Question 1

What is Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training?

Accepted Answer

Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training is a comprehensive EMDR therapy training program for mental health professionals who want to learn how to use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy safely, ethically, and effectively in clinical practice.
This training includes Parts 1 and 2 of Basic EMDR Training, practicum-based learning, required consultation, clinical resources, and structured support to help therapists begin integrating EMDR therapy into their work with clients.

Question 2

Who is Envision EMDR Academy’s EMDR training for?

Accepted Answer

nvision EMDR Academy’s EMDR training is designed for mental health professionals, including psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and qualifying graduate students who are eligible to provide psychotherapy or counselling services.
This training is ideal for clinicians who are looking for online Basic EMDR Training, EMDR training for therapists, or a structured EMDR therapy training program that includes consultation and practical skill development.

Question 3

Is this a complete Basic EMDR Training program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training is a full Basic EMDR Training program that includes Part 1, Part 2, practicum, consultation, and training materials.
Participants receive the foundational training required to begin learning and applying EMDR therapy in a clinical setting, with support throughout the training process.

Question 4

What is included in Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training?

Accepted Answer

Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training package includes:
Complete Basic EMDR Training, including Parts 1 and 2
10 hours of group consultation
Practicum-based learning and supervised skill development
Training handouts and clinical resources
Access to online course materials
Access to the recording of the training for 1 year
Structured support for applying EMDR therapy in clinical practice
A certificate of completion with CEs

Question 5

How many consultation hours are included in the EMDR training package?

Accepted Answer

The Basic EMDR Training package includes 10 hours of group consultation. These consultation hours are delivered as four 2.5-hour group consultation sessions.
Consultation supports participants as they begin applying EMDR therapy with clients and helps deepen understanding of clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and the 8 phases of EMDR therapy.

Question 6

Is Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Envision EMDR Academy offers online Basic EMDR Training for eligible mental health professionals. Training sessions are delivered live through Zoom, allowing participants to learn EMDR therapy, participate in practicum exercises, and interact with trainers and other clinicians in a structured online environment.
This format is ideal for clinicians searching for live online EMDR training, virtual EMDR training, or Basic EMDR Training online.

Question 7

Does Envision EMDR Academy offer an extended-schedule EMDR training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Envision EMDR Academy offers an Extended-Schedule Basic EMDR Training for clinicians who prefer a slower-paced training format.
The extended-schedule format includes the same core Basic EMDR Training content, but it is delivered over a more manageable schedule with shorter training days spread out over time.

Question 8

What is Extended-Schedule Basic EMDR Training?

Accepted Answer

Extended-Schedule Basic EMDR Training is a slower-paced version of Basic EMDR Training designed for mental health professionals who want more time to absorb the material, reflect on clinical concepts, and balance training with their professional schedule.
This format is ideal for therapists looking for slower-paced EMDR training, extended-format EMDR training, or an alternative to intensive EMDR training.

Question 9

Is the extended-schedule format different from intensive EMDR training?

Accepted Answer

The extended-schedule format changes the pace of delivery, not the core training content.
Participants receive the full Basic EMDR Training experience, including instruction, practicum, consultation, and structured clinical support. The extended format is designed for clinicians who prefer shorter training days and more time between sessions.

Question 10

Can graduate students take Envision EMDR Academy’s EMDR training?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying graduate students may be eligible to participate in Basic EMDR Training depending on their clinical placement, supervision, program requirements, and scope of practice.
Graduate students should review the eligibility requirements before registering for Envision EMDR Academy’s EMDR training.

Question 11

Why choose Envision EMDR Academy for EMDR training?

Accepted Answer

Clinicians choose Envision EMDR Academy for EMDR training because the program is structured, supportive, clinically focused, and designed for real-world practice.
The training helps mental health professionals understand EMDR therapy, practice foundational EMDR skills, and begin applying EMDR therapy with greater confidence and clinical responsibility.

Question 12

Does the Basic EMDR Training fee include consultation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training includes 10 hours of required group consultation as part of the training package.
These consultation hours are included to help participants deepen their understanding of EMDR therapy, receive clinical support, and begin applying EMDR therapy safely and effectively in practice.

Question 13

Are payment plans available for EMDR training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Envision EMDR Academy may offer payment plan options for Basic EMDR Training to help make registration more accessible for mental health professionals and qualifying graduate students.
Payment plan availability, deposit amounts, installment schedules, and final payment deadlines may vary by cohort, training format, and registration option.

Question 14

Is Basic EMDR Training worth the investment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for many mental health professionals, Basic EMDR Training is an important investment in clinical skill development, trauma treatment competency, and expanded professional opportunities.
Envision EMDR Academy’s training includes instruction, practicum, consultation, clinical resources, and structured support to help clinicians begin integrating EMDR therapy into their practice with greater confidence.

Question 15

Does Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training offer CE credits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training may offer continuing education credits for eligible mental health professionals. CE credit availability depends on the specific training, approval body, attendance requirements, and the participant’s professional licensing board.
Participants should review the CE information listed on the training registration page and confirm whether the credits meet the requirements of their specific licensing board or professional association.

Question 16

How many CE credits are available for Basic EMDR Training?

