Consultation for EMDRIA certification: Challenges, ethics & best practices

Since 1999, EMDRIA and the EMDR community have struggled to establish objective standards for Certification and other advanced designations. The absence of objective standards and clearly defined guidelines in EMDRIA credentialing programs undermines the significance of Certification and creates challenges for Approved Consultants and Consultants-in-Training. Related ethical concerns extend detrimental risks to the public and the reputation of EMDR. This workshop describes the history of EMDRIA regarding the Certification process, current requirements, challenges, and ethical concerns surrounding providing consultation and “recommendation” for Certification. Recommendations and forms for best practices, research, clarifying guidelines, and more objective standards are offered.

Conference

English

Andrew Leeds
Jennifer Madere
Christine Sells

Leeds, A., Madere, J., & Sells, C. (2019, September). Consultation for EMDRIA certification: Challenges, ethics & best practices. Presentation at the 24th EMDR International Association Conference, Orange County, CA