Advanced Training Registration

You must have completed an EMDRIA-approved basic training program in EMDR to attend our advanced training program.  Please complete the advanced training registration form and mail (no signature requirement on delivery) or fax to us.

 

Basic Training

Registration Information and Training Fees

*IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION IN FULL
BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT!*

To be accepted for this training program you must be a mental health clinician who is licensed for independent practice with experience in treating traumatized clients.  If you have questions about this, please follow this link to review the EMDR International Association eligibility criteria before contacting us with questions and/or applying to our training program.  Note that licensed professional counselors with degrees in the expressive arts or in addictions treatment will need to be reviewed by EMDRIA before acceptance into our training.  Please contact EMDRIA directly for review of eligibility before applying to our program.  Submit the approval documentation (which can be in the form of an approval email from EMDRIA to you) with your application to us. 

 

You will need to attend all training days and the scheduled phone consultation in order to earn a certificate of completion for this training.  It is expected that you will study thoroughly the Shapiro text and other readings.  Because this training includes an experiential component, you must be prepared to work on personal issues in the training practice sessions.  Participants who are not willing or able to do experiential work on distressing life experiences should not apply for this training program.  If due to trauma, illness, or other stressors, you are not emotionally stable, you should not take the training at this time.  If you have any uncertainties about any of the above, please contact the trainer prior to registering for this training.  As disturbing material can emerge during practice sessions, you should be prepared to seek private treatment If the need arises. 

 

This is not a training for a novice therapist or a therapist with little or no experience in trauma treatment.  Please make sure that your CV or resume reflects your clinical experience.  Please feel free to enclose a letter if you wish to explain in greater detail your clinical experience and current practice context.  We review all applications and do our best to ensure that all participants have adequate clinical experience and have a practice context where the use of EMDR would be appropriate and possible.  An inexperienced therapist or therapist with little opportunity to use EMDR will not derive much benefit from this training and, in this small group training format, might negatively impact the learning experience of others.  Please consider this when you make application for this training.  You should have at least two cases available with whom you can begin to use EMDR during the course of this training.

 

Non-licensed clinicians or clinicians not yet licensed for independent practice must be on a licensing track.  Please read this attachment concerning additional information which must be included with your application.

 

The training facility is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  You MUST Inform EMDRGW at the time of registration if you are disabled or have special needs so that we can discuss parking and other needs as appropriate.   

 

 

TRAINING FEES AND REFUND POLICY FOR BASIC TRAINING
 

Tuition for the complete 7-day basic training is $2,000.  A $1,000 deposit is required at the time of registration.  The balance is due 30 days prior to the first day of training.  Applications submitted within 30 days of the beginning of training should be paid in full at the time of registration. 

We offer a discounted tuition of $1600 on a selective basis  to full-time employees of non-profit and government mental health agencies.  No other discounts will apply.  $800 deposit must be paid at time of registration with balance to be paid within 30 days prior to start of training.  The Agency Discount Form   must be completed and submitted with the other registration materials.

 

Early Registration:  While there is no discount for early registration, we highly recommend applications be submitted early as past trainings typically fill weeks before the training begins.  We keep a waiting list in case there are late withdrawals. Due to the small size of the training, we are not able to make accommodations for changes in personal or family situations including medical events.  The sooner we are notified of a withdrawal prior to the training, the more likely we will be able to fill the vacancy.  If we are able to do so, we will refund the tuition less a $350 administrative fee.  We do not fill vacancies which take place after the beginning of the training. 

 

You may pay tuition by check or credit card (VISA, MC, AMEX).  If you are paying by check, please mail this along with your registration package and make check payable to Daniel Merlis, LCSW-C.  If you are not accepted into the program the voided check will be returned to you.  If you are paying by credit card, you may provide credit card information on the registration form or you may phone the office with that information.  A charge will made to your account only after you have been accepted into the training.  There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee for payments made by credit card.   

 

Tuition Refund and Credit:  Tuition is refundable up to 30 days in advance less a $150 administrative fee.  Note:  There will be no refunds for withdrawals made within 30days of the first training date and/or after the beginning of the training. 

  

INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER FOR BASIC TRAINING

 

Please Fax or Mail* ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TO OUR OFFICE AT 301-718-9718:
1) Both pages of  the Registration Form.  This must reflect your payment selection (see below for payment terms);
2) A signed and dated copy of the Participant's Agreement Form;

3) A current copy of your CV or resume;
4) A copy of your current professional license OR if you are not licensed for independent practice, include the additional  Licensure Form

5) if applying for a mental health agency discount, include the Agency Discount Form

Note: Incomplete registrations will not be processed and may face significant delays; we MUST receive ALL of these forms to process your registration.

 

*You may mail the entire package to EMDR of Greater Washington; 7208 Denton Street, Bethesda MD 20814, but be aware that spaces are filled on a 'first-come, first-serve' basis.  If paying by check, we highly advise that you fax your registration package to our office with a note on your cover letter that the original registration materials and check payment have been mailed.  If your registration is approved, we will hold your space for three business days to allow delivery of your payment.  If you are not accepted for the training, your check will be returned to you.