Online Course Description:
EMDR Therapy Refresher is a multi-module online course for clinicians who have previously completed an EMDRIA- Approved training but have not applied that learning for a period of time, lack confidence in their EMDR skills, or wish to strengthen their understanding and practice of EMDR therapy. It is also for those who struggle with how to integrate EMDR within an attachment-friendly and relational approach.
This training includes didactic learning and demonstration through recorded webinars, as well as live consultation and supervised online practica. Click here to read a list of references regarding the efficacy of EMDR therapy.
Overview
Objectives
Itinerary
Registration Fees
Trainers
Overview
Course Overview
The EMDR Refresher Course is a multi-module online course for EMDR trained clinicians, who have previously completed an EMDRIA-Approved Training but have not applied that learning for a period of time.
In this course, you will review the 8 phases on EMDR therapy, along with the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model. Clinicians will build their competency and confidence in case conceptualization, treatment planning and target sequencing from an AIP model perspective. This course teaches clinicians screening methods and readiness processes with clients to ensure full preparation and resourcing is taking place prior to starting EMDR reprocessing.
After this course, clinicians will be able to identify strategies to use with dissociative clients, various different cultural practices and awareness, along with working with clients with complex PTSD. This course takes an attachment-friendly and relational approach infused into the entire course. Lastly, clinicians will enhance their ability to conduct EMDR therapy with anxiety, children, addictions and blocked processing.
The training includes both didactic learning and demonstration through recorded webinars, as well as an option for live consultation and supervised online practicum.
Objectives
Training Objectives
- Describe the eight phases of EMDR Therapy
- Identify three elements of the Adaptive Information Processing Model.
- Utilize the readiness checklist to identify when client’s are prepared to begin EMDR reprocessing.
- Develop a treatment plan to prioritize targets for EMDR processing.
- Explain how to close down incomplete sessions.
- Implement three strategies to assist with blocked processing.
- Describe two strategies to use with complex PTSD clients.
- Provide two strategies to use with dissociative clients.
- Provide two modifications for working with children.
- Practice the EMDR Standard Protocol with a triad group.
- Explain the history of EMDR therapy.
- Describe EMDR-related research relevant to your practice.
- Practice utilizing various resourcing exercises for Phase 2 of EMDR therapy.
- Explain how to ground a client who is dysregulated to prepare them for EMDR reprocessing.
- Describe how to re-evaluate a client after an incomplete EMDR therapy session.
- Practice utilizing cognitive interweaves to help a client become “unblocked.”
- Observe video demonstrations of how to utilize EMDR therapy with clients.
- Explain what dissociation looks like in the therapy room and what to do when a client is dissociating.
- Identify a complex case and review it with a partner during the live practicum.
- Explain what complex PTSD is and how to work with those cases utilizing EMDR therapy.
Itinerary
Didactic Learning & Demonstrations
- Introduction Video (00:06:08)
- Lesson 1: EMDR History & Overview (01:09:47)
- Lesson 2: EMDR Related Research (00:58:59)
- Lesson 3: Phase 1, History Taking and the AIP Model (01:29:33)
- Lesson 4: Phase 2, Preparation & Resourcing (01:22:04)
- Lesson 5: Phases 3-6, Trauma Protocol (02:21:46)
- Lesson 6: Phases 7-8, Closure & Reevaluation (00:51:50)
- Lesson 7: Working with Complex Presentation & Dissociation (01:10:25)
- Lesson 8: Strategies for Blocks, Interweaves, and Working with Kids (00:26:55)
In-Person and Live, Online Practicum
9:00am – 9:30am: Technology Orientation, Housekeeping and Agenda Overview
9:30am – 9:45am: Introductions
9:45am – 10:00am: Case Consultation Example
10:00am – 10:20am: Phase One: Readiness Checklist (large group activity)
10:20am – 10:45am: Case Conceptualization & Treatment Planning Exercise (break out groups) – dyads
Re: Use an example of a current client with complex presentation
10:45am – 11:00am: BREAK
11:00am – 11:15am: Group Q&A and Debrief from Last Activity
11:15am – 12:30pm: Phase Two: Preparation / Resourcing Exercise (break out groups) – triads
12:30pm – 1:30pm: LUNCH
1:30pm – 4:30pm: Phases 3 – 8 Group Practicum Sessions (break out groups)
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Debrief, Case Consultation, Q&A, Evaluations
Registration Fees
Registration Fees
ON-DEMAND TRAINING ONLY
-
$197 USD – Standard Registration Price
ON-DEMAND + LIVE Q&A
- $350 USD – Standard Registration Price
The deadline to register for this training is the first training date. As long as there is space in the training, participants can sign up for the training up until the day that the training begins.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
For participants who may need financial assistance, Scaling Up has created an Accessibility Plan to try to help mitigate financial stress. To learn more about the Accessibility Plan, click here.
