EMDR Therapy Training
Become certified in EMDR Therapy with an EMDRIA Approved training offered by Dr. Shaima Al Fardan.
What is EMDR Therapy Training?
Discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is one of the most researched and utilized methods in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other forms of human distress connected to trauma and adverse life experiences. Whether your goal is to become an EMDR therapist as a specialty, or to integrate EMDR into your existing practice, this mindfulness-infused training program will help you meet your goals. The program equips you to work with real-world clinical presentations from day one, including how to handle complex and developmental trauma, addressing dissociation, and implementing EMDR into your current setting. Dr Shaima Al Fardan’s EMDR Therapy Training Program is offered through a special license from the Institute for Creative Mindfulness with a curriculum designed by Dr. Jamie Marich. The training program in EMDR therapy originated in Dr. Jamie’s home base of Northeast Ohio and is now offered worldwide, incorporating the diverse perspectives of our growing network.
Overview of EMDR Therapy Training
To meet the EMDRIA standards to become an EMDR Trained Therapist you must complete:
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20 Hours of Lecture
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20 Hours of Practicum
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10 Hours of Consultation
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Required Reading
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Complete the Learner Assessment
Eligibility Requirements
These requirements outline the minimum eligibility requirements to take an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training.
Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Qualifying medical doctors must be licensed to practice in their state/city/country.
Qualifying advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed to practice through their state/city/country.
Qualifying Mental Health Clinicians must have a master’s degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and be licensed to practice through their state/city/country.
Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals
These are clinicians who are actively pursuing a mental health license through their state/city/country while working under a licensed supervisor. Some of these license types include associate, intern, limited, provisional, temporary and pre-license.
Qualifying pre-licensed mental health clinicians must have a master's degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and must be actively pursuing a full license through their state/city/country while working under a licensed supervisor.
Graduate Students
Qualifying graduate students must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. First year graduate students are not eligible. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician.
Graduate students who would like to take an EMDR Training will need to submit certain documentation (graduate transcript, practicum or internship details, and a letter from their supervisor which includes the supervisor's license information and number) in order to verify their eligibility. Students do not need to provide EMDRIA with any documentation unless specifically asked to do so by EMDRIA staff. Any documentation that needs to be submitted would go directly to the training provider either prior to or during the training registration process.
For further information please visit https://www.emdria.org/emdr-training/eligibility-requirements-for-emdr-training/
Dr Shaima Al Fardan
“I’m an Emirati psychologist, born and raised in the UAE. During my training, I chose to specialize in issues that were often considered taboo and rarely discussed in the country, even though they were prevalent. As an Emirati psychologist, I felt it was both my responsibility and the community’s to tackle these culturally sensitive topics in the most approachable and respectful manner.”
Dr. Al Fardan is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the UAE and the United States. She has obtained degrees from prestigious institutions in both the United Kingdom and the United States, and has received comprehensive training in both countries. Throughout her career, she has worked in various public and private hospitals as well as mental health clinics, providing compassionate care to patients facing a wide range of challenges as well as setting up adult psychotherapy services and internship programs for junior Clinical Psychologists.
Dr. Al Fardan's areas of specialization include but are not limited to trauma and stress-related disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, domestic violence, gender and sexuality and substance abuse disorders. She is well-versed in the field of Clinical Psychology and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care for her patients. Her treatment approach is tailored to the unique difficulties faced by each individual utilizing evidence-based treatments designed to support individuals in their journey towards improved mental well-being.
Although Dr Al Fardan has been trained in a number of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), her main focus is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Her journey with EMDR started in 2010 after witnessing how effectively symptoms dissipated in a colleague’s client after using EMDR and got her training from EMDR Europe. After some years of practicing, she decided to get accreditation from EMDRIA and started assisting in EMDR Basic trainings specifically targeted towards the MENA region until she became a trainer herself. She is an Approved EMDR Consultant and Trainer.
Dr. Al Fardan's areas of specialization include but are not limited to trauma and stress-related disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, domestic violence, gender and sexuality and substance abuse disorders. She is well-versed in the field of Clinical Psychology and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care for her patients. Her treatment approach is tailored to the unique difficulties faced by each individual utilizing evidence-based treatments designed to support individuals in their journey towards improved mental well-being.
Although Dr Al Fardan has been trained in a number of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), her main focus is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Her journey with EMDR started in 2010 after witnessing how effectively symptoms dissipated in a colleague’s client after using EMDR and got her training from EMDR Europe. After some years of practicing, she decided to get accreditation from EMDRIA and started assisting in EMDR Basic trainings specifically targeted towards the MENA region until she became a trainer herself. She is an Approved EMDR Consultant and Trainer.
