Program Philosophy
Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute is committed to exceeding EMDR International Association standards for basic training in EMDR. Our training program is designed and structured to fully prepare you to integrate EMDR into your clinical practice. We offer a comprehensive training model that incorporates consultation in developmental increments over the course of the training.
Program Organization
There are four training modules presented over a ten to twelve week period. These two-day periods of training allow for paced development of procedural skills, review of essential concepts, and in depth consultation regarding your initial practice experiences.
A Unique Format for Clinical Training
Our clinically focused training format includes all EMDRIA required hours of consultation in Modules 2, 3 and 4. With SonomaPTI you do not have to schedule or pay for consultation separately. Consultation is built right into the training schedule and included in the standard training fee. Many other EMDRIA approved training programs require you to schedule consultation on your own and pay for consultation in addition to the training fee.
Other EMDRIA approved training programs offer intensive three or five day formats that compress basic EMDR training to just one or two intensive training sessions. Research on learning and training shows that after two days of training your ability to retain new information drops quickly. SonomaPTI’s format is designed to spread your learning and skills development over four two-day modules. With SonomaPTI’s clinically focused training format you have more opportunities for review and repeated practice of key perceptual, conceptual, and clinical skills. SonomaPTI is unique in offering you paced, structured homework materials in each module with easy-to-use forms and scripts to support you in integrating EMDR into your current clinical setting.
Registration Information and Training Fees
New, dramatically lower registration fees are being offered for the inaugural fall 2010 training. Affordable rates for interns and agency employees. By clicking the menu items on the right, you can read detailed registration information.
You may also downloaded the complete Registration Instructions and Checklist on the Registration Forms page. Please read this information in full before submitting your registration application and payment.
EMDRIA Approved Basic Training in EMDR
Our Basic Training in EMDR is approved by the EMDR International Association. Graduates are eligible to become EMDRIA members and to pursue EMDRIA Certification.
On-site training
Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute can provide Basic Training in EMDR at your location.