What the Consultee can expect of the CIT:
1. EMDRIA currently requires a minimum of 20 hours of consultation (at least 10 hours must be individual consultation) to apply for EMDRIA Certification. I require work samples of all 8 Phases and 3 Prongs of the standard EMDR therapy, and evidence of correcting any concerns prior to writing a recommendation letter for EMDRIA Certification. As a CIT, I can write a recommendation letter for EMDRIA certification; however, you must obtain a recommendation or endorsement from an Approved Consultant in order to be certified.
If you use more than one Consultant in your journey toward EMDRIA Certification, I require a minimum of 10 hours of individual consultation prior to writing a recommendation letter for you to submit for EMDRIA Certification. *Please Note: If you do NOT complete the required 10 minimum hours with me, I will not provide verification of hours to EMDRIA.
2. I encourage you to seek consultation from other consultants if they have a specialty area which fits your needs, but a requirement is my ability to speak with any additional CITs or ACs in order to clarify hours and endorsements. Please notify me as soon as possible if additional consultants are utilized for hours towards EMDRIA Certification. The guidance provided to you will be enhanced if you grant both consultants permission to speak to each other.
3. I will document and track our time spent in consultation. I will retain documentation of our consultation together for a five-year period from the date our work together concludes. I will write a letter of recommendation or written verification if you have acquired the skills and knowledge base to be Certified and demonstrate this. If the skills and knowledge have not been demonstrated, I can provide written documentation of the time spent in consultation, the skills and knowledge acquired and the areas still needing improvement. We will discuss issues as they arise especially if you are having difficulty.
4. I will keep abreast of current trends and changes happening with EMDR and trauma treatment. I will provide consultees with new information and accommodate your needs as long as it stays within the scope of my knowledge. I will refer to my consultant (Kelly Stevenson, LISW-S) if your needs are beyond my scope.
5. We will schedule our individual appointments as schedules permit. I am willing to commit to 2 consultation hours per month for your learning.
6. I will make efforts to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Any concerns about this, when shared with me, will be addressed with you in private.