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Why EMDR CE Matters

There are clients for whom traditional talk therapy just loops.

When trauma is procedural, stored in the body, or tied to early attachment disruptions… EMDR offers something different. A way to shift processing, not just insight.

These courses are built for clinicians who already work with trauma or want to deepen their ability to help clients move from stuck to adaptive.

Every training in this category is focused on how EMDR works in the room—what happens, what to watch for, and how to adjust technique for real-world clinical scenarios.


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What's Included

All EMDR CE courses listed in this category are:

  • Green checkmarkFully approved by NBCC, ASWB, and accepted by most U.S. state boards
  • Green checkmark100% online and available 24/7
  • Green checkmarkSelf-paced and asynchronous—no live attendance required
  • Green checkmarkBuilt by clinicians who practice EMDR and specialize in trauma
  • Green checkmarkCertificate-ready immediately after quiz and eval completion

Whether you're brushing up on Phase work or advancing into complex trauma protocols, you'll find material built to support what actually happens in sessions… not just what textbooks say should happen.

What You'll Find In
the EMDR Course Archive

The EMDR CE collection includes training on:

  • Green checkmark Phase 1–8 core protocol refinement
  • Green checkmark EMDR modifications for anxiety, grief, depression, and dissociation
  • Green checkmark Attachment-based EMDR for children and adolescents
  • Green checkmark Advanced EMDR strategies for complex trauma
  • Green checkmark EMDR 2.0 and cutting-edge technique evolution
  • Green checkmark Real-client video demonstrations and case debriefs
  • Green checkmark Instructor-led consultation events and intensives
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🧠 New EMDR-related courses are added frequently. Membership includes access to most (see below).

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Why Therapists Choose Us

Expert-Led Courses

Learn from leading researchers and practitioners in trauma therapy and neuroscience.

Accredited CE Credits

All courses approved by NBCC, ASWB, and other major licensing boards.

Therapist Community

Connect with like-minded professionals in our exclusive peer forums.


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Why So Many Clinicians Use This Platform for EMDR Training

We're told often: "This is the first time I felt like CE actually helped my clinical work."

That's what we aim for. CE that makes you a stronger therapist—not just a box-checker.

Here’s what stands out:

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Taught by real experts

Most instructors are licensed EMDR therapists, not outside educators.
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Clinical-first

Focused on application, not just passing theory from one slide to the next.
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Immediate CE credit

Quiz, click, done. Your certificate's ready.
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Trust built-in

Every course on this page is pre-cleared by NBCC and ASWB.
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No wasted hours

The content matters, and you’ll feel that.

What Clinicians Are Saying

Trusted by Thousands of Therapists

15,000+

Active Members

250+

CE Courses

98%

Satisfaction Rate

50+

Expert Instructors

How It Works

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Choose a course

Pick one that fits where you are (or where you're headed) in your EMDR development

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Go at your own pace

Pause anytime, return when ready

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Take the quiz

Thoughtful questions, no trick wording

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Download your certificate

Instantly, in board-approved format

🎓 Some courses may count toward EMDR-related certifications or consultation hours. Always check with your certifying body.

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Membership Option (Essentials CE Membership)

Looking for access to CE without the hassle of course-by-course purchasing?

The Essentials CE Membership was designed to give therapists flexible access to most CE needs, without locking you into long contracts or renewals.

Included:

  • Green checkmarkMost home study CE courses (including many EMDR trainings)
  • Green checkmarkAll live CE webinars
  • Green checkmarkAll clinical consultation events

🛑Not included: Licensure renewal course bundles or EMDR certificate tracks leading to advanced certification credentials. These must be purchased separately.

This keeps the membership focused and affordable, while preserving the distinct value of advanced clinical tracks.

Membership benefits:

  • Green checkmarkFlexible access to rotating CE library.
  • Green checkmarkNo auto-renewals - term cancels automatically at 12 months. Renew (or not) at any time.
  • Green checkmarkInstant CE certificates delivered after each course completion.
  • Green checkmarkSpread out costs monthly or pay up front.
  • Green checkmarkAll live case consultation events are included.
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It's the first CE membership I've used that didn't feel like I had to 'work around' what I needed. Everything was just there.

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Approvals & CE Credit Information

Online CE Credits is fully approved as a national provider of continuing education through:

  • White checkmarkNBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
  • White checkmarkASWB (Association of Social Work Boards)
  • White checkmarkCourses accepted by licensing boards in all 50 U.S. states
  • White checkmarkCertificates formatted to meet exact state requirements

Need confirmation for your state? Our board approval tool and support team are here for that.

EMDR Certification Programs Through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC

If you're looking to go beyond CE and pursue recognized EMDR credentials, our EMDR curricula meet the full training requirements for two levels of professional certification:

EMDRPT‑I™ Certification

This foundational certification verifies core training in EMDR protocols and prepares you to apply EMDR in clinical settings with competence and clarity.

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Completion of our Certificate in EMDR Therapy Skills meets all coursework requirements to receive the EMDRPT-I™ certification credential through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC, our independent EMDR certifying body.

EMDRPT‑II™ Certification

This advanced-level credential builds on EMDRPT‑I™ and supports clinicians in applying EMDR to complex trauma, dissociation, and co-occurring conditions.

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Completing our Certificate in Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills fulfills all curriculum requirements for the advanced EMDRPT-II™ certification through MWCE, LLC.

Both programs are designed by Dr. Jennifer Sweeton and her team, and include only board-approved CE courses, case consultation directly with herself or another experienced EMDR trainer, and real-world application guidance throughout your training.

At no additional cost with the purchase of our full cert program(s), these optional certification credentials are issued through Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC, a recognized independent certification body backed by a 30+ person advisory board. Clinicians who complete our comprehensive EMDR cert program(s) can submit their program completion certificate(s) as verification of course curriculum fulfillment when applying for EMDRPT-I™ or EMDRPT-II™ certification.

If you're pursuing EMDR as a core part of your practice, this is the most direct and comprehensive pathway we offer.

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Are these courses accepted by my licensing board?

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Yes, in nearly every case. All courses are NBCC and ASWB approved. If unsure, check the state-by-state guide or reach out.

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Do I need a membership to take an EMDR course?

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No. You can purchase any course individually. The membership is optional and geared toward those who want access to many courses.

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Do these courses help with EMDR certification?

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Individual EMDR courses that are part of our EMDR foundational and Advanced EMDR certificate programs qualify for EMDRPT-I™ and EMDRPT-II™ certification through our independent certifying body, Mind Works Continuing Education, LLC.

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How long do I have to finish a course?

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There's no deadline. Take it at your pace. Your progress is saved automatically. Individual course purchase comes with lifetime access.

Most CE platforms give you content to "get it done." These courses are built to actually help you get better.

If you've been looking for EMDR training that deepens your confidence (not just your certificate drawer), you're in the right place.

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