EMDR Therapy Training

About Our Training Program

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, our mindfulness-infused training program will help you meet your goals. Rutti Counseling & Consultation's EMDR Therapy Training Program is offered through a special license from the Institute for Creative Mindfulness (ICM) with a curriculum designed by Dr. Jamie Marich. The ICM curriculum equips you to work with real-world clinical presentations from day one of training, including how to handle complex and developmental trauma, address dissociation, and implement EMDR into your current setting.

This EMDR Therapy Training curriculum and Suzanne (Suzi) Rutti, MSW, LISW-S are approved by the EMDR International Association, the standards of which require that students engage in:

  • 20 hours of lecture
  • 20 hours of practicum
  • 10 hours of consultation*
  • Required reading and completion of an open-book learner assessment

*The cost of consultation may or may not be included in the cost of the training program depending on the structure of the course you choose.  Please read the details of each training course for more information.

Description: EMDR Therapy Foundational Training Part I

Part I Training (3 days = 21 total hours of lecture and practicum) covers the basics of trauma, the adaptive information processing model, trauma-informed stabilization, and the basic methodology and mechanisms of action used in EMDR therapy. You will be able to practice EMDR therapy with certain cases after completion of Part I.

Day 1 of the training course covers the foundational material that you will need on trauma, specifically discussed through the adaptive information processing model (AIP), that you will need to competently deliver EMDR Therapy. By the end of the day you will also see a live demonstration in EMDR Therapy. Day 2 of the course takes you into specific study of EMDR Therapy Phases 1-2, generally seen as the phases of foundation and stabilization. By the end of the day you will be practicing these phases in your practicum sessions under supervision. Decision-making about moving into Phases 3-6 is also discussed, and an overview of the remaining Phases of EMDR is presented in lecture. In Day 3 you will practice Phases 3-8 of EMDR Therapy under supervision in your practicum sessions, which compose the bulk of the day. You will also receive introductory instruction for dealing with abreactions in EMDR Therapy, effectively working with dissociation, and discuss the next steps for your training and consultation development in EMDR.

Description: EMDR Therapy Foundational Training Part II

Part II Training (3 days = 21 total hours of lecture and practicum) delivers enhanced practicum content, covering best practices for using EMDR Therapy with special populations and in the difficult scenarios of clinical practice; advanced content on ethics and neurobiology are also covered, in addition to working with the art of case conceptualization. Day 4 of the training focuses on ethical practice, learning about interweaves, and working with abreaction and dissociation in more complex scenarios. By the end of Day 4, participants will have had a chance to practice supervised implementation of some of these techniques. Day 5 instructs participants on specific protocols/targeting sequences, best practices with special populations and clinical situations, accessing of specialty resources and protocols for variously noted populations, and appropriate use of modifications (according to the EMDRIA definition of EMDR). By the end of Day 5, participants will experience supervised practice of targeting sequences/protocol for identified special populations/situations. In Day 6 participants will review the neurobiology of trauma, present a clinical case study through the EMDR Therapy/AIP framework, complete supervised practice of practice elements, discuss the characteristics of a strong EMDR therapist, and develop a plan for continued consultation.

For a full description of the training program and daily objectives, please click here

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits offered for each training course may vary by each event.  Please click on the training bundle under our Schedule of Trainings for more information about Continuing Education Approvals. Please also note that APA approved sponsors are accepted by many state boards, such as California BBS and major licensure boards in the state of Pennsylvania.  You are responsible for filling out any pre- or post- approval forms in your state of licensure and with your board of licensure that may consider APA credits toward your continuing education.

This training is offered in coordination with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness and Dr. Jamie Marich, who licensed the curriculum for this training. Please refer to ICM's organizational policies for any customer service issues pertaining to CE credit hours. Rutti Counseling & Consultation maintains responsibility for the operations of the training, including training delivery, registration, and staffing of the training.

For full training agendas and timing, please click here

Costs, Fees, Logistics & Eligibility

Training fees: Please refer to our schedule for the posted fees for each training.  Trainings must be purchased as a bundle. Consultation costs may or may not be included in the cost of training depending on the training structure chosen.

Lunch is on your own for all days of the training.

All facilities used by Rutti Counseling & Consultation, LLC are in compliance with ADA standards.  Please send an email to info@rutticounseling.com if you have any concerns about access to the training.

Payments accepted: major credit cards, checks.  Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Scholarships/Discounts: RCC recognizes the impact of systemic racism on accessibility to training and education specifically for individuals that identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other traditionally underrepresented persons of color (BIPOC). We are proud to offer a discounted rate for training in an effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our training and larger EMDR therapy communities. Please use the coupon code "BIPOC" at checkout.

