EMDR Basic Training

Overview & Certification

• Format: 50-hour EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training (includes 10 hours of group consultation).

• Delivery Methods: Covers both virtual and in-person implementation of the EMDR standard protocol.

• Credential: Upon completing Part 1, Part 2, and the 10 consultation hours, participants earn an EMDR Therapy Basic Training Certificate recognized by EMDRIA.

• Scope/Limit: Virtual training is strictly for clinical practice and does not qualify participants to train or instruct others.

Core Components & Learning Focus

• Instructional Methods: Combines lectures, video demonstrations, and supervised group practice across both parts of the program.

• Clinical Skills Taught:

  • Application of the standard 8-phase EMDR protocol.

  • Identification of contraindications for EMDR reprocessing.

  • Implementation of resourcing strategies to enhance client stability, safety, and overall emotional functioning prior to reprocessing.

How to Register

1. Initiate Contact: Email admin@dearborntherapy.ca to express your interest.

2. Complete Registration: Admin will email you an electronic registration form.

3. Onboarding: Once submitted, your form will be uploaded to the Jane platform, creating a student profile to track your course hours.

Costs & Payment Options

Payment Plans: Available upon request if you need to split up the tuition costs.

What’s Included in Tuition

• Full Part 1 & Part 2 EMDRIA-approved curriculum.

• Comprehensive electronic training manual and supplementary resources.

• Access to instructional videos throughout the duration of the program.

• All 10 mandatory group consultation hours (scheduled outside training weekends).

Completion Requirements & Timeline

• To Earn Certificate: Complete Part 1, Part 2, and all 10 group consultation hours.

• Time Limit: EMDRIA mandates that all requirements must be completed within 12 months of your program start date (covered under this training package)

Consultation Hours & Schedule

• Total Required: 10 hours (included in tuition and pre-scheduled with your cohort).

• Schedule Breakdown:

  • 6 hours: 2 hours per month between Weekend 1 and Weekend 2.

  • 4 hours: 2 hours per month for the two months following Weekend 2.

• Absences / Make-ups: If you miss a scheduled group session, you must pay the consultant's standard fee out-of-pocket to make up those hours individually.

• Deadline: All 10 hours must be finished within 1 year of your first day of training to earn certification.

Cancellation & Payment Policy

Complaint Process

• Contact Person: Complaints are directed to Regan Dearborn.

• Timeline: Follow-up occurs within 7 days of receipt.

• Method of Resolution: Via the complainant's preferred format (email, phone, virtual, or in-person where appropriate).

• Documentation: All complainants will receive a formal written response.

Practicum Support & Real-Time Feedback

• Dedicated Supervision: Each participant is paired with a Consultant-in-Training (CIT) or a Consultant during practicums.

• Observation & Guidance: Supervisors observe during didactic portions and provide direct oversight throughout breakout sessions.

• Q&A Opportunities:

  • Open group questions during pre-practicum instructions.

  • Live check-ins before, during, and after practice sessions.

Feedback Channels & Survey Summary

Participants can provide feedback in three ways:

1. Email: Dedicated email access provided to submit written feedback anytime.

2. Verbal: Open floor during all check-in sessions and group consultations.

3. Formal Evaluation Form: Distributed at the conclusion of training.

Summary of Evaluation Form Domains

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              EMDR TRAINING EVALUATION                   │
├────────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┤
│ 1. Demographics            │ Professional license / role │
├────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┤
│ 2. Objectives & Content    │ • AIP Model clarity        │
│    (1 to 5 scale)          │ • Phase 2 stabilization    │
│                            │ • 8-Phase framework        │
│                            │ • Manual/resource quality  │
├────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┤
│ 3. Practicum & Skills      │ • Demos & breakout practice│
│    (1 to 5 scale)          │ • BLS feedback quality     │
│                            │ • Abreaction management    │
├────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┤
│ 4. Instructor & Venue      │ • Trainer expertise        │
│    (1 to 5 scale)          │ • Q&A responsiveness       │
│                            │ • Virtual/physical venue   │
├────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┤
│ 5. Qualitative Feedback    │ • Most valuable components │
│    (Open-ended)            │ • Areas needing expansion  │
│                            │ • Logistics & tech notes   │
├────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┤
│ 6. Practical Readiness     │ • Reprocessing confidence  │
│    (Multiple choice)       │ • Certification intentions │
└────────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┘

Virtual Session Camera Requirement

• Mandatory Camera Policy: For all virtual sessions, cameras must remain ON at all times.

• Exceptions/Accommodation: If you have a valid reason preventing you from keeping your camera on, you must contact your assigned Consultant or Consultant-in-Training (CIT) to discuss the issue.

Key Highlights of the Zoom Privacy Policy

1. Data Collected by Zoom

• Account & Profile Data: Name, email, display name, profile photo, and registration details.

• Device & Usage Info: IP address, operating system, hardware details, bandwidth, join/leave times, and interactions (e.g., mute/unmute, video status).

• Meeting Content & Context: Audio, video, in-meeting chat, whiteboards, polls, recordings, and transcripts generated during sessions.

2. How Data is Used & Protected

• No AI Training on Content: Zoom explicitly states that Customer Content (audio, video, chat, screen shares, poll results) is NOT used to train Zoom's or third-party AI models.

• Service Provision: Data is used to run meetings, deliver customer support, ensure network security, and enable features like local video filters.

• Access Control: Zoom employees do not access meeting content without account owner authorization or for legal/security reasons.

3. Visibility & Host Controls

• Account Owner & Host Visibility: The organization/host running the Zoom account can view participant lists, usage metrics, meeting duration, and saved recordings or transcripts.

• In-Meeting Visibility: Other participants can see your display name, profile picture, video feed, and public chat messages.

• Chat Archiving: Depending on host settings, messages sent to "Everyone" or direct messages may be logged/archived if recording or archiving features are active.