EMDR EUROPE ACCREDITED PRACTITIONER COMPETENCY BASED FRAMEWORK Guidelines fr Accreditatin as an EMDR Eurpe Accredited Practitiner Applicants must have cmpleted EMDR Basic training by a recgnised EMDR Eurpe Accredited Trainer Applicants seeking EMDR Eurpe Accreditatin as a Practitiner must be members f their Natinal EMDR Assciatin Applicants seeking EMDR Eurpe Accreditatin as a Practitiner must have a minimum f tw years prfessinal experience befre they can becme accredited by EMDR Eurpe Applicants shuld have a minimum perid f ne year after cmpletin f EMDR Basic Training befre being eligible in seeking EMDR Eurpe Accreditatin as a Practitiner The applicant has actively engaged in EMDR Clinical Supervisin/ Cnsultatin and demnstrated cmpetency in all areas f Parts A, B & C f the EMDR Eurpe Practitiner Cmpetency-Based Framewrk. It is estimated that this wuld require a minimum f 20 hurs clinical supervisin frm an EMDR Eurpe Accredited Clinical Supervisr/ Cnsultant That the EMDR Clinical Supervisr/ Cnsultant supervising the applicant has directly witnessed the applicants EMDR clinical wrk either thrugh the use f vide/dvd r In Viv The applicant has engaged in a minimum number f 50 EMDR sessins befre seeking EMDR Eurpe Accreditatin as a Practitiner f which the majrity are reprcessing sessins. The applicant has treated a minimum number f 25 clients with EMDR as an eightphase psychlgical treatment interventin f which the majrity are reprcessing sessins. The applicant prvides TWO references in supprt f their applicatin - ne MUST be prvided by their EMDR Eurpe Accredited Clinical Supervisr/ Cnsultant, the secnd frm a persn wh can cmment upn the applicants prfessinal practice and standing. The applicant is aware that the perid f accreditatin with EMDR Eurpe is fr a perid f 5-years befre re-accreditatin is required s as t maintain EMDR accreditatin. EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Nvember 2013 EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 1 -
EMDR Clinical Supervisr/ Cnsultant s Reference fr the EMDR Eurpe Practitiner Cmpetency Based Framewrk EMDR Clinical Supervisr/ Cnsultant Accreditatin Reference Guideline and Checklist Rating Scale 1: Limited 2. Basic 3. Gd 4. Advanced Part A: Theretical Framewrk f EMDR Therapy and the Adaptive Infrmatin Prcessing Paradigm Limited Basic Gd Advanced Supervisee demnstrates a grunded understanding f the theretical basis f EMDR and the Adaptive Infrmatin Prcessing (AIP) Mdel and is able t cnvey this effectively t clients in prviding a treatment verview. Part B: The Basic Eight-Phase Prtcl Phase 1 - Histry Taking: The Supervisee is able t ascertain an apprpriate general histry frm the client incrprating the fllwing elements Obtain a histry f the rigins f the disrder infrmed by the AIP mdel including dysfunctinal behaviur and symptms Determine if the client is apprpriate fr EMDR selectin? Identifies red flags including screening fr Dissciative Disrders. Is able t identify apprpriate safety factrs including the utilisatin (were apprpriate) the Dissciative Experience Scale II (DES), Risk Assessment, Life Cnstraints, Eg Strength, and the availability f supprt structures Demnstrates an ability t cnceptualise the case utilising the AIP mdel Clarifies the client s desired state fllwing therapeutic interventin That the client is able t effectively deal with high levels f physical and emtinal levels f disturbance T determine apprpriate target selectin and target sequencing in cnsideratin t the past, present & future In cases f multiple targets t utilise either priritising r clustering Identify a tuchstne event that relates t the client s issue. Phase 2 - Preparatin: The supervisee is able t establish an effective therapeutic relatinship in cnfrmance with Natinal r Prfessinal standards and Cde f Cnduct. The supervisee is effective in: Obtaining infrmed cnsent frm clients Testing Bilateral Stimulatin (BLS) with clients Teaches and checks client s ability t self-regulate including the utilisatin f the safe/secure place and resurce installatin with clients Makes client s aware f the Stp signal Demnstrates an effective ability in addressing client s cncerns, fears, queries r anxieties EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 2 -