We also offer a Diversity and Social Justice Scholarship.  For more information, please click here.

Consultation fees:  For most public trainings offered, the trainee is responsible for arranging and paying for their 10 hours of supplementary consultation.  At the foundational training level you are required to use one of the Institute for Creative Mindfulness consultants or consultants-in-training to complete your consultation.

Our team members' fees vary depending on their specialties and geographical location.  See the consultation section below for more information.  To complete EMDR therapy training, all consultation hours can be met through group consultations.  You will receive more information on booking consultation at the Part I training.

Logistics: Spaces for each training are very limited since we have to maintain a low attendee-to-faculty ratio (10:1 for practicum).  Thus, payment is required at the time of registration to confirm your spot.  We will keep a waitlist if the training is closed.  Rutti Counseling & Consultation will refund any training fees in full if you cancel two weeks prior to the training minus a 5% processing fee.  If you cancel within two weeks of the training, you will be refunded half of your money OR you have the option to apply that balance to a future training with Rutti Counseling & Consultation.  Only medical documented reasons or family deaths are considered as an exception to this policy.  No-shows are not eligible for a refund.

If you choose to reschedule your training to a later date, we will allow one transfer.  If you are not able to attend the training you rescheduled for, your registration will be forfeited and you will be required to pay an additional registration fee if you wish to continue with a future date.  Rescheduling requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the training.  Any requests for rescheduling with less than two weeks notice will be considered a cancelation and the above policy will apply.

Please note that training fees and registration cannot be transferred across different companies that are affiliated with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness. If you can no longer attend a date offered by Rutti Counseling & Consultation, you will be asked to cancel your registration and register with a different training company.

Rutti Counseling & Consultation reserves the right to cancel any scheduled in-person training due to a public health issue/COVID safety concern.  In some cases, an online training may be offered in place of in-person. In the event that a training is cancelled or you do not wish to attend online, you may transfer to another training or receive a refund.

As of January 1, 2023, trainees have 12 months to complete both parts of the training and the required consultation hours whether you are taking your training in-person or online. If you do not complete your required sections in this time frame specified by EMDRIA, you are required to complete Part I and Part II again before continuing. If you began your Part I training prior to January 1, 2023, the rules that were posted at the time you began your training apply to the completion deadline. To submit consultation verification, please visit https://www.suzannerutti.com/consultation.

Documentation replacement fees: Replacement documents (certificates of completion, CE verification, wall certificates, etc.) can be replicated in the event they are lost or unavailable. RCC reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of $10 per document for replacement if the request is over 30 days from when the document was originally issued. Please email us at info@rutticounseling.com with any questions or concerns.

Eligibility to take the training:  

In order to take an EMDRIA-approved training program, you must meet one of the following requirements for eligibility:

  • A masters or doctoral degree in a clinical mental health-related field (e.g., counseling, marriage & family therapy, social, psychology) required.  Although it is not required, it is strongly preferred that you are in active clinical practice and working with clients
  • Master's level students may be permitted to take the course if Rutti Counseling & Consultation receives a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or clinical site supervisor ahead of time. Requests and letters of recommendation can be sent to info@rutticounseling.com. Your registration is not considered complete/confirmed until approval is granted.
  • Medical professionals (e.g. master's level nurses, physicians) are also be eligible to take the course if they possess a clinical master's or doctorate degree and if their primary specialty is within mental health.  Prior approval is required from Rutti Counseling & Consultation. Requests and supplemental information can be sent to info@rutticounseling.com. Your registration is not considered complete/confirmed until approval is granted.
  • Chemical dependency professionals with a master's degree or higher may also be eligible to take the course.  Pastoral/Christian counselors, art/music/dance therapists may also be eligible if they can show sufficient clinical content on their Master's level transcripts.  Prior approval is required from Rutti Counseling & Consultation. Requests and supplemental information can be sent to info@rutticounseling.com. Your registration is not considered complete/confirmed until approval is granted.

*For more about RCC's Organizational Policies, please visit this link*

Schedule of Trainings

Please click on the registration link for more information about the training, including continuing education approvals. For our full training registration site, please visit https://rutticounseling.thinkific.com/.

