Self Experience of EMDR Therapy Eficacy - A Case Report.

An EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) approved EMDR Training provides trained clinicians with the knowledge and skills to utilize EMDR therapy, a comprehensive understanding of case conceptualization and treatment planning, and the ability to integrate EMDR therapy into their clinical practice. Also, an EMDRIA approved EMDR Training provides, at a minimum, instruction in the current explanatory model, methodology, and underlying mechanisms of EMDR through lecture, practice, and integrated consultation. While the EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training Curriculum outlines the minimum requirements which need to be met, the developer of a specific curriculum can enhance or expand any portion as they see fit. These minimum training requirements include: 20 hours instructional material, 20 hours supervised practicum, and 10 hours consultation. Supervised Practicum which need to be realized in 21 hours has the goal to facilitate the demonstration and practice of the EMDR therapy methodology by trainees as outlined in the Shapiro text, and the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Definition of EMDR therapy. To achieve the goals of the Supervised Practicum, practice may be done in dyads or triads. The role of the clinician is required, as is the role of clinical recipient. The role of “observer” is preferred but not mandatory; the number of participants will determine the availability of the Observer role during the supervised practicum. To help apply theory and practice, trainees will receive direct behavioral observation and feedback while they work on real life experiences. An additional EMDRIA Approved Consultant or Consultant in Training may help to facilitate the practicum under the consultation of the trainer. The ratio of practicum supervisor to trainees will not exceed 1:10 to allow for direct behavioral observation of each trainee. (https://dragonflyinternationaltherapy.com/ pdf/EMDRTrainingTCs.pdf) Trainees are required to obtain and read the Francine Shapiro’s primary text (2001) prior to the beginning of the course. Trainees are also required to read Francine Shapiro’s book (2012) for clients prior to beginning of the course. Additional recommended reading is A Guide to the Standard EMDR Protocols for Clinicians, Supervisors, and Consultants from Leeds (2009). Thanks to the humanitarian non-governmental organization Trauma Aid UK (earlier it was Humanitarian Assistance Programmes UK and Ireland) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH), EMDR has been carrying out education for mental health professionals since 2010 (Hasanovi et al. 2011, 2016, 2017) so that EMDR trainees in BH have benefits from EMDR therapy through practicing of EMDR eight phases protocol in mandatory supervised practicum.