Uplifting Populations Support Initiative
Application Criteria
Apply from 12:00pm October 15th to Midnight November 5th 2025 - Central Time
Eligibility Requirements
Be licensed as a mental health professional that qualifies one for Certification
Have completed an EMDRIA™ Approved Basic Training
Be an EMDRIA™ Member and maintain membership for the term of the program and live in the United States
Demonstrated a professional, volunteer, or community leadership commitment to expand access to EMDR therapy
Be committed to fully engaging in all UPSIDE award benefits
Application
Do you meet the eligibility requirements? Are you ready to submit your application? All applications must be submitted through our online portal. Use the APPLY ONLINE button to begin.
Continue reading to learn about the required criteria of the application and how the award is distributed!
Required Criteria
Basic Information
Name, contact and license information
EMDRIA Membership Number
Reside in the United States
Professional Information
License Type and Verification
Practice Setting & Case Load
Resume or CV
Short professional biography
Training and Credential Information
Basic EMDR Training date & information
Credential goal and progress plans
Consultant name (if selected)
Objective and Goals
Reasons for applying to the program
Goals for work with EMDR Therapy
Motivation & Commitment
Relevant Experience
Recommendation Letters
Award & Support
Methods of Support
UPSDIDE program is intended as a support to pay for consultation. It is not as a full scholarship.
Payments for consultation with approved consultant/s who have signed the UPSDIDE agreement for participating EMDR Consultants™
EMDRIA Virtual Conference Registration scholarship for one year or virtual EMDRIA™ OnDemand continuing education to fulfill the certification/AC requirements
Payment/Support Process
The UPSIDE program has been set up in such a way that it will cover the cost of consultation that occurs once an applicant is accepted into the program. What “retroactive payment” means is that the Foundation would not pay up front for consultation, but rather, after the consultation has been completed, then payment would be made. Consultation received prior to acceptance into the program is not eligible for payment.
EMDRIA™ membership dues are NOT covered in the program. Applicants must have current EMDRIA™ membership at the time of application, and be maintained during the program.
Application fees are not covered by the program.
Payment to the consultant not to the consultee.
Payment Rates
EMDR Certified Therapist™: maximum hourly rate paid through UPSIDE
Group: $25
Individual: $100
The total maximum support from the program is $950
EMDR Consultant™: maximum hourly rate paid through UPSIDE
Group: $25
Individual: $100
The total maximum support is $650
Consultants must agree to the above fees to participate in the program.
Consultant Information
Selection of Consultant
Applicant will select consultant. Consultant must agree to terms of program as specified herein and as developed to include maximum fees and invoicing terms
Applicants could select consultants from a list of consultants that have already agreed to the terms of the program or invite any consultant to work with them (once that consultant has agreed to the terms of the program)
Terms: All program participants must have and maintain an active written consulting agreement that conforms with the recommendations in the EMDRIA™ Consultation Packet.
Consultants Participation
Consultants, who have agreements with candidates or wish to offer to participate, can sign the Consultant Agreement.
After Consultation hours have been completed Consultants must submit an online form to the EMDRIA Foundation with the total hours for that period.
Schedule for Payment Request Forms and Foundation Payments
1ST PERIOD 2025: January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
Payment Request Form due by: April 10, 2025
Payment Due to Consultant by: April 30, 2025
2nd PERIOD 2023: April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Payment Request Form due by: July 10, 2025
Payment Due to Consultant by: July 31, 2025
3rd PERIOD 2023: July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Payment Requestion Form due by: October 10, 2025
Payment Due to Consultant by: October 31, 2025
4th PERIOD 2023: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Payment Request Form due by: January 15, 2026
Payment Due to Consultant by: January 31, 2026
Governance
Governance
This is a program of the EMDRIA Foundation and is overseen by the EMDRIA Foundation Board who establishes a selection committee to evaluate applications and recommend recipients to the Foundation Board.*
*Those on the selection committee or on the Foundation Board shall not be eligible, during the term of their service, to receive compensation through this program.
Are you interested in being a Reviewer for the Selection Committee? Learn about the terms of this role HERE.