EMDR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

EMDR Certification is different than completion of EMDR Basic Training. Many psychotherapists use EMDR in their clinical work without becoming certified. In order to say that you are "EMDR Certified",  you complete additional training and practice requirements and submit an application to EMDRIA. For more information, please visit the EMDRIA website.

Reading for EMDR Basic Training
Required Reading for EMDR Basic Training is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures by Francine Shapiro (2001) The Guildford Press. Make sure to get the 2001 second edition. Read this book between Level I and II.

Strongly recommended to read prior to Basic Training is EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Trauma by Shapiro and Forrest (1997) Basic Books.

Go to the Bookstore to purchase these books and browse other recommended reading.

Boulder Location Information
• EMDR Basic Training Site is the Safehouse Outreach Center at 835 North Street (Mapquest Link)

• Note that the EMDR Advanced Training Site is Crossroads Gardens: 1800 30th Street, Suite 201 (mapquest link)

• Search for lodging in Boulder (Link to Priceline)

• Information on RTD bus from Denver Airport to Boulder (RTD Link then click Skyride and Route AB)

Santa Fe Location Information
• EMDR Basic Training Site is the Santa Fe Community Guidance Center at 2960 Rodeo Park Dr. W. (Mapquest link)

• Search for lodging in Santa Fe (Link to Priceline)