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Informational Sessions

EMDRIA hosted a series of informational sessions introducing the updated EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ Standards. These sessions provide guidance on how the updates impact consultants and consultants in training.

These sessions are designed to clarify expectations, explain key components of the standards and highlight resources available to support consultants in their roles.

Available Sessions

Informational Session 1: Understanding the Updated Consultant Standards: What It Means for You

  • Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

This session provides a high-level overview of the updated consultant standards and discusses how the changes impact current and new consultants and consultants in training.

Informational Session 2: Updated Consultant Standards: Impact on the Consultation Process 

  • Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

This session explores how the updated standards influence the consultation process, including expectations for consultants and considerations when supporting their consultees.

Informational Session 3: Consultant Standards Deep Dive: Understanding the Evaluation Framework 

  • Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

This session provides a detailed walkthrough of the evaluation framework, including how consultants can apply it when evaluating their consultee's readiness and development.

Informational Session 4: Consultant Standards: Resources to Support Your Work 

  • Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

This session highlights the tools, documentation, and resources available to support consultants as they implement the updated standards in their consultation work.