Welcome to the EMDR Therapy Basic Training. It is a program meticulously designed to prepare professional therapists and counselors for EMDR practice in both local and international settings.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative and effective form of psychotherapy recognized worldwide. EMDRHK offers a comprehensive EMDR training program based on the original training model developed by the founder of EMDR therapy, Francine Shapiro (PhD).
It is accredited by the EMDR Institute (USA) and by EMDR Asia, and complies with the “Approved EMDR Training Curriculum” of EMDR Asia and the EMDR International Association.
Training structure
The EMDR Therapy Basic Training has two parts, Part-1 and Part-2.
In addition, participants must complete actual clinical practice and 12 hours of Group Sharing and Case Consultation (GSCC). Details are provided below.
Part-1 – Foundation
- 3-day workshop: lectures, demonstrations and supervised practice
- Foundational skills to work with simple cases
- After Part-1: practise EMDR with your own clients (simple cases)
Part-2 – Advanced
- Pre-Part 2 GSCC sessions: 6 hours of Group Sharing and Case Consultation
- 3-day workshop: lectures, demonstrations and supervised practice
- Focus on complex cases and diverse conditions
- After the Part-2 workshop: practise EMDR with your own clients (simple and complex cases)
- Advanced GSCC sessions: an additional 6 hours of advanced Group Sharing and Case Consultation
- Case Report: submit a comprehensive written report of an actual case you treated after completing the Part-2 workshop
Graduation
- Obtain the Certificate of Completion
- Get listed in the Registry of EMDR Therapists of Hong Kong
- Get listed in “Find a Therapist” (optional)
Full details and application form
Select Part-1 or Part-2 for full details and for the application forms.
About Group Sharing & Case Consultation (GSCC)
Our GSCC sessions, led by experienced EMDRHK trainers, provide guided reflection and support. These sessions create a collaborative space for sharing EMDR experiences, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Inspired by research by Professor Atara Sivan, GSCC encourages participants to discuss their EMDR case reports with the group. Sessions are tailored to fit the cultural context and learning styles of participants in Hong Kong.
References
For further reading on the effectiveness and benefits of our EMDR training approach, consider the following:
- Sivan, A. (2017, April). Facilitating EMDR therapists’ practice through group sharing and case consultation. Paper presented at the Third EMDR Asia Conference, Shanghai, China.
- Sivan, A. (2020, January). Reflection on Action: Supporting EMDR clinicians in their training and application. Paper presented at the Fourth EMDR Asia Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.