Bellevue University Expands Access to EMDR Basic Training for Students, Alumni and Clinical Professionals
Bellevue University offers an EMDR Basic Training program designed to support students, alumni, and clinical professionals as they develop their skills in trauma-focused care. The training delivers instruction, practice, and consultation hours in flexible formats and includes a registration discount for the Bellevue University community.
Participants engage in a structured learning experience that prepares them to apply EMDR therapy in clinical settings while advancing their professional credentials.
Key Facts
- Program: EMDR Basic Training (Parts I and II)
- Format: In-person, hybrid, and live online options
- CE Credits: 40 total hours (20 didactic, 20 practicum)
- Consultation: 10 hours included
- Discount: $200 off for Bellevue University students and alumni with code BELLEVUE
- Registration: https://scalingupemdr.com/emdr-basic-training/
- Eligibility: Students must be in practicum or internship and actively seeing clients
- Schedule: Multiple 2026 cohorts nationwide and online
- Completion Requirement: Training must be completed within 12 months
Training Focus: Building EMDR Skills for Clinical Practice
Bellevue University promotes access to EMDR Basic Training that introduces clinicians to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. The training presents EMDR as a method that integrates cognitive, emotional, somatic, and narrative elements to address client experiences. Participants complete Part I and Part II training and apply concepts through guided consultation sessions that reinforce clinical use.
Program Structure and Learning Experience
The program combines coursework with hands-on practice to support skill development. Participants complete 20 hours of instruction and 20 hours of practicum experience, along with 10 hours of consultation delivered in small-group settings. The training includes required reading from EMDR founder Francine Shapiro and provides access to manuals, handouts, and supporting resources.
“EMDR training equips clinicians with a structured approach they can apply immediately in client care,” said Dr. Barb Daubenspeck, Program Director of Bellevue University’s Master of Science in Clinical Health Counseling degree program. “At Bellevue University, we focus on connecting learning to practice. This program supports professionals as they respond to trauma, expand services, and strengthen outcomes in the communities they serve.”
Access and Opportunities for the Bellevue University Community
Bellevue University expands access to this training by offering a $200 registration discount for its students and alumni.
The program offers delivery options that include in-person, hybrid, and fully online formats, allowing working professionals to participate across locations and schedules. Students must be actively engaged in practicum or internship experiences and working with clients to be eligible to enroll.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).