Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute

EMDRIA approved training in EMDR therapy

Registration Forms for Basic Training in EMDR Therapy

Registration instructions for Basic Training in EMDR

All forms to register are available on this page.

These are "smart" PDF forms. All form fields and signatures can be completed on your computer using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC instead of by hand.

Please download and submit the following:

  1. The first two pages of the Registration Application Form.
  2. A signed and dated copy of the Participant's Agreement Form.
  3. A current copy of your CV or resume.
  4. A copy of your current professional license OR If you are not licensed for independent practice, include the additional documentation described in the Non Licensed Applicant Instructions.
  5. If you are applying for a mental health agency or student discount, include the Agency or Student Discount Form and a letter from your supervisor on agency letterhead. Note: licensed clinicians in HMO, VA and government settings are not eligible for the small agency discount.
  6. If you are requesting the reviewer discount, include a copy of your Certificate of Completion from another EMDRIA approved basic training in EMDR.
  7. Include your personal check, cashier’s check or money order (payable to "Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute" or "SonomaPTI") or complete the installment contract form on page three of the Individual Registration Application Form. See the application form for payment details.
Note: Incomplete registrations will not be processed and will face delays. We are happy to answer any questions you have about the training or registration process. Please use the Contact Us button above to call or email us.

After submitting your registration application, we encourage you to download the Pre-training Reading List (the last link below) and order the two books you will need for this training.

  • Registration Instructions and Checklist

  • Registration Form - Zoom (Required form)

  • Participant Agreement (Required form)

  • Agency Eligibility and Discount form

  • Student Eligibility and Discount form

  • Non-licensed Applicant Instructions

  • Transfer Agreement

  • Pre-training reading list (For all participants)
Acceptance into the training

Early registration is highly recommended. Register before August 5, 2021 to receive an early registration discount.

Registration closes on September 7, 2021 for the Fall 2021 training program. Your application must be received by September 7, 2021 to be considered.

There is a 25-item open-book, pre-training test to be completed before the first weekend of training on September 11 and 12, 2021. You will need to complete the pre-training required reading as listed in the PDF available above in order to complete the pre-test. When registering after August 15, 2021, consider purchasing as e-books the two required textbooks to avoid shipping delays.

Please allow three to five business days for the review of your application for registration. You will be promptly notified of your acceptance into the training program.

To help you prepare for the training, the pre-training reading list is available for download above. ×