Based on the feedback from EMDRIA Approved Consultants™ collective wisdom, previous data, and current literature about consultant needs and wants, we anticipate changes to the standards which may include the following: defining and clarifying terminology, evaluation of consultation skills, updating consultation requirements, guidelines and best practices, specific educational needs and requirements, and continuing education opportunities for consultants. Other changes will be made accordingly based on the additional data collected throughout 2025. 

The standards are expected to be put into place in early 2026. Current Consultants in Training will continue with the current process. No changes will be implemented in 2025.  

We will spend the first half of 2025 gathering insights (i.e., surveys, virtual focus groups, current applicable literature) and drafting the updated standards. Drafting, piloting and refining the updated standards will occur in second half of 2025. The implementation of the updated standards is set for early 2026. 

No. If you currently hold the EMDRIA Approved Consultant™ credential with us, you will not have to complete the initial application again. We will send out communication about the new renewal process in advance so that you have time to review the renewal requirements and ask any questions. We anticipate that we will implement this process in 2027.  

Consultants in Training who are already on track to become consultants before the change of standards will be able to continue their process based on the standards in place when they became CITs. More information about what the new path will look like will be available in the second half of 2025.   

Consultants in Training who are already on track to become consultants before the change of standards will be able to continue their process based on the standards in place when they became CITs. More information about what the new path will look like will be available in the second half of 2025. We strive to have a transparent and open communication about this process.