Why EMDR?

 

Watch this quick video to get an outline of what EMDR Basic Training Covers. Trainings can be done in 5 day intensive settings, 2 weekends (6 days) or 5 days broken up into different days. You can engage in EMDR Basic Training in person or virtually. Check out our Basic Training Dates!

Effectively Treat Trauma & PTSD

Proven effectiveness – EMDR is recognized by the APA, WHO, and VA as a top treatment for PTSD. Goes beyond talk therapy – Helps process trauma at a deeper, neurological level, often leading to faster symptom relief. Works with a wide range of clients – Useful for complex trauma, single-incident trauma, and even everyday stressors.

Expand your Clinical Skill Set & Increase Confidence

Adds a specialized, structured approach to your therapy toolkit. Helps bypass stuck points for clients who feel trapped in their trauma narratives. Increases your confidence in working with complex cases, including dissociation and developmental trauma.

Career Growth & Professional Opportunities

Higher demand for EMDR-trained therapists – Many clients and referral sources seek out EMDR specialists. Potential for increased income – EMDR-certified clinicians can often charge higher rates due to the specialized nature of the therapy. More job opportunities – Many agencies, private practices, and trauma treatment centers prioritize EMDR-trained therapists.

Prevent Clinician Burnout & Improve Job Satisfaction

Helps clinicians feel more effective and empowered when working with trauma survivors. Reduces the emotional burden of hearing and holding trauma stories by using a structured healing process. Leads to greater job fulfillment by witnessing deep and lasting healing in clients.

Improve Client Outcomes

Helps clients reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel emotionally overwhelming. Strengthens emotion regulation, self-compassion, and resilience in clients. Addresses underlying root causes rather than just managing symptoms.

About EMDR

Why EMDR As A Therapeutic Option?

Becoming trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be a transformative step in your clinical practice. EMDR is an evidence-based, highly effective approach for treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other distressing experiences. Here’s why investing in EMDR training is beneficial for you as a clinician:

Versatility & Integration with Other Therapies

Can be integrated with CBT, DBT, IFS, attachment-based work, and somatic approaches. Effective for clients of all ages (children, adolescents, and adults). Useful for a wide range of mental health concerns beyond PTSD, including: Anxiety & phobias Depression Chronic pain & medical trauma Substance use disorders Attachment wounds & relational trauma

Community of Support

The EMDR World is a community that supports each other's practice. EMDR & Beyond is proud to be a part of that community. EMDR & Beyond has expanded courses that are focused on a range of experience for your learning. EMDR Focused Training, Therapy Focused Training, Diagnosis Focused Training, Ethics Focused Training, Supervision Focused Training & Integrative training for working with Systems, Couples and other modalities that will enhance your career.

Is EMDR Training Right For You?

If you work with trauma survivors, anxiety, or any clients who feel "stuck", EMDR can provide a powerful, neuroscience-backed method for healing. Whether you're in private practice, community mental health, or agency work, this training will enhance your effectiveness, increase your confidence, and open new career opportunities.

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