Scaling Up EMDR Blog
The Scaling Up EMDR Blog is a resource for therapists seeking high-quality training, clinical insight, and practical guidance in EMDR therapy. Here you’ll find articles on EMDR Basic Training, advanced protocols, trauma-informed practice, and the realities of scaling your impact as a clinician—grounded in ethics, safety, and real-world application.
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EMDR Intensive Training: Transforming Your Therapy Practice and Client Outcomes 1920 1280 Scaling Up

EMDR Intensive Training: Transforming Your Therapy Practice and Client Outcomes

  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…

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

What Makes an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training?

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…

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

Online EMDR Training vs In-Person: Pros and Cons

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…

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

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

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…

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

What Is the Difference Between the EMDR Group Protocols: IGTP and GTEP?

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…

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

How to Choose the Right EMDR Training Program in 2026

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…

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

What Is EMDR GAP Training—and Why Clinicians Are Choosing It

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…

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

EMDR Certification vs Basic Training: What’s the Difference?

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…

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

Complete Guide to EMDR Basic Training: What Every Therapist Needs to Know

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…

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

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

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…

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

EMDR Training Online: Four 2026 Virtual Cohorts for Maximum Flexibility

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…

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

EMDR Basic Training in Alaska and Online: 2026 Winter & Spring Cohorts Now Open

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…

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2026 EMDR Basic Training Schedule Now Open: Secure Your Spot Before Classes Fill 2560 1920 Scaling Up

2026 EMDR Basic Training Schedule Now Open: Secure Your Spot Before Classes Fill

Registration is officially open for Scaling Up’s 2026 EMDR Basic Training programs—and we’re starting the year with our biggest offer yet. If you’ve been waiting…

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Free EMDR Basic Training in Arizona: Empowering Clinicians to Heal Veteran Trauma 1280 720 Scaling Up

Free EMDR Basic Training in Arizona: Empowering Clinicians to Heal Veteran Trauma

A Unique Opportunity for Arizona Mental Health Professionals Are you an Arizona-based mental health professional looking to expand your trauma treatment skills? Do you work…

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What to Expect in EMDR Basic Training: A New Therapist’s Perspective 800 800 Scaling Up

What to Expect in EMDR Basic Training: A New Therapist’s Perspective

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy has evolved as a powerful technique in the treatment of mental health issues, especially for trauma and stress-related…

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The Journey to EMDR Certification: Steps and Requirements 1792 672 Scaling Up

The Journey to EMDR Certification: Steps and Requirements

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is widely recognized as an effective treatment for trauma-related issues. For therapists, obtaining certification in EMDR will be…

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EMDR Advanced Certification – How to Choose the Right Course 1792 672 Scaling Up

EMDR Advanced Certification – How to Choose the Right Course

Selecting the ideal EMDR advanced certification course is a crucial step for mental health professionals eager to deepen their expertise in trauma therapy. Understanding the nuances of…

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EMDR Training Eligibility Criteria: What You Need to Know 530 200 Scaling Up

EMDR Training Eligibility Criteria: What You Need to Know

Understanding the eligibility criteria for EMDR training is essential for mental health professionals eager to enhance their practice. Whether one specializes in alcohol counseling or marriage family therapy, knowing how to…

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Guidelines for EMDR Certification Renewal and CE Credit Acquisition 610 229 Scaling Up

Guidelines for EMDR Certification Renewal and CE Credit Acquisition

EMDR certification renewal is a crucial process for therapists dedicated to maintaining their expertise in this powerful therapy for grief and trauma. Staying current with…

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Securing Continuing Education Credits for EMDR Certification: A Professional Pathway 1792 672 Scaling Up

Securing Continuing Education Credits for EMDR Certification: A Professional Pathway

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification represents a significant milestone for mental health professionals seeking to expand their therapeutic toolkit. This advanced training equips…

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