How do I choose an EMDR therapist?
You can search for EMDR therapists under “Type of Therapy”. Also try the therapist directory of the EMDR International Association. You can also ask a trusted healthcare professional or local counseling center who they refer to for trauma treatment.
What should I ask about EMDR?
Ten Common Questions about EMDR
- Why is it called EMDR?
- Who can benefit from EMDR?
- Why does EMDR work in treating trauma?
- Can a specific event be treated with EMDR?
- Can EMDR treat trauma symptoms without an identifiable trigger event?
- Can you describe how EMDR works in the brain?
- Is it true that EMDR works?
What is the cost of EMDR?
Regular tuition for the Basic Training is $1,750 payable via our website ($1,550. for pre-licensed clinicians). Single, two-payment, and three-payment plan options are available to fit your budget.
How do I find an EMDR Therapist in my area?
The new EMDRIA “Find an EMDR Therapist Directory” is an up-to-date resource to find EMDRIA members providing EMDR therapy in your area. The directory includes searches by location, name, and other criteria. By using the directory search, you agree to our Terms of Use. This is the beta version of the directory and we are still making adjustments.
What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?
EMDR sessions tend to be twice as long as traditional therapy sessions so that a client has time to fully process a memory during one session (Shapiro, 2002). A client should leave each session feeling more empowered and calmer than they initially felt.
How long is an EMDR session?
EMDR is an eight-phase treatment model (Shapiro, 2002; Shapiro, 2007; Parnell, 2013). Sessions often last 90 minutes, rather than the traditional 45-minute psychotherapy session. Some clients may feel relief in as few as six EMDR sessions (Shapiro, 2007).
What is the best book to read about EMDR for children?
Clinicians who are interested in EMDR for children should consider reading EMDR Therapy and Adjunct Approaches with Children: Complex Trauma, Attachment, and Dissociation by Dr. Ana Gomez (2012). EMDR is an eight-phase treatment model (Shapiro, 2002; Shapiro, 2007; Parnell, 2013).