EMDR Basic Training

All sessions are conducted live via Zoom with cameras on, including the consultation groups. This is an interactive and engaging experience, not a recorded webinar. You'll participate in large group lecture including demonstrations and small group practice sessions. You'll need a private, quiet space with reliable internet.

You must have a master's degree (or be currently enrolled in a program leading to one) in a mental health field such as counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychiatric nursing. Pre-licensed clinicians working under supervision and graduate students in their final practicum or internship phase are eligible with additional documentation. Please reach out to info@traumaspecialiststraining.com for more information.

Attendance at all sessions is required to complete training and be considered EMDR Trained, per EMDRIA requirements. If an emergency arises, contact us immediately. We will work to accommodate makeup sessions within a 12 month period. We do not offer partial completion or pro-rated refunds. See our Rescheduling Policy for more information.

You can begin using EMDR with clients after completing Part 1 of the training (the first weekend). The consultation sessions between parts are designed to support you as you start practicing. By the end of the full training, you'll have the foundation to use EMDR confidently in your clinical work.

Training registration fees are non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel, your registration can be transferred to a future TSTI training within one year of your original registration date. If you need to reschedule to a different training date, additional fees may apply. Please see our TSTI Policies for more information. Contact us to discuss your options.

Yes. Trauma Specialists Training Institute is an EMDRIA Approved Training Provider. Our Basic Training meets all EMDRIA requirements and counts toward EMDR certification if you choose to pursue it.

During the first training weekend, you'll sign up for a consultation group that meets virtually a total of five times for 2 hours each (10 total hours of consultation). Four sessions take place between the two training weekends, and the fifth session occurs within two weeks after the second weekend.

Groups are led by an EMDR Consultant-in-Training (CIT) or Approved Consultant, providing ongoing support and guidance as you begin using EMDR with clients.

Important note for provisionally licensed clinicians: Consultation hours cannot be counted toward clinical supervision time. Consultation differs from clinical supervision. Consultants do not assume responsibility for cases or implementation decisions, and client-identifying information should not be shared during these sessions.

Reschedule Policy: We ask that all trainees prioritize this training and do what they can to limit the need for rescheduling. We do, however, understand that sometimes events arise that require you to change training dates. If you require to be switched to a different training date, you will be charged a $100 administrative fee. For trainings consisting of multiple days, this fee will be applied for each training day that needs to be rescheduled. We cannot guarantee you will be able to be placed in a specific training date due to trainer limitations, so you will be added to a waiting list for the next available opening. Please be sure to read the rescheduling policy specific to your training which is made available as part of your learning library. Additional fees may apply to trainings consisting of consultation group time.

Replacement Document Request Policy: At Trauma Specialists Training Institute, we understand that occasionally, important documentation may be lost or unavailable. To streamline the replacement process, we have established the following policy for requesting digital replacement documents.

Available Replacement Documents & Fees

We currently offer replacements for the following documents:

• Certificate of Completion – $20
  If you’ve lost your Certificate of Completion from a course you attended with us, you may request a digital replacement.
• CE Documentation Support (for submission to your local/state board)
• Trauma-Informed Training: $10
• Advanced EMDR Trainings: $10
• EMDR Basic Training: $25

How to Request a Replacement Document

• Visit the page to request a replacement document.
• Select the appropriate document type you are requesting.
• Provide your current email address to avoid delays.
• Complete payment and submit the form.

You will receive your digital replacement document via email within 10 business days of your order.

Important: If you request a replacement Certificate of Completion from Trauma Specialists Training Institute but did not attend training with us, your payment will be applied toward administrative research and will not be refunded.

Notes About EMDRIA Certification Letters

We are currently reviewing the process for requesting consultant letters for EMDRIA Certification and working to streamline this process.

At this time, participants are encouraged to contact their consultants directly, using the contact information provided in the EMDR Circle Dashboard. No fees apply to first time documentation requests.