This video quickly outlines the differences between being EMDR Trained and EMDR Certified. EMDR Certified is an advanced credential.

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EMDR Trained vs. EMDR Certification

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EMDR Training vs. EMDR Certification

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Did you know there’s a difference between EMDR Training and EMDR Certification? If not, no worries! We’re here to break down the differences between the two offerings.

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Completing an EMDR Training is the first step in a clinician’s journey in EMDR therapy.

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An EMDR Basic Training equips trainees with the knowledge and skills to use EMDR therapy, providing at least 50 hours of content through lecture, practicum, and consultation.

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Once you have completed an EMDR basic training, in its entirety, you can tell people you are EMDR Trained.

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If you’re looking to grow and enhance your overall skills and knowledge as an EMDR therapist, you might consider EMDR Certification.

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EMDRIA offers a certification in EMDR where the clinician has opted to meet standards of excellence in the field of EMDR therapy, measured by consultation, clinical practice, and continuing education

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The clinician will need to:

• Complete all requirements
• Submit the online application, &
• Have their application approved

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Once your EMDR Certification application is approved, you can tell people you are EMDR Certified

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To recap:

EMDR Training

• Is the first step in EMDR therapy
• Requires a minimum of 50 hours of content through lecture, practicum, and consultation
• Once you complete the entire training, you are considered EMDR Trained

EMDR Certification

• Is an advanced credential offered through EMDRIA
• Requires additional consultation, clinical practice, and continuing education
• Once your application is approved, you are considered EMDR Certified