Training accreditation standards 

 

Please note that only trainers and EMDR training programmes listed here have undergone a stringent assessment process and have been approved by EMDRAM as meeting international guidelines and standards for best practice in EMDR therapy.

There are other providers offering EMDR courses, however these may not meet the standard and are not approved by EMDRAM.

You will only be eligible to become an EMDRAM member if you have completed an EMDRAM approved EMDR basic training programme.
 

The EMDR Basic Training Program

The EMDR practitioner’s training begins with the Basic EMDR Training program, which comprises  of didactic training, skills training and clinical supervision with an EMDRAM Accredited Consultant, spread over a period of 3-4 months. Knowledge and skills increase with each level. Trainees are encouraged to gain experience during initial training, but only individuals who have completed and graduated successfully from EMDR basic training programme can be considered fully trained to conduct EMDR therapy.

 
Participants may practise EMDR and advertise themselves as “EMDR Trained” after the completion of the basic EMDR training. Trainees must complete the Basic Training Program described above plus the Advaned EMDR training to become a Full Member of the Association.

 

EMDRAA Full Membership Requirements

Full Membership status indicates a person has completed their basic and advanced training. Only once a person has gained Full Membership may they list on the EMDRAM's Find a Therapist service.

 

To be eligible for full membership you must have completed and graduated from EMDRAM accredited basic and advanced training such as those conducted by the International Psychology Centre.  
 

Accreditation as an EMDRAM Accredited Practitioner or Consultant

Upon completing Basic Training, practitioners can work towards Accreditation as an EMDRAM Accredited Practitioner through consultation on their EMDR practice. Whilst there will be a requirement to attend for consultation, accreditation is awarded based on competence in all areas of EMDR practice.

EMDRAM Consultants differ from Practitioners in that they are also accredited to provide consultation to individuals who are working towards becoming Accredited Practitioners. Those seeking accreditation as an EMDRAM consultant must be an EMDRAM Accredited Practitioner and met all the consultants’ criteria.
 

The EMDR International Association

EMDRAM sets the standard for EMDR Training in Malaysia to identify properly trained clinicians for membership to the association. Each country has its own association to approve training programs and trainers. A lot of confusion occurs because the EMDR International Association is thought to be representing EMDR internationally when, in fact, it is simply the name of the American association in the United States. 

 

The EMDR Institute

Another area of confusion is the role of the EMDR Institute. The EMDR Institute is a private company owned by Dr Francine Shapiro which was established to conduct research and provide training. The Institute must abide by the standards of the associations in the countries where they have trainers. All present training providers in Malaysia accredited by EMDRAM have met the curriculum guidelines set by EMDRAM and clinicians who have completed one of these trainings are eligible for membership of the association.