EMDR Rocks Consultation Group

EMDRIA Certification and EMDR Consultation

EMDR Consultation for Therapists

EMDR Consultation Calgary | EMDR Consultation Alberta | Virtual EMDR Consultation Across Canada

EMDR Rocks Consultation Groups

EMDR Rocks groups are structured to provide general EMDR consultation or groups specifically for therapists working towards their certification in EMDR. All groups are designed to help therapists grow in their understanding and application of EMDR therapy while learning alongside other trauma-focused clinicians.

The group combines:

Case consultation
Clinical teaching
EMDR case conceptualization
Problem-solving for challenging cases
Collaborative professional discussion
Enhancing the understanding of the eight phases of EMDR

Therapists leave each session with practical tools and insights they can immediately apply in their clinical work.

Who Is EMDR Rocks For?

The EMDR Rocks Consultation Group is designed for therapists who:

Have completed an EMDR training program
Are working toward EMDRIA Certification
Want ongoing professional consultation
Are seeking a supportive EMDR consultation community
Wish to deepen their confidence when working with trauma and attachment-focused work

Therapists throughout Alberta and across Canada are welcome to participate.

Working Toward EMDRIA Certification?

EMDRIA Certification via the | EMDR Rocks Consultation Group

Working with trauma can be deeply rewarding—but it can also be complex. Consultation can also help therapists prepare for the certification process while continuing to develop their clinical skills and professional identity as EMDR therapists.

Consultation with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant can support clinicians in:

Strengthening fidelity to the EMDR model
Developing advanced case conceptualization skills
Refining target selection and treatment planning
Managing blocked or looping processing
Applying the AIP Model more effectively
Building confidence with increasingly complex clinical presentations

Please go to https://www.emdria.org/emdr-training/certification-faqs/ for more information on the specific requirements for EMDR certification.

Why Consultation Matters

Many therapists leave EMDR training feeling excited about the model but sometimes uncertain about how to apply it with more complex clients.

Consultation provides a place to:

Refine clinical thinking
Strengthen treatment planning
Receive support with challenging cases
Improve confidence using all eight phases of EMDR therapy
Develop greater flexibility in responding to client needs
Grow as a trauma-informed clinician

Whether your goal is certification or simply becoming a stronger EMDR therapist, consultation groups can significantly accelerate professional growth.

What We Focus on During Consultation the EMDR Therapist Growth Path

Learning the Model

Following EMDR training, therapists begin learning how to apply the eight phases of EMDR therapy while developing a deeper understanding of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model.

Consultation helps bridge the gap between training and real-world clinical application.

Building Confidence

As therapists begin applying EMDR in practice, questions often arise regarding:

Target selection
Treatment planning
Blocking beliefs
Cognitive interweaves
When to resource versus process

Consultation helps clinicians strengthen judgment and clinical flexibility.

Consultation supports clinicians in adapting EMDR thoughtfully and safely for more complex presentations.

As confidence grows, therapists often begin working with:

Attachment trauma
Childhood trauma
Dissociation
Betrayal trauma
Complex PTSD
Relational trauma

If you are enthusiastic about couples’ work, this consultation group can help you develop advanced EMDR-informed skills for working with relational trauma, attachment injuries, and the following presenting concerns:

Benefits of Group Consultation

Many clinicians discover that group consultation provides benefits beyond individual consultation.

Benefits may include:

Learning from the experiences of other therapists
Exposure to diverse trauma presentations
Increased confidence using EMDR with complex clients
Enhanced clinical reasoning
Ongoing professional support
Connection with a community of trauma-focused clinicians

For many therapists, consultation becomes one of the most valuable components of their professional development. Consultation can support therapists as they continue developing their professional identity and advanced clinical skills.

Who Can Participate?

EMDR consultation is available to regulated mental health professionals who are legally authorized to practice within their province or territory.

Participants may include:

Registered Psychologists
Provisional Psychologists
Registered Social Workers
Clinical Social Workers
Canadian Certified Counsellors
Mental Health Therapists
Marriage and Family Therapists

Participants are responsible for ensuring EMDR therapy falls within their professional scope of practice and regulatory requirements.

Small Group Size

Why a Small Consultation Group?

EMDR Rocks is intentionally limited to just four participants per group.

Unlike larger consultation groups where time can be limited, a small group allows every participant meaningful opportunity to present cases, ask questions, receive feedback, and engage in discussion.

With only four clinicians, participants receive help from:

More individualized consultation and support
Greater opportunities for case conceptualization and feedback
Increased confidence in applying EMDR with complex cases
Stronger professional relationships and peer support
A collaborative learning environment where every voice matters

The result is a consultation experience that is engaging, supportive, and clinically rich—helping therapists deepen their EMDR skills while building confidence and competence in their practice.

Consultation Rates

Consultation fees are based on the recommended fee schedule of the Psychologists Association of Alberta; are reviewed regularly and are aligned with professional consultation rates within Alberta.

EMDR Rocks Group Consultation: $110 per group session

Consultation is available for:

EMDRIA Certification consultation
Advanced trauma consultation
Ongoing professional development
Complex case consultation
Couples and relational trauma consultation

Please contact the clinic for current availability.

About Your Consultant

Melody Evans, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist, RMFT., EMDRIA Certification Consultation

EMDRIA Approved Consultant | EMDRIA Certified Therapist

Founder, Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling Inc.

Hello and welcome to EMDR Rocks!

My name is Melody Evans. I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma and strengthen relationships.

I created EMDR Rocks to provide a small, supportive consultation community where therapists can deepen their understanding of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model, strengthen their EMDR skills, and build confidence working with complex trauma and attachment-related concerns.

With only four participants per group, EMDR Rocks offers meaningful discussion, case consultation, individualized support, and professional connection in a collaborative and encouraging environment.

Whether you are completing your basic training consultation hours, pursuing EMDRIA Certification, or simply looking to strengthen your EMDR practice, I look forward to supporting your professional growth.

My consultation style is supportive, collaborative, and clinically focused, with the goal of helping therapists build confidence, competence, and effectiveness in EMDR therapy.

For more information, please call 403-808-9124.

Consultation Available Across Canada

In-Person

At the office of Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling #610 2424 4th St. S.W. Calgary, Alberta

Or Virtual

Available to therapists throughout:

Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut

Join the EMDR Rocks Consultation Community

If you are looking to strengthen your EMDR skills, deepen your understanding of trauma, and connect with other EMDR therapists across Canada, the EMDR Rocks Consultation Group may be a great fit. Whether you are working toward EMDRIA Certification or seeking ongoing professional consultation, I would be happy to connect and discuss how consultation can support your professional growth.

Based in Calgary, Alberta • Serving Therapists Across Canada