Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a leading, evidence-based therapy shown to effectively treat PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. For clinicians specializing in trauma, developing EMDR skills can be transformative for both practice and clients. Yet, access to EMDR training is often limited: most programs are costly, time-intensive, and require frequent renewals to maintain certification. These barriers prevent many therapists from acquiring skills that could significantly strengthen their trauma work.

This certificate program is designed to change that. In approximately 35 hours—the same time commitment typically needed to learn other evidence-based trauma treatments such as Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, or CBT—you’ll gain the strategies and techniques necessary to begin integrating EMDR skills into your practice. Unlike traditional EMDR certification models, this program does not require ongoing fees or repeated renewal to maintain your credential.

If at any point you want to refresh your knowledge, you’ll have access to ongoing support:

• Free retakes of your on-demand EMDR courses

• Optional group consultations in trauma treatment

• Additional courses for continued learning

• Individual consultation with Dr. Sweeton for dyad practice or personalized guidance

Upon completion, you’ll earn the Certificate in Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills and the EMDRPT-II™ post-nominal credential. This permanent credential serves as a credibility marker—an enduring signal to clients and colleagues that you are trained, ready, and enthusiastic about offering EMDR as part of your trauma treatment practice.