Frequently Asked Questions

What type of psychological treatment does EMDR Association Cambodia use?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of psychotherapy, designed to help individuals to process and recover from distressing life experiences, particularly trauma. EMDR Cambodia therapists therefore are specialized in EMDR therapy treatment. However, several therapists of EMDR Cambodia also have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Family Therapy, and Art Therapy. They use their know-how according to the needs of the clients.

How much does a counseling or treatment session cost?

A consulting session at one of our offices in Phnom Penh, Battambang or Siem Reap is free and open to everyone. However, you’re kindly asked to make a voluntary donation for EMDR Cambodia.

How many sessions are typically needed to heal from a mental health problem or disorder?

The number of sessions required depends on three factors:

• the severity of the problem
• the personal support system resp. the personal environment of the client (resources like job, money, funding, friends, community etc)
• the client him- or herself respectively his or her resilience in dealing with the issue.

International research says that if the problem is based on a single event resp. a “simple” trauma, 8-12 sessions are necessary. If it’s a complex trauma, it might be more or less sessions than that.

How long does each counseling or psychological treatment session last?

Each counseling session lasts 45 to 60 minutes. For an EMDR treatment however, the session can take up to 90 minutes.

Does EMDR Association Cambodia provide workshops or training related to mental health?

Yes, EMDR Cambodia provides different workshops and trainings tailored to the needs of the clients, lasting from half a day to several days. You’ll find here a list with more details.

How can clients or the public access services from EMDR Association Cambodia?

Don’t hesitate to contact us by telephone, e-mail, Telegram, or Facebook messenger. Please find all the details under “contact“.

What kinds of training and workshops does EMDR Cambodia provide?

Find a list of trainings and workshops for different stakeholders here ((link)).

What is the difference between a training and a workshop?

A workshop usually lasts from 0,5 to 1 day. It’s aimed at people without psychological knowledge or for the general population and provides a compact overview of a complex topic or basic understanding of mental health topics.

A training course lasts several weeks to months and is aimed at people with psychological training who want to deepen their knowledge of specific topics and acquire additional professional qualifications.

A training course typically lasts several weeks to months and is divided into levels or a series of training. For example, a training may have 3 levels, with each level lasting 3 days and is aimed at people with psychological training who want to deepen their knowledge of specific topics and acquire additional professional qualifications.

How many people can join a mental health awareness workshop?

Normally, the number of workshop participants varies between 25 and more than 100 persons.

How much does the training or workshop cost?

The costs vary depending on the duration of the workshop or training. For specific details, please contact info@emdrcambodia.org or call us on +855 (0) 89 968 678.

Which target groups are suitable for the mental health awareness workshop?

We have workshops for many different target groups, i.e. companies, educational or health institutions, NGOs or any group of individuals.

Is EMDR Cambodia Association an NGO or a private organization?

EMDR is an association and NGO registered with the Cambodian Ministry of Interior

Can EMDR Association Cambodia provide an invoice or receipt for workshops or training?

Yes, we will be happy to issue an invoice and/or a receipt for your workshop or training.

Can EMDR Association Cambodia show its legal registration and/or tax documents to organizations or companies that request training or workshops?

Yes, we can. Please find here the official registration of EMDR Association Cambodia as an association and NGO by the Cambodian Ministry of Interior as well as the certificate of tax registration.

Who can apply for awareness raising activities in their communities or schools?

Awareness raising activities on mental health issues are useful for any kind of institution or community. EMDR will gladly support you according to our availability.

How much time does an awareness raising activity take?

Concerning awareness raising, everything is possible from one day-workshops to one-year campaigns.

Why is EMDR active in research?

The data situation regarding the mental health situation in Cambodia is insufficient. Therefore, EMDR collects relevant data in each community or institution in which it is active. Always in compliance with data protection regulations.