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Basic Training Attendance Policy

Welcome to EMDR Basic Training!

We’re excited to have you join us on this transformative journey. EMDR Basic Training is a dynamic, interactive experience that equips you with the skills to make a lasting impact on your clients’ lives. To ensure the best experience for you and your peers, we have a few important policies to keep our learning environment productive and supportive.  We are an EMDRIA-approved training provider and follow EMDRIA's rules and regulations.  

Attendance Expectations 

Your full presence and participation are key to your success and the success of your peers. Here’s how you can get the most out of your training:

1. Be Present for All Training Hours: 

  • EMDRIA requires you to complete 20 hours of lecture, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of consultation in real-time. 
  • Arrive on time and stay until the end of each session. If life happens and you need to arrive late or leave early, let us know in advance, and we’ll work with you (additional fees may apply). 

2. Keep Your Camera On: 

  • We love seeing your smiling face! Keeping your camera on helps us stay connected and meet attendance requirements. This is also an EMDRIA requirement. 

 3. Set Up a Supportive Space: 

  • Treat your training environment like a counseling session—quiet, private, and free of distractions. Public spaces or attending while driving just won’t work. 

 4. Bring Your Best Self: 

  • Come ready to focus, learn, and engage. If you’re navigating significant serious medical or mental health challenges, we recommend rescheduling your training until you’re in a better place. 

 5. Be a Team Player: 

  • Create a safe, respectful space for your peers to learn and grow. We believe mistakes are part of the learning process—embrace them, and help your peers feel supported in doing the same. This is our shame free approach to learning. 

6. Request Accommodations Early: 

  • We’re happy to support your needs! Please send any accommodation requests at least one week before training so we can make your experience as seamless as possible.

What If You Miss Some Time?

We understand that unexpected circumstances arise, life can be unpredictable. While we encourage full attendance with your cohort, we offer flexible options to help you make up missed time or transition to a new cohort if necessary.

Consultation Group Make-Up

  • Missing more than 10 minutes of a consultation group requires attendance at a make-up session.
  • Make-up sessions are $80/group and offered monthly. You may attend up to five make-up groups, scheduled in advance if needed.
  • Find a consultation make up group here

Missed Training Time

Up to 8 Hours (Up to 4 hours lecture and/or practicum):

  • Practicum Make-Up: $80/hour, offered monthly.
  • Lecture Make-Up: $80/hour. Note: Missing Day 2 of Part 1 requires changing cohorts or withdrawing.

More than 8 Hours (4+ hours lecture or practicum):

    • Change of Cohort: Move your training to a new cohort (subject to availability).
      • More than 3 weeks before training: $100 fee.
      • Less than 3 weeks before training: $300 fee.
      • After Part 1: $300 fee.
  • Withdrawal:
    • More than 3 weeks before training: $100 fee.
    • Less than 3 weeks before training: $500 fee.
    • After Part 1: $500 fee + cost of training attended.

To submit a conflict request, click here or access the form in your account.

Emergencies

If an emergency arises, such as a severe illness or family crisis, please reach out to us right away. We’ll work with you to find the best path forward. 

If TTI Needs to Cancel Training 

If TTI needs to cancel a training, you’ll have the option to join a future cohort at no extra cost or receive a full refund. 

We're Here for You 

At the Trauma Therapist Institute, our mission is to help mental health professionals deepen their skills and confidence in trauma-informed care. From foundational training to advanced EMDR certification and consultation, our programs are built around the real needs of practicing clinicians. This article is one of many resources in our Help Center, which also covers trainings and payments, refunds, and policies. Still have a question? Reach our team anytime at hello@traumatherapistinstitute.com.