EMDR Therapy and Endometriosis
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
2d ago
To commemorate Endometriosis Awareness Month, we turned to EMDRIA member Peter Pruyn, LMHC, therapist and writer on EMDR therapy and endometriosis. EMDR Therapy and Endometriosis Guest Blog Post by Peter Pruyn, LMHC “To see the world through the lens of EMDR is to see pain as an invitation to healing.” – Peter Pruyn Tell us a little bit about you, your experience becoming an EMDR therapist, and what drew you to the topic of endometriosis and menstrual pain. The first thing to say is that I didn’t really enter the mental health field with a particular interest in mind. I think what ended up hap ..read more
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EMDRIA Members Respond: Neurodiversity Celebration Week
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
2w ago
The term neurodiversity is becoming more and more common. What does it mean? Neurodiversity refers to the idea that people’s brains work in many different ways, and how people interact with their own experiences and the world around them varies widely. In short, brain differences are normal, not deficits. We love how empowering it is to view other people and their brains through this affirming lens.  To commemorate Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we asked EMDRIA members for video or written responses for the following: “How can EMDR therapists actively embrace and support neurodiverse cl ..read more
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In the News: February 29, 2024
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
3w ago
In the News EMDRIA member Dr. Maire Daugharty, MD, LPC, LMFT discusses EMDR therapy in the article “EMDR therapy: From walk to wonder, unmasking trauma’s secrets.” She shares, “I think of it as creating space to let your mind wander and make connections around memories that wouldn’t necessarily come up in conversation.” _______________________ EMDR therapy retakes the spotlight in the Now Entertainment article “Celebrities are Jumping Onto EMDR: Here’s Why You Should, Too,” citing Prince Harry, Kristen Bell, Lady Gaga as recipients and EMDRIA member Rebecca Kase, LCSW. Kase was also quoted in ..read more
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EMDR Therapy and Anxiety GWT Magazine Issue
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
1M ago
EMDR Therapy and Anxiety Go With That Magazine Issue We invited several authors to write about “EMDR therapy and Anxiety” in the Winter 2024 Go With That Magazine issue. We are sharing Dr. Jennifer Fee’s article here, and EMDRIA members can access all other articles and issues in the Go With That Magazine.   A Three-Pronged Approach to Treating Anxiety with EMDR Therapy By Dr. Jennifer Fee, Psy.D. Excerpt: “The experience of anxiety exists on a continuum of mild sensations at one end and a cribbling anxiety disorder on the other. Helpful anxiety warns us that danger is present and protect ..read more
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Utilizing EMDR Therapy in Black Communities
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
1M ago
Utilizing EMDR Therapy in Black Communities Guest Blog Post by Desyree Dixon, EdD, LCSW-C    Tell us a little bit about you, your experience becoming an EMDR therapist, and your experience using EMDR in Black communities?  I am a trauma and grief therapist in Baltimore City [Maryland]. Becoming an EMDR trained therapist was a game changer for me and my practice. Before EMDR training, I often felt that I lacked the tools to support my clients fully. I am now confident that I have the tools and knowledge to help my clients. Since my EMDR training, I created a framework specificall ..read more
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How to Find a Good EMDR Therapist
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
1M ago
How to Find a Good EMDR Therapist Guest Blog Post by Jason Linder, PsyD    ​“EMDR is proving to be the silicon chip of psychotherapy; it allows people to process incredible amounts of material in a shockingly short time.” -Michael Elkin, Ph.D. The good news is there are many compassionate, well-trained, and capable EMDR therapists. The bad news is a lot of therapists market themselves as EMDR trained without sufficient training, practice, or skill. There are also programs (like PESI) conducting EMDR training that aren’t verified or approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDR ..read more
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EMDRIA Members Respond: Community Cultural Wealth for Black History Month
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by SusannaKaufman
1M ago
EMDR therapists can celebrate Black History Month by intentionally using the lens of Community Cultural Wealth to identify internal and external resources in their clients. We asked EMDRIA members for video or written responses for the following: “Describe some internal and/or external resources that you strengthen/install with your Black or African American identifying clients. How do you encourage them to embrace their Community Cultural Wealth?”   ***NOTE: For closed captioning on the videos, play the video and click on the ‘CC’ icon in the lower right-hand corner.   *** Dr ..read more
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In the News: January 29, 2024
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
2M ago
In the News EMDRIA member Elaine Wynn, LP is celebrated in the SunPost article “Dog Tags Not Required” written by Larry Johnson. Elaine works primarily with veterans and service members and is known for establishing the Veterans Resilience Project, an organization that provides free EMDR therapy to Minnesota veterans (not dependent on discharge status), service members, and spouses. _______________________ EMDR therapy is being offered to police officers in Moore, OK. This Oklahoma News 4 news bulletin “Moore Police Department Offering EMDR Trauma Therapy to Officers” discusses Chief Gibson’s ..read more
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Building Your EMDR Therapy Network
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
2M ago
Building Your EMDR Therapy Network Networking is about building community. Networking as an EMDR therapist is about connecting with individuals and organizations around EMDR therapy and the relief it can bring to those dealing with trauma. Building relationships with community contacts who know you are an EMDR therapist will benefit you and them. How can EMDR therapists create effective referral networks? Be strategic Marketing is about getting noticed. Networking is creating targeted relationships with people you want to notice you; those who could most benefit from your services and expertis ..read more
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Treating Religious and Spiritual Trauma with EMDR Therapy
EMDR International Association Blog
by SusannaKaufman
2M ago
Treating Religious and Spiritual Trauma with EMDR Therapy   January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month in some circles, so we turned to EMDRIA member Cassidy DuHadway, LCSW, to help us understand more about treating religious and spiritual trauma with EMDR therapy. Guest Blog Post by Cassidy DuHadway, LCSW Tell us a little bit about you, your experience becoming an EMDR therapist, and what drew you to the topic of religious and spiritual trauma. Embarking on this therapist journey for over 15 years has been quite the adventure, as a therapist and person. In 2015, I was trained in EMDR, an ..read more
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