Dr. Shaima Al Fardan

Attendance: Your presence at the entire training is required at all sessions. No partial credit can be awarded. You have read our EMDR Therapy Training information page prior to registering. Please also note that by taking the training in this online format, you will be required to take a quiz following the second part of the training, per EMDRIA guidelines.

Consultation: You have ONE YEAR (12 months) from the time that you begin this training to complete all of the requirements, the 10 hours of supplementary consultation,that are required for you to receive your Certificate of Training in EMDR Therapy from Dr Shaima Al Fardan in conjunction with The Institute for Creative Mindfulness. The cost of the 10 consultation hours are included in the cost of the online training and will be scheduled outside the hours of the training advertised here. If you do not complete the required sections in this time frame specified by EMDRIA, you are required to complete Part I again before continuing. Exceptions can be granted only in extreme circumstances (e.g., a humanitarian crisis, illness, or injury).

Training Information & Eligibility: You verify that you meet the eligibility requirements of being a Master’s level behavioral health clinician or are a graduate student with an appropriate recommendation. This training is offered in coordination with The Institute for Creative Mindfulness and Dr. Jamie Marich, who licensed the curriculum for this training. The curriculum is EMDRIA-approved serving clinicians in the United States and Canada, only with certain limited exceptions, the UAE being one exception. If you are a clinician living outside of the United States, Canada or UAE we suggest that you contact Dr Shaima Al Fardan first or check with your regional organization (e.g. EMDR Europe, EMDR Asia, EMDR Australia). 

Payment: Once you have completed and submitted registration you will receive a payment link. Your seat will only be reserved once you have successfully paid the invoice.

Please notify Dr Al Fardan at [email protected] with any changes. Note that requests for refunds are governed by our policies found HERE.

Correspondence from Training Organization: We regularly send correspondence about the training, including an email confirmation at registration and several emails leading up to each training. The emails presently come from [email protected]. Additionally, Dr Shaima may send out emails from [email protected]. If you are not receiving these emails, you are required to check your spam folder as new correspondence often ends up there. Once you receive your first correspondence, please save the email to your address book. If you have not received a confirmation email or other correspondence from the provider within seven days of the event, it is your responsibility to reach out to us by email.

Additional Reading Requirements: Please take note of the EMDR Therapy Training Reading List. EMDRIA requires that you purchase and read Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, which is available for purchase on Amazon and other retailers.

Professionalism: You will show up on time and be fully present for each session, acting in a professional manner. You will reach out to your trainer or any assistants if any unexpected problems arise. Staying present for online learning can come with its unique set of challenges, and you agree to take full responsibility for addressing your needs in the area of grounding and self-care during the training. You agree to refrain from any illicit substance use during the training and agree to speak with your faculty member or an assistant if you anticipate that your impairment due to prescribed medications might pose a problem during the training. The instructor and staff reserve the right to remove trainees at any time if the trainee creates an unsafe or unprofessional environment for you or for other trainees, or for any other reason, at their sole discretion.

Accommodations: We ask that if you are in need of any special accommodations that will allow you to take your training with us online, please email us with any special requests thirty days before the scheduled training. If, during the training, a need for an accommodation arises, you are expected to contact your trainer and/or practicum assistant immediately and we will discuss the best possible solution.

Confidentiality: There is no client relationship or other privilege that would create a duty rising to the level of clinical confidentiality in this training setting. However, you are expected to respect the confidentiality of other trainees in the group, and your trainer will explain the importance of confidentiality. Trainees who observe a problem with another trainee are expected to bring the problem to the lead trainer or other training staff. Similarly, if a staff member observes an issue with professionalism, they reserve the right to discuss that issue with the lead trainer.

Preparedness for Doing Your Own Work: Throughout the training, you will be expected to participate in a working practicum experience in the role of therapist, client, and observer. This means that you will be expected to do a small piece of your own, authentic clinical work. If you are currently in counseling or being treated for a mental health condition, it is recommended that you speak with your provider, alerting them that you are participating in the training. If you have received a major mental health diagnosis (past or present), you acknowledge that you are taking this training and engaging in this practicum at your own risk, and agree to alert the instructor or training staff before or during the training if any complications arise. You acknowledge that everyone taking part in the practicum experience is new to EMDR therapy and agree to keep the space as safe as possible for all involved. If any problems arise, you agree to address them with the trainer or staff members.

Email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.