Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful psychotherapy approach that has been proven effective in treating various mental health issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. With the growing recognition of EMDR's benefits, there is an increasing demand for well-trained EMDR therapists. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the essentials of EMDR therapy training and how it can unlock the potential for both mental health professionals and their clients. What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR therapy was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s as a tre ..read more

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that was originally designed and developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s to alleviate problems from adverse experiences. EMDR therapy accesses and processes these traumatic memories in order to formulate new adaptive memories in their place, utilizing bilateral stimulation to accelerate the process. This therapy has become a vital tool for many mental health clinicians, as it helps people to heal from psychological trauma the same way they would from physical trauma. Since this is a specialised field, there is s ..read more

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy that treats mental health conditions caused by memories of traumatic events in the past. It is well-known for its role in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, and its applications are continually expanding. If you have been curious about EMDR basic training to help people who are recovering from trauma, read on for understanding how it can help. Understanding EMDR Therapy EMDR is a type of interactive psychotherapy used to treat psychological stress. The approach is based on the idea that painfu ..read more

EMDR or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a type of trauma therapy most widely used for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias. Discovered by Francisne Shapiro in the 1980s, she observed that certain repetitive eye movements, when linked with thoughts of distressing experiences, could reduce the intensity of those thoughts. What is EMDR? EMDR is a trauma therapy used to remove feelings and sensations associated with a traumatic memory so that the person can recall the event without getting overwhelmed by distressing feelings. The therapy technique rewires the ..read more

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed and developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s to alleviate the stress that comes with traumatic memories. EMDR therapy targets the accessing and processing of these traumatic memories and attempts to formulate new adaptive memories in their place with external stimulation. EMDR therapy has become a vital tool for a lot of mental health technicians in the past few years, as it helps people to heal from psychological trauma the same way they would from physical trauma. This nov ..read more

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a mental health therapy method used for treating symptoms of distressing and traumatic events in the past. The therapy method requires the patient to move their eyes in a specific way while they process traumatic and distressing memories. In the field of clinical psychology, EMDR is best known for its role in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. However, in recent years, with training courses such as Crisis Interventions & Brief EMDR Protocols, its application has expanded to the treatment of several other mental conditions i ..read more

Dr. Bryan Hall: "EMDR tends to be easy to grasp as a therapeutic approach, but nevertheless its implementation within one's clinical practice can pose challenges to providers. EMDR & Beyond Director Bonnie Mikelson and EMDR-certified expressive arts therapist Madi Musson discuss their course for EMDR-trained clinicians, "Challenges in Implementing EMDR Therapy ..read more

The History and Mission of EMDR & Beyond The mission of EMDR & Beyond is to promote healing and reduce suffering to survivors of adverse life experiences. We stand with our community in working towards healing among humanity. We support the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community in addressing the impact of oppression and racism. We support our first responders, including local law enforcement, in healing trauma that is too often an inherent part of their commitment to community. We believe in healing through increased awareness, empathy, and intentional response towar ..read more

After Basic Training: EMDR Therapy as a Career Path So, you have completed your EMDR Basic Training and have your Certificate of Completion. Congratulations!! Some of you may want to celebrate this achievement. With your brain still full of new information, there may be no desire for a further step on your EMDR journey.  What’s Next But there are some of you who may be asking “Now what?” EMDR Basic Training, focused on clear and common EMDR procedures and typical challenges, is just that--Basic! It provides all the tools needed to conduct EMDR therapy with clients. But...but...there is mu ..read more

#19 - EMDR THERAPY AND SOMATIC PSYCHOLOGY FOR CHRONIC PAIN AND ILLNESS WITH DR. ARIELLE SCHWARTZ “It is amazing how intelligent our bodies are. — Dr. Arielle Schwartz Episode #19: EMDR Therapy & Somatic Psychology for Chronic Pain Illness with Dr. Arielle Schwartz Elyse Harper AN INTEGRATIVE MIND-BODY APPROACH TO TREATMENT WITH DR. ARIELLE SCHWARTZ Listen to it on Apple Podcast! Register Here Dr. Arielle Schwartz, PHD is a licensed clinical psychologist, EMDR Therapy consultant, and a certified yoga instructor with a private practice in Boulder, CO. She earned her doctorate in Clinical ..read more