EMDR Therapy Training ONLINE with Suzi Rutti

EMDR Therapy Training Online with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

October/December Bundle

Part I: October 18-20, 2024

Part II: December 6-8, 2024

Registration and more information

EMDR Therapy Training Online with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

January/April Bundle

Part I: January 24-26, 2025

Part II: April 11-13, 2025

Registration and more information

EMDR Therapy Training Online with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

March/June Bundle

Part I: March 14-16, 2025

Part II: June 6-8, 2025

Registration and more information

EMDR Therapy Training Online with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

August/November Bundle

Part I: August 22-24, 2025

Part II: November 14-16, 2025

Registration and more information

EMDR Therapy Training Online with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

October/January Bundle

Part I: October 17-19, 2025

Part II: January 23-25, 2026

Registration and more information

EMDR Therapy Training IN-PERSON with Suzi Rutti

EMDR Therapy Training In-Person with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

September/December Bundle

Part I: September 20-22, 2024

Part II: December 13-15, 2024

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

795 Yard St

Columbus, OH 43212

Registration and more information

RCC offers a designated discounted hotel rate for trainees who are traveling to Columbus and would like to stay on-site.  To book a room, please use the following links or booking codes:

September Part I: Use this booking link or use the booking code G-EDSE. The discounted rate will only be available for booking until 08/20/2024.

December Part II: Use this booking link or use the booking code G-EDDC. The discounted rate will only be available for booking until 11/12/2024.

EMDR Therapy Training In-Person with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

February/May Bundle

Part I: February 21-23, 2025

Part II: May 16-18, 2025

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

795 Yard St

Columbus, OH 43212

Registration and more information

EMDR Therapy Training In-Person with Suzi Rutti, LISW-S

September/December Bundle

Part I: September 19-21, 2025

Part II: December 5-7, 2025

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

795 Yard St

Columbus, OH 43212

Registration and more information

For a schedule of advanced topics courses, please click  here
For a directory of advanced topics homestudy courses, please click  here
*If you previously took an in-person Part I course with Suzi prior to 2024 and still need to complete a Part II course, please contact Suzi directly at suzannerutti@rutticounseling.com to register for Part II.

Consultation

For current information about Suzi Rutti’s consultation offered at Rutti Counseling and Consultation, LLC, please visit link. You may also complete your required consultation hours with consultants that have been approved by The Institute for Creative Mindfulness.  Click here for updated information and rates.

Required and Recommended Reading & Resources

We've prepared a guideline of the resources we require and recommend as part of our training, including notes on when best to read each resources. There are several that are useful for you to read in preparation for the training and others that you will be able to best comprehend after the various phases of your training. Click HERE to access the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer scholarships or payment plans for your training program?

Rutti Counseling & Consultation offers a Diversity & Social Justice Scholarship.  For more information and to apply, click here. We also offer a specific discount for individuals that identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian and other traditionally underrepresented persons of color (BIPOC). Please use the coupon code "BIPOC" at checkout.

I am interested in EMDR therapy training but I'm not sure that it's for me. Is there somewhere I can find out more?

Watch this complimentary video on EMDR therapy training offered by EMDRIA by clicking this link.

Will I be able to do EMDR therapy with my clients after Part I?

Yes, with certain clients. Your trainer and small group facilitators will help you determine which clients will be the best fit for starting EMDR Therapy. It is a common misconception that you aren't able to use EMDR until the whole training is completed.

Is finishing training in EMDR therapy the same as being certified?

No. You will receive a Certificate of EMDR Therapy Training after successful completion of Parts I & II and your required consultation. At that point, you may refer to yourself as "fully trained in EMDR Therapy." If you complete only Part I, you may cite that you have "partial training" or "some training" in EMDR Therapy. Many competent EMDR therapists practice EMDR Therapy with only the Certificate of EMDR Therapy training. This is completely acceptable and generally ethical. In our view, the best ethical safeguard is to make sure that some of your continuing education for the rest of your career is directly connected to EMDR Therapy if you're going to continue to use it. After completion of our Training Program in EMDR Therapy, you are eligible to begin the optional process for applying to be a Certified EMDR Therapist through the EMDR International Association. For more information on that process, click HERE.

I registered and then something came up: Am I eligible for a refund?

If you need to cancel and we receive your cancellation in writing (email is fine) 2 weeks prior to the training, you are eligible for a full refund less a $25.00 administrative processing fee. If you no-show, you are not eligible for a refund of any kind unless documentation of medical or similar emergencies can be provided within one week after the training ends. In the case of inclement weather, should we cancel the training, your registration would simply be moved to our reschedule date. If the reschedule date isn't available for you we can offer you another date or entertain your request for a refund.  If you decide to cancel your trip due to weather and we are still having the training, the best we can offer is to move your training registration to the next available training. All other situations handled on a case-by-case basis.

