How to Choose an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Training

*EMDR training/certification requirements come from EMDRIA and can change. Confirm current requirements here.

Figures below reflect EMDRIA's standard Basic Training structure as of 2026.

When choosing an EMDR training, confirm it's EMDRIA-approved, includes all three required components (instruction, practicum, consultation), offers strong trainer access and support, and fits your schedule and learning style. The cheapest or fastest option isn't always the one that builds real competence.

Must-have: EMDRIA approval

Only EMDRIA-approved Basic Trainings count toward using EMDR properly and toward certification. Verify approval directly.

What separates a great training from a checkbox

• Experienced, accessible trainers who answer real clinical questions

• Quality practicum with meaningful supervised practice, not just observation

• Consultation that's genuinely supportive as you start with live cases

• Post-training support and a community to keep growing

Format considerations

In-person vs. virtual, weekend-intensive vs. spread out, group size, and cost. My Salt Lake City training, for example, is in person across two 3-day weekends (Oct 29–31 and Dec 3–5, 2026) at the Marriott University Park, with reduced rates for non-profit/community-mental-health clinicians, interns, students, and veterans, plus payment plans. See details

FAQ

Online or in person?

Both can be EMDRIA-approved; choose based on how you learn and practice best.

How much does it cost?

Varies widely; weigh it against trainer quality and support.

Train with me in Salt Lake City

I co-lead EMDR Training: Integrating EMDR into Your Clinical Practice, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training, in person at the SLC Marriott University Park: Part 1: Oct 29–31, 2026 and Part 2: Dec 3–5, 2026 (with Trevor Hardcastle, LMFT). It meets all EMDRIA Basic Training requirements: 40 CE hours plus 10 hours of consultation. Early-bird pricing through Aug 19, 2026; register by Oct 18.