EMDR Consultant
Crystal Arber: Trauma Transformed
Throughout her career, Crystal has been dedicated to addressing complex trauma and PTSD, particularly within healthcare settings. She has developed an innovative EMDR treatment program tailored to the unique needs of trauma survivors in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. This program includes the “Making Sense of Trauma” group, an 8-week education and skills-based approach to understanding and coping with trauma. Crystal has also provided EMDR therapy for complex PTSD, emphasizing long-term healing and recovery for her clients.
Her contributions to the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study within the Vancouver Coastal Health care system elevated her to a leading advocate for Trauma-Informed Practice, centering on addressing the profound legacy and impact of residential schools, especially within healthcare professionals’ education, ultimately driving the promotion of cultural competence and a trauma-informed approach within healthcare settings.
Crystal has also played a pivotal role in creating an EMDR pilot program designed to treat PTSD among veterans and emergency services personnel at the BC-Operational Stress Injury Clinic. This program achieved remarkable success and culminated in her presentation as a speaker at the EMDR Canada Conference in 2019, where she shared her expertise on How to apply Intensive EMDR for Military and First Responders who have been diagnosed with PTSD.
Furthermore, Crystal led a dedicated trauma recovery team as part of the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program in 2022. Her team provided six pro bono EMDR group treatments for individuals displaced by war, offering much-needed relief to those suffering from the effects of trauma. In 2023, Crystal spoke at the EMDR HAP Conference, where she and her team presented the ASSYST & EMDR-IGTP-OTS Humanitarian Psychosocial Pilot Project for Ukrainian Refugees Displaced by War in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The presentation highlighted the team’s innovative approach to addressing the psychosocial needs of Ukrainian refugees and the effectiveness of the ASSYST EMDR IGTP -OTS protocol, showcasing Crystal’s dedication to humanitarian causes.
Crystal Arber’s multifaceted career encompasses clinical expertise, advocacy, volunteer work, and education. Her contributions have positively impacted countless lives, and her dedication to creating positive change and raising awareness of societal issues make her a prominent and well-rounded figure in her profession.
1917 West 4th Ave , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6J 1M7
Phone: (604) 3404529
Email: crystalarber@gmail.com
Population Served:
Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages:
English
How EMDR is Offered:
Both online and in-person
Areas of Expertise:
Addictions
Anxiety
Birth Trauma
C-PTSD
Critical Illness
Depression
Dissociation
EMDR Intensives
Grief & Bereavement
Medical Trauma
Military
PTSD
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Physical Abuse
Road Traffic Accidents
Sexual Abuse
Social Anxiety