Cancellation between two weeks and one week of the training merits a half refund. All refunds, full and partial, are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee. If you cancel within a week of the training the best we can offer is a half credit towards a future training with Rutti Counseling & Consultation, LLC. If you terminate your training or need to leave it early for any reason, you are not eligible for a refund. Attendance at the entire training is required for our program to remain compliant with EMDRIA standards. Please see us with any questions on this policy or for questions about how you can make up missed segments of the training.

If you choose to reschedule your training to a later date, we will allow one transfer.  If you are not able to attend the training you rescheduled for, your registration will be forfeited and you will be required to pay an additional registration fee if you wish to continue with a future date.  Rescheduling requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the training.  Any requests for rescheduling with less than two weeks notice will be considered a cancelation and the above policy will apply.

New policy as of August 28, 2022:

I took a Part I EMDR training with another provider. Can I finish Part II with your program?

We evaluate these situations on a case by case basis. Generally the answer is yes as long as you can provide verification of your Part I training with the other provider. We do ask you to complete all 10 of your consultation hours with us, including 4-6 of those hours before your Part II training as a refresher and so that you can get acquainted with our training program and style.

If I take Part I in your program can I finish Part II and consultation in another approved program?

This would be the decision of the other program in question. We cannot make any guarantees.

Can I complete my supplementary consultation requirement with any EMDRIA-approved consultant? 

No. During your foundational training we require that you complete your supplementary consultation with one of our approved consultants on the Institute for Creative Mindfulness team.

Do I have to complete consultation between Part 1 & Part 2 or can it wait until both trainings are over?

We recommend that you take 4-6 hours of consultation (available in groups or individually) between your Part 1 & 2 training to ensure getting the most out of the Part 2. If for some reason you are not able to complete any consultation between Part 1 & Part 2 you are still allowed to take the Part 2, there will be more catch-up work to be completed afterwards and you may not receive full benefit from the Part 2 training.

Do you offer continuing education credits?

Continuing education credits offered for each training course may vary by each event.  Please click on the training bundle under our Schedule of Trainings for more information about Continuing Education Approvals. Please also note that APA approved sponsors are accepted by many state boards, such as California BBS and major licensure boards in the state of Pennsylvania.  You are responsible for filling out any pre- or post- approval forms in your state of licensure and with your board of licensure that may consider APA credits toward your continuing education.

This training is offered in coordination with the Institute for Creative Mindfulness and Dr. Jamie Marich, who licensed the curriculum for this training. Please refer to ICM's organizational policies for any customer service issues pertaining to CE credit hours. Rutti Counseling & Consultation maintains responsibility for the operations of the training, including training delivery, registration, and staffing of the training.

Do you offer your training in other languages?

The Institute for Creative Mindfulness offers training in Spanish and Arabic.  There are also specific training cohorts available for BIPOC clinicians.  To find a specific training, please visit the ICM master schedule here.

What do you suggest that I do in preparation for the training?

If you are interested in getting some preliminary reading done before the training, we've prepared a guideline to the books we recommend as part of our training, including notes on when best to read each resources. There are several that are useful for you to read in preparation for the training and others that you will be able to best comprehend after the various phases of your training. Click HERE to access the list.

What is expected of me as a participant in this training program?

By registering for training with RCC, you will be asked to agree to our informed consent which can be found within each training description by following the registration and information link. You can also access our informed consent policies here.

Is this training program inclusive of all identities?

Rutti Counseling & Consultation offers a space for all trainees to openly discuss and explore individual attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviors.  We are committed to ongoing cultural humility and the affirmation of all individuals.  We believe in a healing-centered approach to working with all individuals. Services at RCC are available to every person regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, class, ability status, natal sex, military status, spiritual practice, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. Following training, Suzi will share resources for specific private consultation groups that may be of interest to you.  If you are interested in a training offered specifically for BIPOC clinicians, Spanish-speaking, or Arabic-speaking clinicians, please visit the master ICM schedule here. For information about the organizational values of ICM, please visit here.

What are people saying about your training?

Check out some reviews from past participants here.

How can I learn more about Suzi?

Please watch this introduction video to hear more about Suzi's EMDR story

I am traveling from out of town to take the training. What airport do I fly into and where can I stay?

For Columbus, we recommend that you fly into John Glenn Columbus International Airport.  You will either need to arrange transportation to/from the airport with your hotel accommodations, or use a transportation service like Uber or a cab to get to/from your hotel.

All in-person trainings are scheduled at:

Hyatt Place OSU/Grandview

795 Yard Street

Columbus, OH 43212

Please contact the hotel to determine if any rooms are still available through the courtesy block reserved for trainees. You can find more information about hotel blocks in your training platform.

 

Hotels near John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Columbus Airport Marriott

Best Western Port Columbus

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport

 

You can also try Airbnb for nearby accommodations

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