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EMDR Certification

“If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.”
— Maya Angelou

The major differences between EMDR Basic Training and becoming EMDR Certified is feeling more competent and confident.

EMDR Certification feels like a giant leap above EMDR Basic Training. It’s comparable to getting your driver’s education and your driver’s license.

After supporting clients with EMDR Therapy, you realize that your client’s don’t flow through the protocol as smoothly as the therapists you worked with during your Basic Training practicum. What do you do with those clients? You want to learn more than the basics so you can better serve the unique needs of your clients, safely and effectively, while adhering to EMDRIA‘s standards of excellence.

If you’ve completed your EMDR Basic Training with an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, I invite you to consider journeying with me towards your EMDR Certification: A special credential presided over by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).

EMDR Certification is evidence of your level of expertise, skillset and integrity in delivering EMDR Therapy. If you’re working in an organization, EMDR Certification demonstrates to leadership that you’re a valued, advanced practitioner. If you’re in private practice, EMDR Certification communicates to your clients that they’re receiving competent care and it enables you to stand out amongst your peers.

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You’ll walk away with all you need to know to prepare for and present your client case to demonstrate your proficiency and fidelity in applying the standard protocol.

You’ll also walk away with an awareness of the situations in which modifications to the 3 prong-8 phase standard protocol are necessary to safely and effectively support your clients during their EMDR Therapy journey.

Module topics include:

  1. Trauma AIP Model EMDR & Memory Networks

  2. Window of Tolerance Dissociation & Stabilization of your client's AIP

  3. Treatment Planning for clients with simple presentations.

  4. Assessment Desensitization Closure and Reevaluation phases for clients with simple presentations.

  5. Installation, Body Scan, Closure, Reevaluation , and Troubleshooting difficulties simple presentations with clients.

  6. Present and Future Prongs in clients with simple presentations.

  7. Dissociative Table in Phases 1-8 for clients with complex presentation.

  8. Extended Preparation Phase for clients with complex presentation

  9. Treatment Planning for client's with complex presentations.

  10. EMDr and EMD for clients with complex presentations.

In each module, you’ll receive:

  1. Recorded powerpoint presentations (PPT) delivered by Julie Long.

  2. PDFs of PPT slides.

  3. PPT Transcripts.

  4. Standard Protocols infused with trauma sensitive language.

  5. Client Maps for recording details in each phase to stay-on-track.

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  • "Julie Long is an amazing EMDR certified therapist who really knows the complexities of trauma. She is so knowledgeable and approachable. I've learned so much from her as a student. I always feel so motivated following my consultations. Julie has a unique way of breaking things down and steering clinicians in the right way. I'm grateful for her guidance, support and patience!"

    EMDR consultee

  • "You lead a great consultation and I look forward to learning more from you"

    Consultation Group Participant

  • "You were so wonderful to work with! I am so inspired and excited to start this process! You are very approachable and kind in your feedback. I especially appreciated how you gave me ideas to try that took me out of my comfort zone during the body scan piece. THANK YOU!!! I work with chronic pain a lot and it was inspiring to watch this make a huge difference...!"

    Basic Training Participant

  • "Thank you so much, this was sooooo helpful!"

    EMDR webinar participant

  • "Thank you Julie, so much! You were invaluable!"

    EMDR webinar participant

EMDR

Consultation

FAQ

  • 10 hours of group consultation, 5 hours of individual consultation, demonstrations & materials, core competency checklist and connections with EMDR colleagues.

  • The group consultation occurs once a month over the span of 10 months. The group participants choose the dates that are available to them. Once the group is complete, the therapist will have accrued 10 group and 5 individual hours. The therapist then completes the remaining 5 individual hours in 1×1 sessions with Julie (additional cost) - presenting one client case demonstrating their proficiency in the 3 prong, 8 phase protocol. While there is no required time frame to certify, it is up to the therapist to schedule the remaining 5 hours to present your case for certification. Technically you could complete your EMDR Certification requirements within a year.

  • Each month has a dedicated topic that mirrors the journey you take with your clients. Acquiring client history, organizing it according to the AIP and identifying the memory network to target. Preparing your client for history taking, explaining trauma & how EMDR works and stabilizing your client using: calm place, container, dissociative table and RDI. Presenting Assessment, Desensitization, Reprocessing, Installation, Body Scan, Closure and Reevaluation Phases with a client. Walking through future template with a present trigger and covering your protocol of choice for extra practice.

  • The group consultation is $1000 CAD plus 5% GST (payable in full). The remaining 5 hours of 1×1 consultation is $800 CAD plus 5% GST. (payable per hourly session.) The total investment for the certification program is $1800 CAD plus 5% GST.

  • My hourly rate is $160 CAD plus 5% GST. You’ll need 5 additional hours beyond the 10 group and 5 individual hours obtained in group to total the 20 hours required for certification. It will cost an additional $800 CAD plus 5% GST. The total investment to become EMDR certified would be $1800 CAD plus GST. To obtain a letter of recommendation for certification from me, you’ll need to demonstrate your proficiency in the 3 prong 8 phase protocol. Feedback will be given along the 10 months+, so you’ll know what, if anything, you’ll need to improve before receiving your letter.

  • Certification can be challenging. This program includes everythign you need

  • When you’ve met all your EMDR Basic Training requirements and received your Basic Training Certificate from your EMDRIA Approved Trainer.

  • Yes. With your client’s consent, you must record word-for-word what you and your client say and do, or audio, or video to demonstrate your proficiency in using the 3 prong, 8 phase protocol according to the EMDRA Standards of Excellence.

  • No. Practicum Groups were experiential. Consultation groups are conducted similarly to the group consultations between trainings where the consultant offers a review, therapists present their cases (30 minutes each), and the consultant offers feedback. These groups are collaborative as they have a maximum of 4 participants to enhance your learning.

  • No. The hours you obtained with Basic Training are separate as they had you demonstrate a different level of skillset.

    Plus, for Julie to write a letter of recommendation, she needs to witness your competency for at least 10 hours.

  • Yes. You need to be an EMDR Certified Therapist practicing for at least one year to Journey With Julie as a Consultant-In-Training offering mentoring to other EMDR Therapists.

  • Fill out the form below indicating you want to begin the certification process and Julie will get back to with available dates and resources to get started.

  • No. If you want to receive support with your EMDR clients on a session to session basis, you are more than welcome to schedule a consultation with Julie without committing to the certification program.

Journey with Julie to become an EMDR Certified Therapist