CIT Quick Start Guide
Ready to begin your journey toward becoming an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training™? This Quick Start Guide walks you through the essential first steps so you can plan ahead, stay organized, and move forward with confidence.
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CIT Quick Start Guide
EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ Standards
Ready to begin your journey toward becoming an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training™? This Quick Start Guide walks you through the essential first steps so you can plan ahead, stay organized, and move forward with confidence.
STEP 1
Review the Requirements
Know what’s expected before you begin.
- Review Consultant Standards
- Review Consultant Application Requirements
☝ Understanding the requirements early helps you plan your timeline.
STEP 2
Secure a Consultant
Establish your professional support.
- Identify an EMDRIA Approved Consultant™
- Enter into a contract agreement
☝ Your consultant will guide and support you throughout the process.
STEP 3
Inform EMDRIA of Your Intent
Let us know that you’re starting.
- Complete the CIT Declaration Form, and
- Receive confirmation back from EMDRIA
☝ This ensures you receive the correct guidance and resources.
STEP 4
Complete Required Consultant Courses
Complete the two required courses.
- Courses are part of the consultant application process
- Courses count towards the EMDRIA Credits requirement
☝ Completing these courses early in the process prepares you for what’s expected of a consultant.
You’re ready to move forward!
Once these steps are complete, you’re prepared to continue progressing through the consultant
application process with confidence.
Learn more at: https://www.emdria.org/emdr-training/emdr-consultant/
Copyright © 2026 EMDR International Association
Date
February 26, 2026
Creator(s)
EMDR International Association
Extent
1 page
Publisher
EMDR International Association
Rights
Copyright © 2026 EMDR International Association
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APA Citation
EMDR International Association. (2026, February 26). CIT Quick Start Guide [Infographic].
Audience
Consultants/Consultees
Language
English
Content Type
Infographic
Original Source
Consultation Toolkit, EMDRIA Toolkits/Practice Resources
Access Type
Open Access