Trainers
Course Trainers

Kelly Smyth-Dent
Overview
Course Overview
The EMDR Refresher Course is a multi-module online course for EMDR trained clinicians, who have previously completed an EMDRIA-Approved Training but have not applied that learning for a period of time.
In this course, you will review the 8 phases on EMDR therapy, along with the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model. Clinicians will build their competency and confidence in case conceptualization, treatment planning and target sequencing from an AIP model perspective. This course teaches clinicians screening methods and readiness processes with clients to ensure full preparation and resourcing is taking place prior to starting EMDR reprocessing.
After this course, clinicians will be able to identify strategies to use with dissociative clients, various different cultural practices and awareness, along with working with clients with complex PTSD. This course takes an attachment-friendly and relational approach infused into the entire course. Lastly, clinicians will enhance their ability to conduct EMDR therapy with anxiety, children, addictions and blocked processing.
The training includes both didactic learning and demonstration through recorded webinars, as well as an option for live consultation and supervised online practicum.
Objectives
Training Objectives
- Describe the eight phases of EMDR Therapy
- Identify three elements of the Adaptive Information Processing Model.
- Utilize the readiness checklist to identify when client’s are prepared to begin EMDR reprocessing.
- Develop a treatment plan to prioritize targets for EMDR processing.
- Explain how to close down incomplete sessions.
- Implement three strategies to assist with blocked processing.
- Describe two strategies to use with complex PTSD clients.
- Provide two strategies to use with dissociative clients.
- Provide two modifications for working with children.
- Practice the EMDR Standard Protocol with a triad group.
- Explain the history of EMDR therapy.
- Describe EMDR-related research relevant to your practice.
- Practice utilizing various resourcing exercises for Phase 2 of EMDR therapy.
- Explain how to ground a client who is dysregulated to prepare them for EMDR reprocessing.
- Describe how to re-evaluate a client after an incomplete EMDR therapy session.
- Practice utilizing cognitive interweaves to help a client become “unblocked.”
- Observe video demonstrations of how to utilize EMDR therapy with clients.
- Explain what dissociation looks like in the therapy room and what to do when a client is dissociating.
- Identify a complex case and review it with a partner during the live practicum.
- Explain what complex PTSD is and how to work with those cases utilizing EMDR therapy.
