Our virtual training content is identical to our in-person content. Of course, there are pros and cons to each and it's much a matter of personal preference. Here is a list of pros and cons for each so you can evaluate what will work best for you:

 

Pros of Virtual Training:

• Convenience of participating in the training from your home/office

• No travel time

• Your self-care items, food, etc. are close by

• Opportunity to put questions in the chat throughout the course of the didactic portions that facilitators can respond to

• If you're interested in/planning to provide EMDR virtually, it's an opportunity to practice administering (and experiencing as a client) EMDR virtually

• You can potentially move different locations (outside/on the floor/to a different room) and be in your own comfortable furniture during the training, if desired (and as long as you still have the privacy and containment needed)

• Opportunity to be in a cohort with people from all over, increasing the diversity of experiences and the richness of learning from one another

 

Cons of Virtual Training

• Long days of screen time

• No access to the informal socializing that comes with the in person training experience (having lunch together, chatting at the beginning of the day and during breaks, etc)

• The energy feels different in person vs. virtually. Some people feel equally engaged but others find it harder to stay fully present/engaged during virtual trainings

• Some people find the chat questions and answers distracting (though you can decide not to read them, if so)

• Potential technology issues (weak internet connection, audio issues, etc.)

 

Pros of In Person Training

• The energy feels different in person. Some people feel more engaged, energized, and connected when in person.

• For clinicians who will be providing EMDR therapy in person, it can be helpful to learn it and practice it in person (though not necessary)

• The opportunities to connect informally at the beginning/end of the days and during breaks often feels connecting for clinicians

• Depending on the location of the training in relation to where you live, it can be an excuse to visit a place you love/want to visit and have it be a business expense

• You're moving to different locations within the building to breakout rooms so there's an opportunity for some movement

• Building community with local clinicians (as well as some who may have traveled for the training)

 

Cons of In Person Training

• Depending on the location, there may be significant travel time and cost, in addition to the cost of the training

• The travel time in addition to the long days of training can make for very long days

• You don't have the flexibility to get up and move to different locations with your laptop during the didactic portions

• You're limited to ask questions during certain portions vs. in the chat during the didactic portions when training virtually

• You may not have the opportunity to connect with clinicians from all over who have more diversity of experience

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