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

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

Policy: Artificial Intelligence

Use of AI Tools - The UPSIDE application is designed to reflect the applicant's professional journey, goals, and lived experiences. All responses must be written directly by the applicant and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Your authentic voice and perspective are essential to the selection process.

To ensure the integrity and authenticity of applications, we may use various methods to detect the use of AI tools, such as plagiarism checkers, linguistic analysis, human review, and require applicants to sign a declaration stating that they have not used any AI tools in their applications and that they are solely responsible for the content and quality. 

By applying for the UPSIDE program, you agree to abide by this policy and to submit only your original work. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at foundation@emdria.org.

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 consultant/s who have signed the UPSIDE agreement for participating EMDRIA Approved 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

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™: maximum hourly rate paid through UPSIDE

Group: $25
Individual: $100
The total maximum support from the program is $950

EMDRIA Approved 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.

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 2026: January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026

Payment Request Form due by: April 10, 2026
Payment Due to Consultant by: April 30, 2026

2nd PERIOD 2026: April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

Payment Request Form due by: July 10, 2026
Payment Due to Consultant by: July 31, 2026

3rd PERIOD 2023: July 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Payment Requestion Form due by: October 10, 2026
Payment Due to Consultant by: October 31, 2026

4th PERIOD 2026: October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Payment Request Form due by: January 15, 2027
Payment Due to Consultant by: January 31, 2027

Governance

This is a program of the EMDRIA Foundation and is overseen by the EMDRIA Foundation^TM Board who establishes a selection committee to evaluate applications and recommend recipients to the Foundation^TM 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.