Itinerary
Didactic Learning & Demonstrations
- Introduction Video (00:06:08)
- Lesson 1: EMDR History & Overview (01:09:47)
- Lesson 2: EMDR Related Research (00:58:59)
- Lesson 3: Phase 1, History Taking and the AIP Model (01:29:33)
- Lesson 4: Phase 2, Preparation & Resourcing (01:22:04)
- Lesson 5: Phases 3-6, Trauma Protocol (02:21:46)
- Lesson 6: Phases 7-8, Closure & Reevaluation (00:51:50)
- Lesson 7: Working with Complex Presentation & Dissociation (01:10:25)
- Lesson 8: Strategies for Blocks, Interweaves, and Working with Kids (00:26:55)
In-Person and Live, Online Practicum
9:00am – 9:30am: Technology Orientation, Housekeeping and Agenda Overview
9:30am – 9:45am: Introductions
9:45am – 10:00am: Case Consultation Example
10:00am – 10:20am: Phase One: Readiness Checklist (large group activity)
10:20am – 10:45am: Case Conceptualization & Treatment Planning Exercise (break out groups) – dyads
Re: Use an example of a current client with complex presentation10:45am – 11:00am: BREAK
11:00am – 11:15am: Group Q&A and Debrief from Last Activity
11:15am – 12:30pm: Phase Two: Preparation / Resourcing Exercise (break out groups) – triads
12:30pm – 1:30pm: LUNCH
1:30pm – 4:30pm: Phases 3 – 8 Group Practicum Sessions (break out groups)
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Debrief, Case Consultation, Q&A, Evaluations
Registration Fees
Registration Fees
ON-DEMAND TRAINING ONLY
-
$197 USD – Standard Registration Price
ON-DEMAND + LIVE Q&A
- $350 USD – Standard Registration Price
The deadline to register for this training is the first training date. As long as there is space in the training, participants can sign up for the training up until the day that the training begins.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
For participants who may need financial assistance, Scaling Up has created an Accessibility Plan to try to help mitigate financial stress. To learn more about the Accessibility Plan, click here.
-
Trainers
Course Trainers
Trainer & FacilitatorKelly Smyth-Dent
Schedule

On-Demand Only
On-Demand Teachings (10 hours)
You will receive all 10 hours of teachings just moments after you register! There will be no live practicum, but you can join the waitlist for a future session.

Live, Online Practicum
On-Demand Teachings (10 Hours) + Mandatory Live, Online Practicum and Q&A (7.5 Hours)
Live, Online – Friday, May 3rd, 2024 from 9:00am-5:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PT)
Live, Online – Friday, October 25th, 2024 from 9:00am-5:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PT)

In-Person Practicum
On-Demand Teachings (10 Hours) + Mandatory In-Person Practicum and Q&A (7.5 Hours)
Reno, NV – Friday, September 6th, 2024 from 9:00am-5:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PT)
CE Credits
Cancellation Policy
Requirements
On-Demand Access
Live Practicum Details
Final Details
CE Credits
EMDRIA CEU’S
This training provides 10 CEUs for the on demand training and 7.5 CEUs for the live practicum training. These CEU’s will be provided by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). It is necessary to participate in 100% of the training to receive the credits of Continuing Education. A certificate for these CEU’s is included in the price of the training. Only participants who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training are eligible for the EMDRIA credits.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS
Continuing Education (CE) credits are offered and included in the price of the training. Licensure CEs are included in the price. It is the responsibility of the therapist to check with their licensure board for CE eligibility. See number of CE credits for each type below:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Scaling Up, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7065. NBCC provides 10 CEs for the on-demand training and 7.5 CEs for the live practicum training. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Scaling Up, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
American Psychological Association (APA): Scaling Up, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychologists receive 10 CEs for the on demand training and 7.5 CEs for the live practicum training. Scaling Up, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Scaling Up (provider number 1834), is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provisional regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Scaling Up maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period; (12-06-22 to 12-06-23). Social workers completing the on-demand course receive 10 asynchronous continuing education credits. Social workers completing the live practicum course receive 7.5 asynchronous continuing education credits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policies
ON-DEMAND TRAINING
This online training is non-refundable.
LIVE PRACTICUM TRAINING
Full refund or transfer, minus $100 administrative fee, available up to the day of the training. No refund or transfer to another cohort available if requested after the training has begun.
Requirements
Participation Requirements
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Our intended audience are therapists who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training if you are based in the United States or the equivalent if you are based outside of the United States. People only trained in EMDR by PESI are not eligible for the training. EMDRIA Credit will only be provided for those who have received an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training.
