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Bridging the Gap: Moving from EMDR Training to Confident Clinical Practice
Many clinicians vividly remember the feeling of completing their Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) basic training. You likely left the final weekend exhausted but buzzing with inspiration, armed with a comprehensive manual, and ready to help clients...
Before you Begin: Six Essential Conversations to Have Before Starting EMDR (and Downloadable Readiness Checklist)
It's no secret that EMDR therapy, while often hlghly effective, can be an intense experience. Preparation can make a big difference in successful outcomes for EMDR clients—that's why EMDR therapists go through three phases (History & Treatment Planning,...
Can EMDR Help with Complex Trauma?
EMDR therapy is a well-researched treatment that has had highly successful outcomes for many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and several other mental health conditions. But can EMDR also help people with complex post-traumatic stress disorder...
EMDR and Acquired Brain Injury: Interview with Neuropsychologist Colette Smart
Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Colette Smart, an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, has been working with people with cognitive impairments for twenty years. Her emerging research into EMDR’s efficacy for people with...
Revolutionizing EMDR Therapy: An Interview with David Archer MSW, MFT
“Raising our racial consciousness allows people of all cultural backgrounds to be more fully equipped to stop the trauma of racism. Let us have courage, be open-minded, and move toward a better future.” These are among the opening words in David Archer’s book,...
Beyond PTSD: Studies show EMDR can treat these conditions
In 1987, Dr.Francine Shapiro began studying how eye movements could help to reduce upsetting thoughts and memories. Her research led to the development of EMDR, which is now a leading treatment for PTSD in Canada and around the world. Following Dr. Shapiro’s...