Re:Concerned

Here I am. Traveling, and just got a log-on opportunity.

First, I think many folks are protective of their email ids because there are nefarious characters out there doing strange things online, but if the poster isn't concerned and doesn't think the forum is screening (we aren't) then its their choice. I can delete it in a few days if you want it deleted. Just post it.

About the question asked about what else consumers should ask: 1) asking if someone is EMDRIA certified is a level of credentialing above the Part I and II trainings. EMDRIA consultation certification is a higher standard yet. 2) beyond that, I'd ask how many clients the therapist uses EMDR with, and what kinds of clients and what kinds of clients they don't use it with. I'd ask if they do RDI first (if they don't know what that is, you're not in the right place). If the therapist rarely uses EMDR, that's no good. If they only use it with PTSD clients, they will be within the guidance of available research, but not very experienced with adapting it for other uses. I'd want to know if they attend the international conference, or advanced specialty training workshops, and whose protocols they are especially likely to use with this or that condition. This takes it WAY beyond available research, but in the discussion one can get a sense of the person's comfort levgel and experience with EMDR, not to mention with the questions themselves. Personal recommendations also help, if a friend/family member has had a good experience. Those are my best suggestions, but you still have to trust your instincts and not ignore wee small voices that tell you you are in the wrong place sometimes.

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