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Kelly Smyth-Dent, LCSW

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EMDR Intensive Training: Transforming Your Therapy Practice and Client Outcomes
EMDR Intensive Training: Transforming Your Therapy Practice and Client Outcomes 1920 1280 Scaling Up

  As a mental health clinician, you’ve likely seen firsthand how trauma reshapes a person’s life — how it can narrow their world, distort their sense of safety, and linger…

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What Makes an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training?
What Makes an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training? 2560 1440 Scaling Up

If you’ve been researching EMDR training programs, you’ve likely encountered the term “EMDRIA-approved” on numerous websites and promotional materials. While it’s frequently mentioned, the specific meaning and implications of this…

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Online EMDR Training vs In-Person: Pros and Cons
Online EMDR Training vs In-Person: Pros and Cons 453 351 Scaling Up

Mental health professionals pursuing EMDR Basic Training today face a choice that was less common before the COVID-19 pandemic: whether to complete their online EMDR training or in-person. Both formats…

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Bringing Evidence-Based Trauma Care to Montana’s Rural and Tribal Communities: State-Funded EMDR Training Initiative
Bringing Evidence-Based Trauma Care to Montana’s Rural and Tribal Communities: State-Funded EMDR Training Initiative 1111 675 Scaling Up

Montana’s geography tells a story of isolation and resilience. With vast distances between communities, limited mental health infrastructure in frontier counties, and significant health disparities in tribal areas, accessing specialized…

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What Is the Difference Between the EMDR Group Protocols: IGTP and GTEP?
What Is the Difference Between the EMDR Group Protocols: IGTP and GTEP? 800 500 Scaling Up

As mental health professionals explore EMDR professional training and consider expanding their clinical toolkit to include group-based trauma interventions, one question consistently arises: What’s the difference between EMDR-IGTP and GTEP?…

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How to Choose the Right EMDR Training Program in 2026
How to Choose the Right EMDR Training Program in 2026 2560 1920 Scaling Up

Choosing the right EMDR training program can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of providers offering various formats, pricing structures, and approaches, clinicians researching EMDR Basic Training often find themselves navigating a…

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What Is EMDR GAP Training—and Why Clinicians Are Choosing It
What Is EMDR GAP Training—and Why Clinicians Are Choosing It 1500 408 Scaling Up

If you’ve completed your EMDR Basic Training and are building confidence with individual clients, you may be experiencing a familiar feeling: how to determine appropriate targets for complex trauma presentations,…

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EMDR Certification vs Basic Training: What’s the Difference?
EMDR Certification vs Basic Training: What’s the Difference? 474 476 Scaling Up

One of the most common questions therapists ask when exploring EMDR therapy is: “What’s the difference between EMDR Basic Training and EMDR Certification?” The confusion is understandable. Both terms appear…

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Complete Guide to EMDR Basic Training: What Every Therapist Needs to Know
Complete Guide to EMDR Basic Training: What Every Therapist Needs to Know 2560 1920 Scaling Up

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become one of the most researched and effective treatments for trauma and PTSD. For licensed mental health professionals seeking to expand their…

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EMDR Basic Training Across the East Coast, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic: Fall 2026’s Largest Regional Offering
EMDR Basic Training Across the East Coast, Southeast & Mid-Atlantic: Fall 2026’s Largest Regional Offering 2560 1707 Scaling Up

Fall 2026 marks Scaling Up’s most expansive regional EMDR training offering yet—with ten strategic locations spanning the East Coast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, plus a convenient online option. Whether you’re a…

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EMDR Training Online: Four 2026 Virtual Cohorts for Maximum Flexibility
EMDR Training Online: Four 2026 Virtual Cohorts for Maximum Flexibility 2560 1707 Scaling Up

Can’t travel for in-person training? Prefer learning from the comfort of your own space? Looking for EMDR training that fits your busy schedule without compromising on quality? Scaling Up’s EMDR…

EMDR Basic Training in Alaska and Online: 2026 Winter & Spring Cohorts Now Open
EMDR Basic Training in Alaska and Online: 2026 Winter & Spring Cohorts Now Open 2560 1707 Scaling Up

Are you a licensed or pre-licensed therapist in Alaska seeking comprehensive EMDR training? Or perhaps you’re looking for a flexible online option to begin your EMDR journey? Scaling Up EMDR…

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