This video quickly outlines the differences between EMDRIA membership and EMDR Certification. EMDRIA membership means you belong to our organization. EMDR Certified Therapist means that you have earned this credential by meeting a number of standards.

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Membership vs. Certification

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Membership Status

• Means that you belong to our organization.

Certification Credential

• Means that you completed certain standards.
• Does not require you to be a member.

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Membership Status

• Join online, pay membership dues.

Certification Credential

• Complete online application process, pay fee, materials are subject to review.

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Membership Status

Three different levels of membership:

• Full
• Associate
• Student

Certification Credential

Once certified, you can refer to yourself as:

• EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA)

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Membership Status

• Being a member does not make you automatically certified.

Certification Credential

• Being EMDR Certified does not make you automatically a member.

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EMDRIA Membership Benefits infographic

• Professional Development
  • OnDemand courses
  • Annual conference
  • Other educational events
• Discounts
  • Annual conference
  • Credentialing
  • Springer publishing
  • Credit card processing
• Networking
  • Online community
  • Annual conference
• Referrals
  • EMDR therapist online directory
• Resources
  • GWT magazine
  • Toolkits
  • JEMDR peer-reviewed journal
  • E-news

EMDRIA Certification Benefits infographic

• Clout and Credibility
  • Credential indicates additional EMDR skills
• Validation Through Badging
  • Professional accomplishment
• Continued EMDR Education
  • 12 EMDRIA Credits every 2 years
  • Stay relevant
• Develops Clinical EMDR Skills
  • Commitment to clinical excellence

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Membership Status

Renewal requirements

• Every year
• No EMDRIA credits are required for renewal

Certification Credential

Renewal Requirements

• Every two years
• 12 EMDRIA credits of continuing education