If you’ve completed an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training program, you may be wondering, “When should I start working toward certification?” The answer is simple: Start now. One of the biggest misconceptions about EMDRIA Certification is that clinicians should wait until they have...

Some clients come to therapy having tried everything. They have completed CBT programs, attended 12-step meetings, and worked through motivational interviewing, yet still find themselves caught in the same addiction cycle. For many of them, the problem is not a lack of effort. It is that the triggers...

Professional development for therapists training in EMDR therapy does not end with EMDR Basic Training. For clinicians practicing EMDR therapy, advanced training is where true clinical expertise is forged. The complexity of trauma presentations encountered in EMDR therapy practice demands more than foundational...

For mental health professionals pursuing EMDRIA certification or seeking to deepen their clinical expertise, EMDR consultation is not merely a procedural requirement; it is a cornerstone of competent, ethical trauma practice.  Understanding what occurs during these sessions and why they are integral...

EMDR Therapy in Group Settings Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a well-established approach for treating trauma on an individual level, but it also offers unique benefits in group settings. With the right structure, EMDR in a group setting fosters a shared healing space,...

EMDR Therapy -- More than PTSD Treatment When most therapists think of EMDR therapy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often comes to mind.  However, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a versatile, trauma-informed therapy that extends well beyond one diagnosis.  It...

Addressing Suicidal Ideation with EMDR Therapy: A Clinician’s Perspective   Suicidal ideation is a complex and distressing experience that can emerge during therapy, particularly when clients are processing deeply rooted trauma. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy...

If you have completed your EMDR Basic Training, you've probably also become aware of the option of EMDR Certification.  Although Certification in EMDR Therapy is an optional step, we encourage you to consider certification as a next step in your EMDR therapy educational journey. Here are our top...

Taking Your EMDR Training Journey to the Next Level So you've decided EMDR therapy training might be for you? Good! As you embark on this transformative journey, it's crucial to ensure that your EMDR training equips you with the necessary tools to become the best therapist for your clients. Here are...

DeTUR for EMDR Therapy is now offered as an OnDemand course by EMDR Professional Training.  You can learn DeTUR on your own time now and learn from the legacy of Dr. AJ Popky. A Wealth of Experience Learn from the legacy of one of the pioneers of EMDR therapy and understand the components of his...