Utilisatin f an effective metaphr Phase 3 Assessment: During the Assessment Phase the supervisee determines the cmpnents f the target memry and establishes baseline measures fr the client s reactins t the prcess Selecting target image and wrst aspect Identifying the Negative & Psitive Cgnitins Establishes negative cgnitins that are a currently held, negative self-referencing belief, that is irratinal, generalisable and has affect resnance that accurately fcuses upn the target issue Ensures cgnitins are within same dmain/ matched categry When necessary the supervisee effectively assists the client in ascertaining a pertinent NC & PC Utilises the Validity f Cgnitin (VOC) scale at an emtinal level and in direct relatin t the target Identifies emtins generated frm the target issue r event Cnsistent use f the Subjective Units f Disturbance [SUD s] scale t evaluate the ttal disturbance Identifying bdy sensatins and lcatin Phase 4 Desensitisatin: During the Desensitisatin Phase the supervisee prcesses the dysfunctinal material stred in all channels assciated with the target event and any ancillary channels Remind clients t just ntice what ever cmes up during prcessing whilst encuraging the client t nt discard any infrmatin that might be generated. Changes during prcessing can relate t images, sunds, cgnitins, emtins and physical sensatins Cmpetency in the prvisin f Bilateral Stimulatin emphasising the imprtance f eye mvements Pst Set interventins, and evidence f staying ut f the way as much as pssible. Engages in the use f verbal & nn-verbal reassurance t client s during each Set Maintaining mmentum thrughut the desensitisatin stage with minimalist interventin where pssible Returning t target when apprpriate When prcessing becmes blck apprpriate interventins are utilised including alteratin in the Bilateral Simulatin and/r the utilisatin f Cgnitive Interweaves Examples f effective cgnitive interweaves utilised during the Desensitisatin Phase when prcessing has becme blcked Effectively manages client s heightened levels f affect utilising bth accelerating and deaccelerating interventins. EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 3 -
Phase 5 - Installatin: During the Installatin Phase the supervisee cncentrates primarily upn the full integratin f a psitive self-assessment with the targeted infrmatin The supervisee enhances the Psitive Cgnitin (PC) linked specifically with the target issue r event The Psitive Cgnitin is checked fr bth applicability and current validity ensuring the PC chsen is the mst meaningful t the client Utilisatin f the Validity f Cgnitin scale t evaluate the Psitive Cgnitin Addressing any blcks during the Installatin Phase. If new material emerges supervisee effectively returns t the mst apprpriate phase f the EMDR Prtcl r the utilisatin f an Incmplete Sessin Phase 6 - Bdy Scan: During the Bdy Scan Phase the supervisee cnsiders the link between the client s riginal memry/event and the discernable physical resnance that this may generate The supervisee enables client s t hld bth the memry/ event and the psitive cgnitin in mind whilst mentally scanning their entire bdy t identify and lingering tensin, tightness r unusual sensatin and apply Bilateral Stimulatin (BLS) The supervisee is prepared fr further material t surface and t apprpriately respnd by either returning t the mst apprpriate phase f the EMDR Prtcl r the utilisatin f an Incmplete Sessin Phase 7 Clsure: The Supervisee shuld cnsistently clse a sessin with prper instructin leaving the client in a psitive frame f mind and able t safely return hme: Allws time fr clsure Utilisatin f the debrief Effective utilisatin f the Incmplete Sessin Incrprates apprpriate cntainment exercises and safety assessment Encurages clients t maintain a lg between sessins Phase 8 - Re-evaluatin f previus sessin: During the Re-evaluatin Phase the supervisee cnsistently assesses hw well the previusly targeted material has been reslved and determines if new prcessing is necessary. The supervisee actively integrates the targeting sessin within an verall treatment plan: Returning t previus targets Identifying client evidence f re-adjustment Has the individual target been reslved? EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 4 -
