Timeline

30 Years of EMDRIA

1995

The EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) is established to promote the highest standards for EMDR therapy training, practice, and research. Membership began with 473 charter members.

1996

First EMDRIA Conference Held

EMDRIA’s first conference was held in 1996 in Denver, Colorado. This inaugural event marked a significant milestone in the organization’s history, bringing together clinicians and…Read More

1997

EMDRIA’s First Executive Director

EMDRIA was originally managed by an Association Management Company in Arizona from 1995 through 1996. In 1997, the organization hired its first Executive Director (part-time),…Read More

1997

EMDRIA Nonprofit Transitions

EMDRIA transitions from a 501(c)(3) to a 501(c)(6) allows for better alignment of a credentialing pathway for EMDRIA members

1998

EMDR Canada Becomes EMDRIA Affiliate

EMDR Canada was first conceived in 1995 as the Canadian branch of EMDRIA. In 1998, it incorporated as an independent organization and officially became an…Read More

1999

Certification & Credit Program Begins

EMDRIA introduces official certification and training programs, including EMDRIA credit programs, EMDR Certified Therapists and Approved Consultants credentials, ensuring quality and consistency in EMDR therapy…Read More

2001

Launch of Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory

EMDRIA introduces the first iteration of what is now the Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory, an online resource enabling the public to locate EMDRIA members…Read More

2004

EMDRIA’s Second Executive Director

EMDRIA hires its first full-time Executive Director, Scott Blech (2004-2012) and grows to 6 staff members.

2007

“Journal of EMDR Practice and Research” Launches

EMDRIA launches the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR), the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the theory, research, and clinical practice of EMDR…Read More

2007

Basic Training Enhancements

EMDRIA implements new curriculum requirements for basic EMDR training.