On-Demand Access
Online, On-Demand Course Access
You will receive a login and password (by email) for our online training portal (Scaling Up Hub) on the day your course starts (or on the day you purchase the course, if on-demand or if the course has already began).
You will have access to all course materials 90 days after purchase for the on-demand only training. After 90 days, you will be given the option to continue to receive access to the course materials for $40 per month.
Live Practicum Details
Important Note for the Live Practicum Courses
This two part training includes an online, on demand course that must be completed BEFORE your live practicum. Additionally, this on demand access to the course is available from the date you purchase the course for 90-days. After that 90-days, the continued access costs $40 per month. Please make time in your schedule to complete it 90-days from the time you purchase the course. It is 10 hours of content.
Final Details
Final Training Details
This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact the Scaling Up Team at info@ScalingUpEMDR.com if special accommodations are required.
Scaling Up maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.
Audio/Video/Photo Disclosure: Some of the trainings will be audio and/or video recorded. Additionally, photos may be taken and used for website and other promotional materials. By registering for this training you are consenting that you are in agreement of and aware of this disclosure agreement.
There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop. All grievances must be in writing to info@scalingupemdr.com, and will be replied to within 5 – 10 business days.
CE Credits
EMDRIA CEU’S
This training provides 10 CEUs for the on demand training and 7.5 CEUs for the live practicum training. These CEU’s will be provided by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). It is necessary to participate in 100% of the training to receive the credits of Continuing Education. A certificate for these CEU’s is included in the price of the training. Only participants who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training are eligible for the EMDRIA credits.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS
Continuing Education (CE) credits are offered and included in the price of the training. Licensure CEs are included in the price. It is the responsibility of the therapist to check with their licensure board for CE eligibility. See number of CE credits for each type below:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Scaling Up, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7065. NBCC provides 10 CEs for the on-demand training and 7.5 CEs for the live practicum training. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Scaling Up, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
American Psychological Association (APA): Scaling Up, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychologists receive 10 CEs for the on demand training and 7.5 CEs for the live practicum training. Scaling Up, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Scaling Up (provider number 1834), is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provisional regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Scaling Up maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period; (12-06-22 to 12-06-23). Social workers completing the on-demand course receive 10 asynchronous continuing education credits. Social workers completing the live practicum course receive 7.5 asynchronous continuing education credits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policies
ON-DEMAND TRAINING
This online training is non-refundable.
LIVE PRACTICUM TRAINING
Full refund or transfer, minus $100 administrative fee, available up to the day of the training. No refund or transfer to another cohort available if requested after the training has begun.
Requirements
Participation Requirements
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Our intended audience are therapists who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training if you are based in the United States or the equivalent if you are based outside of the United States. People only trained in EMDR by PESI are not eligible for the training. EMDRIA Credit will only be provided for those who have received an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training.
On-Demand Access
Online, On-Demand Course Access
You will receive a login and password (by email) for our online training portal (Scaling Up Hub) on the day your course starts (or on the day you purchase the course, if on-demand or if the course has already began).
You will have access to all course materials 90 days after purchase for the on-demand only training. After 90 days, you will be given the option to continue to receive access to the course materials for $40 per month.
Live Practicum Details
Important Note for the Live Practicum Courses
This two part training includes an online, on demand course that must be completed BEFORE your live practicum. Additionally, this on demand access to the course is available from the date you purchase the course for 90-days. After that 90-days, the continued access costs $40 per month. Please make time in your schedule to complete it 90-days from the time you purchase the course. It is 10 hours of content.
Final Details
Final Training Details
This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact the Scaling Up Team at info@ScalingUpEMDR.com if special accommodations are required.
Scaling Up maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.
Audio/Video/Photo Disclosure: Some of the trainings will be audio and/or video recorded. Additionally, photos may be taken and used for website and other promotional materials. By registering for this training you are consenting that you are in agreement of and aware of this disclosure agreement.
There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop. All grievances must be in writing to info@scalingupemdr.com, and will be replied to within 5 – 10 business days.