Accepted Answer

The number of CE credits available vary.
CCPA: 50 CEC
BCACC: 50 CEC
APA: 42 CEs
ASWB: 42 CEs
NBCC: 42 CEs
NAADAC: 42 CEs

Question 17

Will I receive a certificate after completing Basic EMDR Training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Participants who successfully complete all Basic EMDR Training requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from Envision EMDR Academy.
The certificate confirms completion of the Basic EMDR Training program and includes relevant details such as the participant’s name, training title, training dates, number of training hours, consultation completion, and CE information when applicable.

Question 18

What title can clinicians use after completing Basic EMDR Training?

Accepted Answer

After completing all requirements of Basic EMDR Training, clinicians can refer to themselves as an EMDR-Trained Therapist or EMDR-trained clinician, depending on their professional role, license, and jurisdiction.

Question 19

What is the difference between EMDR-trained and EMDR-certified?

Accepted Answer

An EMDR-trained therapist has completed Basic EMDR Training, including the required training components and consultation hours included in the training program.
An EMDR-certified therapist has completed additional post-training requirements, which may include further consultation, clinical experience using EMDR therapy, continuing education, and a formal certification application process.
EMDRIA describes EMDR certification as an advanced credential beyond EMDR training.

Question 20

Can I list “EMDR-Trained Therapist” on my website or professional profile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After completing all Basic EMDR Training requirements, clinicians may generally list EMDR-Trained Therapist or EMDR-trained clinician on their website, professional biography, directory listing, or resume, as long as the wording is accurate and does not imply certification.

Question 21

Is Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training approved by EMDRIA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training is EMDRIA-approved. This means the training meets the standards set by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) for Basic EMDR Training.
Participants who complete all training requirements, including Parts 1 and 2, practicum components, and required consultation hours, receive a Certificate of Completion confirming completion of an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training.

Question 22

What does EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training mean?

Accepted Answer

An EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training is a training program that meets EMDRIA’s requirements for foundational EMDR therapy training.
For clinicians, this means the training includes the required instructional content, practicum learning, and consultation hours needed to complete Basic EMDR Training through an EMDRIA-approved provider.

Question 23

Does EMDRIA approval mean I am EMDR certified after the training?

Accepted Answer

No. Completing an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training means you are EMDR-trained, not EMDR certified.
After completing all requirements of the training, clinicians may generally refer to themselves as an EMDR-Trained Therapist or EMDR-trained clinician. However, EMDRIA Certification is a separate advanced credential that requires additional clinical experience, consultation, continuing education, and a formal application process.

Question 24

Will my certificate say the training is EMDRIA-approved?

Accepted Answer

Your Certificate of Completion will indicate that you completed an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training through Envision EMDR Academy, and this certificate will confirm that you completed the required components of Basic EMDR Training as per EMDRIA standards.

Question 25

Can I say I completed an EMDRIA-approved EMDR training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After completing all required components, you may accurately state that you completed an EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training through Envision EMDR Academy.

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EMDR Training FAQ: EMDRIA-Approved Basic

What is Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training?

Who is Envision EMDR Academy’s EMDR training for?

Is this a complete Basic EMDR Training program?

What is included in Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training?

How many consultation hours are included in the EMDR training package?

Is Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training online?

Does Envision EMDR Academy offer an extended-schedule EMDR training?

What is Extended-Schedule Basic EMDR Training?

Is the extended-schedule format different from intensive EMDR training?

Can graduate students take Envision EMDR Academy’s EMDR training?

Why choose Envision EMDR Academy for EMDR training?

Does the Basic EMDR Training fee include consultation?

Are payment plans available for EMDR training?

Is Basic EMDR Training worth the investment?

Does Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training offer CE credits?

How many CE credits are available for Basic EMDR Training?

Will I receive a certificate after completing Basic EMDR Training?

What title can clinicians use after completing Basic EMDR Training?

What is the difference between EMDR-trained and EMDR-certified?

Can I list “EMDR-Trained Therapist” on my website or professional profile?

Is Envision EMDR Academy’s Basic EMDR Training approved by EMDRIA?

What does EMDRIA-approved Basic EMDR Training mean?

Does EMDRIA approval mean I am EMDR certified after the training?

Will my certificate say the training is EMDRIA-approved?

Can I say I completed an EMDRIA-approved EMDR training?

EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training
with the Envision Academy

Upcoming EMDRIA-Approved
EMDR Basic Training Cohorts
Fall 2026

$100 Off with code EARLYBIRD100
*Offer valid until July 1st, 2026

$100 Off with code EARLYBIRD100
*Offer valid until July 1st, 2026

Upcoming EMDR Training
Extended-Schedule Basic EMDR Training

$100 Off with code EARLYBIRD100
*Offer valid until July 1st, 2026

Half-Day Training - 4 hours
From 11 am to 3:30 pm Each day!
30 min break included!

$100 Off with code EARLYBIRD100
*Offer valid until July 1st, 2026

Half-Day Training - 4 hours
From 11 am to 3:30 pm Each day!
30 min break included!

Upcoming EMDRIA-Approved
EMDR Basic Training Cohorts
Winter 2027

$200 Off with code EARLYBIRD200
*Offer valid until September 1st, 2026

Half-Day Training - 4 hours
From 11 am to 3:30 pm Each day!
30 min break included!

$200 Off with code EARLYBIRD200
*Offer valid until September 1st, 2026

Half-Day Training - 4 hours
From 11 am to 3:30 pm Each day!
30 min break included!

$200 Off with code EARLYBIRD200
*Offer valid until September 1st, 2026

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*Offer valid until September 1st, 2026

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