Message to EMDR Therapists Following the November 2015 Terrorist Attacks

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The following blog post was written by guest blogger, Katy Murray, MSW, LICSW, BCD, and was originally posted on the EMDR Research Foundation email newsletter. As I watch the reports from the November terrorist attacks in Paris, (11/13) Beirut, (11/12)  and throughout the world in 2015, I am once again rocked by the trauma humanity commits on its…

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How to Find an EMDR Therapist

Since I teach EMDR Therapy, I often get asked for referrals for EMDR therapists. I found that trying to connect the right client with the right therapist was a little challenging since different therapists have a variety of specialties and work in different areas. With this in mind, I launched…

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Preparing EMDR Clients for the Holiday Season

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The holiday season is supposed to be a time of family, friends, and lots of parties and fun. Unfortunately, for some of our clients that have experienced trauma, this time of the year can be anything but feeling good. It can be a time of pain, suffering and isolation. As…

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EMDRIA’s New Definition of EMDR

EMDRIA recently updated the clinical definition of EMDR. The definition that EMDR therapists use with clients, however, has not significantly changed. Here are three examples of the new changes for EMDR clinicians: Life-disturbing Experiences — The DSM-IV limits the definition of PTSD to only include major traumatic incidents. EMDRIA’s new definition…

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