Question 1

Purpose

Accepted Answer

Why this service? Why now? Are you committed to excellence? Me too! As a clinician I have been committed to improvement, lifelong learning and a belief that when a clinician puts their best foot forward into a session - the client and the clinician both grow!

Question 2

What is the format for the sessions?

Accepted Answer

Online Video Conferences, pre recorded videos and phone calls – this means you can do it all from the comfort of your home or your office. Once registered, you will be sent a link to follow; each session I will start with a “mini lecture” on an EMDR topics including common stumbling blocks; this is followed by member case discussions (easy to follow template provided) and each member gets an opportunity to share challenges, developments and successes! We try to cap each group with 4-6 people

Question 3

Texts & Reading

Accepted Answer

We will be based in Francine Shapiro’s EMDR 3rd edition book with optional reading articles including from the EDMRIA journal   Chapter summaries will be reviewed as refreshers

Question 4

Pre-Requisites

Accepted Answer

EMDRIA approved basic training, preferred active clinical caseload in which you are using or hoping to use EMDR; an open and non judgemental attitude and desire to learn together

Question 5

Certification

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It is best practice to become and maintain EMDR Certification. Letters of support and reference are available as appropriate. Please be aware that Farah is currently a CIT and cansuggest a consultant for your remaining consulting hours.

Question 6

EMDR/EMRDIA Canadian Compliance

Accepted Answer

The new consultation package was just released and there are some expected changes pertaining to Individual Consultation for Certifications. These changes took effect Jan 1, 2020 – if you are hoping to become certified please visit their site or connect with me to discuss. All hours are eligible for the EMDRIA Certificated in EMDR Credentials; EMDR Consultation This practice adheres to the highest standards of Emdria and Dr. Francine Shapiro's practices.

Farah M. Kurji MSW, RCSW

Consulting & Professional Support