The EMDR Research Foundation has started a new column entitled “Translating Research Into Practice”. This forum for researchers and clinicians is meant to share clinical experiences that help make meaning to the research so that the material becomes practical for other EMDR clinicians. This is one more way that…
Event: Boulder EMDR Network Meeting Date: Monday July 16, 2012 Location: Spice of Life Event Center Flatirons Golf Course 5706 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO 80303 [ map ] The next EMDR Network Meeting will be Monday July 16 at The Spice of Life. There will not be a presenter at this…
EMDR Basic Training (Boulder, CO) Part 1: August 17 – 19, 2012 Part 2: November 16 – 18, 2012 Location: Maiberger Institute 2995 Baseline Road, Suite 206 Boulder, CO 80303 [ interactive map ] This EMDR Basic Training is EMDRIA Approved, and consists of 40 hours of instruction plus 10 hours of…
The 2012 EMDRIA Conference is open for registration and the theme will be “EMDR & Attachment: Healing Developmental Trauma”. It will be held Oct. 4 – 7, 2012 in Washington, D.C. It is a great opportunity to learn more about EMDR and network with fellow EMDR therapists from around the…
In the new EMDR book, “EMDR in Addiction Continuing Care: A Phenomenological Study of Women Treated in Early Recovery,” Jamie Marich conducted a study of using EMDR therapy with 10 women who suffered from addictions. The women were from different ethnic backgrounds, had diverse trauma histories and issues. The women…
May is officially Mental Health Month to raise awareness of trauma and the devastating impact it has on people. Trauma can impact someone physically, emotionally, and overall mental well-being. It is important to note that trauma is more recognized in our society now more than ever. For years trauma has…
If you are an EMDR therapist who works with couples, here is your chance to help with some research. Elizabeth Legg is a PhD student at the University of Northern Colorado. She is working on a study for her dissertation on clients’ and therapists’ experiences with EMDR within couples counseling…
The EMDR Research Foundation is asking all EMDR therapists to spread the news about Dr. Francine Shapiro’s new book, “Getting Past Your Past.” This book has inspiring stories for the general public to understand EMDR. It also includes tools for people to use to help them feel more in control…
“Bully” is an important documentary that everyone should see. In this documentary, a couple of children and their families are followed as they share the pain that is caused from bullying. Bullying is widespread and underreported. Statistics from 2008-2009 School Crime Supplement showed that only about a third of…
The issue of dual relationships recently came up in an Advanced EMDR Workshop where I was talking about working with couples: Is it okay for a couples therapist to do individual EMDR with their clients (meaning not conjoint sessions while doing EMDR) and still be the couple’s therapist (in…
