What EMDR consultation groups are
An EMDR consultation group is a small group of clinicians receiving EMDR-focused consultation from an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. Groups typically meet monthly or biweekly and cover live case presentations, protocol questions, and clinical debriefs.
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Educational reference material for EMDR-trained clinicians. It does not replace EMDRIA-approved Basic Training, consultation, supervision, or clinical judgement, and it is not medical advice.
EMDRIA rules for group hours
- Group size: 2–8 clinicians per session (over 8 doesn't count as consultation).
- Group cap: Up to 10 of your 20 certification hours may come from group consultation.
- Individual minimum: At least 10 hours must be one-on-one (a dyad counts as individual).
- Consultant status: Must be an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant at the time hours are logged.
How to run a strong group
- Rotate case presentations — every clinician presents at least once per quarter.
- Anchor each session to an EMDR competency (e.g. Phase 2 resourcing, interweaves, dissociation screening).
- Keep detailed notes: date, attendees, competencies covered, feedback given.
- Cap groups at 6 clinicians to preserve airtime.
Documentation & tracking
EMDRIA will ask for consultant name, date, format (group/individual/dyad), and hours. EMDR Assist's consultation hours tracker auto-logs group vs. individual hours and enforces the 10-hour group cap.
References
- EMDR International Association. EMDRIA Certification Requirements. Accessed 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Do EMDR consultation groups count toward EMDRIA certification?
Yes — up to 10 of the 20 required consultation hours may come from group consultation with an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. The remaining 10 must be individual (dyad also counts as individual).
How big can an EMDR consultation group be?
EMDRIA counts groups of 2–8 clinicians. Groups larger than 8 do not count toward certification hours.
What's the difference between group and individual EMDR consultation?
Individual is 1:1 with an Approved Consultant; a dyad (2 clinicians + consultant) still counts as individual. Group is 3–8 clinicians and is capped at 10 hours for certification.
How much does an EMDR consultation group cost?
Typically $40–$80 per hour per clinician, compared to $100–$200 for individual consultation.
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