How do I become an EMDR Master Psychotherapist?
Be an EMDR Senior Psychotherapist trained by an institution recognized by EGNw and with a recognized EMDR certificate can apply to become an EMDR Master Psychotherapist.
Proof via documentation will be needed for upload prior to beginning the certification process.
- Be a EGNw Senior Psychotherapist for 3 years
- Have a minimum of 10 (ten) years working in EMDR Therapy
- Documentation of 10 hours of participation in a global peer consultation group with Senior and/or EMDR Master Psychotherapists
- Proof of 1000 (one thousand) additional clinical sessions
- Transcription/recording of one EMDR session with a specialty focus that they have developed, with explanations of the case history and management
- Develop and present an advanced or paraprofessional workshop with your specialty focus, preferably with at least one other peer professional
- Continued work 20 hours of volunteerism or program/workshop development to help either expand EMDR and AIP informed interventions accessible in your own country or abroad – this can include training, helping NGO’s, etc
- Declaration/Proof of 12 (twelve) Advanced Credits recognized by EGNw taken in the last two years
- Pay the Master Psychotherapist fee
To Maintain Certification:
- Keep verification up to date with EGNw
- Maintain mental health practitioner licensure or equivalent in your country
- Declaration/Proof of 12 (twelve) Advanced Credits in the past 2 (two) years
- Maintain licensure ethics, including the absence of proven ethical complaints of misconduct