Receive tailored consultation plans designed to enhance your EMDR clinical skills and address specific client challenges.
Engage in collaborative case consultation to gain insights from experienced EMDR consultants and improve client outcomes.
Achieve consistent skill-building milestones as you develop confidence in applying EMDR techniques to complex cases.
Complete our supervision request form intake form (click here) to help us understand your clinical goals and tailor our supervision sessions accordingly.
Book your first supervision session to discuss your caseload and how we can enhance your EMDR practice.
Take the next steps in advancing your clinical expertise, ready to face complex cases with confidence and precision.
At BPOQe, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for Black, Queer, and other marginalized therapists. Our EMDR consultation services aim to empower therapists by enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge, enabling them to provide effective, culturally responsive trauma care.
We focus on addressing the unique experiences of diverse client populations, ensuring that therapists are equipped to navigate complex trauma issues with sensitivity and understanding. Through collaborative learning and tailored guidance, we strive to elevate the quality of care and promote healing in marginalized communities.
If you are an EMDR trained or certified therapist currently using or considering the incorporation of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) into your practice, seeking EMDR consultation can be incredibly beneficial. You might find it helpful if you have a desire to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of EMDR techniques. Additionally, if you’re managing complex cases involving clients with trauma or who require specialized EMDR interventions, consultation can provide essential support.
It’s also valuable for those needing to meet certification or licensure requirements for practicing EMDR, ensuring you adhere to the highest standards of ethical and effective therapy. Finally, if you’re committed to ongoing professional growth and want to integrate EMDR more effectively into your therapeutic approach, engaging in EMDR consultation offers structured guidance, feedback, and support to boost your confidence and efficacy in using EMDR with clients.
EMDR Consultation is essential for EMDR-trained therapists looking to enhance their practice and deepen their expertise in trauma-informed care. This consultation is particularly beneficial for newly trained EMDR therapists who need guidance on effectively applying EMDR protocols. It provides them with crucial support during their development and helps build confidence in using these techniques.
Experienced EMDR therapists will also find value in this consultation as a means to refine their skills, tackle challenging cases, and stay updated on the latest advancements in EMDR therapy.
Our EMDR Consultation emphasizes culturally competent practices, ensuring that all therapists receive effective guidance tailored to diverse populations. This focus on inclusivity and sensitivity enhances the therapeutic experience for both practitioners and clients alike.
EMDR Consultation provides therapists with essential tools and insights to effectively address systemic pressures and racial trauma in their clients. Through this process, therapists enhance their cultural sensitivity by receiving guidance on integrating cultural understanding into EMDR protocols, ensuring that interventions are both respectful and relevant. Supervisors assist therapists in navigating the complexities of racial trauma, offering tailored strategies for processing and healing from experiences of racism and discrimination.
Additionally, the consultation helps develop resilience strategies that empower clients facing systemic oppression, enabling them to cultivate strength and coping skills. Ethical considerations are emphasized, ensuring therapists maintain high standards while addressing sensitive racial and cultural issues in their practice.
Reflective practice is encouraged, allowing therapists to examine their own biases and experiences, which fosters a more empathetic and effective therapeutic approach. Furthermore, therapists gain access to culturally relevant resources, research, and best practices for treating racial trauma through EMDR.
With specialized consultation, therapists are better equipped to provide compassionate, informed care to clients grappling with the multifaceted impacts of systemic racism and racial trauma, ultimately leading to more effective therapeutic outcomes.
Yes, all EMDR Consultation sessions are strictly confidential. The information shared during supervision/consultation is protected and will not be disclosed to anyone outside the supervisory relationship unless there is a legal obligation to do so (such as imminent risk of harm to yourself or others). Confidentiality in consultation ensures a safe and trusting environment where you can openly discuss your therapeutic practices, challenges, and professional development without fear of judgment or disclosure.
Additionally, supervisors are bound by professional ethics to maintain the confidentiality of all supervisory discussions, promoting honesty and transparency in your learning process.
The duration of EMDR Consultation is determined by individual needs, professional goals, and the complexity of the cases being addressed. According to EMDRIA requirements, therapists pursuing certification must complete a minimum of 20 hours of EMDR-focused case consultation with an EMDRIA-approved consultant. This includes 10 hours of individual consultation and 10 hours of group consultation.
Typically, the consultation can be structured in several phases:
Ultimately, the length and structure of EMDR Consultation are tailored to fit your specific professional needs and aspirations, ensuring that you receive the support necessary to enhance your proficiency in EMDR therapy. Your consultant will work with you to determine an appropriate timeline that aligns with your growth and development.
Our EMDRIA approved consultant in training, Chris Avila, is a dedicated professional working toward becoming an EMDRIA approved EMDR consultant. Chris is gaining valuable experience and sights through the guidance of experienced EMDR consultants and trainers, ensuring a thorough understanding of EMDR principles and practices.
For Chris, ongoing professional development is a priority, ensuring that they stay informed about the latest advancements and best practices in EMDR therapy. This focus on growth and knowledge enables us to provide high-quality consultation that supports your development as an EMDR therapist.
Black People of Queer Experience provides online therapy in Texas and in-person sessions in Arlington, Texas.