Has ther material been activated that must be addressed? Have all necessary targets been prcessed in relatin t the past, present and future? Utilisatin, when necessary f a Future/ Psitive Template Has client readjusted apprpriately t within their scial system? The supervisee effectively terminates therapy PART C: Supervisee demnstrates an understanding f PTSD and traumatlgy Supervisee demnstrates an understanding f using EMDR either as part f a cmprehensive therapy interventin r as a means f symptm reductin. PART D: Please specify the cntext within which the EMDR Clinical Supervisin/ Cnsultatin tk place and the number f hurs: Face t face [individual].... hurs Face t face [Grup]. hurs Telephne. hurs Email. hurs Other... hurs Please specify yur reasns fr recmmending yur supervisee s accreditatin as an EMDR Eurpe Practitiner? EMDR Clinical Supervisr/Cnsultant Signature:.. Please print name:.. Date:. EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 5 -
Secnd Reference in Supprt f an Applicatin fr EMDR Eurpe Accreditatin This reference frms part f the applicatin prcess fr accreditatin as an EMDR Eurpe Practitiner I supprt this applicatin fr EMDR Eurpe Accreditatin as an EMDR Eurpe Practitiner fr: Name f Applicant:... I knw the applicant frm the fllwing cntext: Please Tick Head f Service/ Clinical Manager Prfessinal Clleague Academic Clleague Clinical Supervisin Grup member I can cnfirm the applicants experience in the practice f EMDR and that the applicant s prfessinal practice is in accrdance with the ethical guidelines f their respective prfessinal rganisatin. Please print name:... Signature:... Date:... EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 6 -
EMDR Eurpe Re-accreditatin Criteria 1. EMDR Practitiners, Supervisrs/Cnsultants are required t seek reaccreditatin frm their EMDR Natinal Assciatin every five years. 2. Re-accreditatin will allw the EMDR Eurpe Practitiner, Supervisr/Cnsultant t cntinue t be listed as an EMDR Practitiner/ Cnsultant n their EMDR Natinal Assciatin website which will be linked t the EMDR Eurpe website. 3. EMDR Eurpe Practitiner, Supervisr/Cnsultant is engaged in current practice f EMDR underpinned by the Adaptive Infrmatin Prcessing (AIP) Mdel 4. The applicatin fr re-accreditatin shuld include:- a. Prf that he/she is a full member f their EMDR Natinal Assciatin b. Evidence that he/she has previusly met the accreditatin criteria (as certified by the EMDR Natinal Assciatin) and that he/she has full prfessinal standing, status r registratin, and is nt facing any disciplinary cnsideratin, actin r prceedings. c. Evidence that he/she has acquired 50 EMDR/ AIP based credits during the 5-year perid since the last accreditatin. (1 hur= 1 EMDR Eurpe credit) d. The EMDR Natinal Assciatin will determine a reasnable mix f EMDR activities t fulfil the 50 credits. This may include attendance at cnferences, presentatins research activities, supervisin, teaching activities, evidence f reading, clinical research and cntributins t the develpment f EMDR at natinal r reginal levels. e. The EMDR Natinal Assciatin has the discretin t cnsider mitigating circumstances when re-accreditatin criteria have nt been met t allw re-accreditatin. f. If EMDR Eurpe re-accreditatin is nt applied fr r the applicant fails t meet the required standard their accreditatin will be withdrawn resulting in the member being remved frm their EMDR Eurpe Natinal Assciatin list f EMDR Eurpe Accredited Practitiners n their EMDR Natinal Assciatin Website. g. If re-accreditatin is nt applied fr r is nt granted the member will nt be allwed t refer t themselves as an accredited EMDR Eurpe Practitiner/ Cnsultant r use the term EMDR Eurpe EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 7 -
Accredited Practitiner/ Cnsultant in their prfessinal literature and cmmunicatins. h. Members withut EMDR Eurpe accreditatin will nt be able t use r display the EMDR Eurpe lg. i. A member whse EMDR Eurpe accreditatin has lapsed will be required t re-apply fr and cmplete a lapse member accreditatin applicatin in cnsultatin with an EMDR Eurpe Cnsultant/Supervisr. EMDR Eurpe Practice Cmmittee Nvember 2012 EMDR Eurpe Practice Cmmittee Nvember 2013 EMDR Eurpe Practice Sub-Cmmittee Ratified Versin 3 rd Nvember 2013/ Warsaw, Pland 03112013/ DF Edits 06072015 Page - 8 -