practice in small groups. Five hours of case consultation with an approved EMDR consultant after each part of the Basic Training is a requirement for receiving the certificate of completion. Consultation involves presenting two transcribed cases, question-and-answer, and receiving feedback on cases seen by the participants where EMDR was used as the treatment approach.
After Basic Training, participants are encouraged to continue to develop their competency in EMDR Therapy through ongoing case consultations with an Approved Consultant as well as participation in EMDR-related advanced/specialty training/conferences. These would contribute to meeting the requirements to become an EMDR Asia Approved Certified EMDR Practitioner.
The TTA reserves the right to decide which Approved Trainers and Approved Consultants/Facilitators to engage locally so as to ensure the highest standard of the clinical use of EMDR
Certificate of Completion
Attending the complete course (Introduction to Psychotraumatology, EMDR Basic Training Part 1 and Part 2) with theory, practicum and supervised consultation are the mandatory requirements for receiving Certificate of Completion.
Certificate of completion is issued by TTA in collaboration with EMDR Asia, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP), and EMDR Institute.
