About Focal Point Blog
Our Focal Point Blog serves as a written resource to showcase EMDRIA™ members' knowledge and best practices on a variety of topics related to EMDR therapy, highlight the latest news and insights in the field, and foster a sense of belonging in the EMDR therapy community. This award-winning blog is the place where both EMDR therapists and the public can find credible, accessible, and relevant information about EMDR therapy.
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Recent Blog Posts
Breaking the Cycle: How EMDR Helps Children Heal from Domestic Violence
EMDRIA member M. Lupita Renteria discusses the impact of domestic violence on children, and how EMDR therapy can help young survivors move from fear and confusion toward healing and resilience.
Healing at Any Age: EMDR Therapy for Older Adults
Gracia Do, EMDRIA member, shares unique considerations when using EMDR therapy with older adults and explains why meaningful healing, growth, and transformation remain possible at any age.
In the News: September 30, 2026
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
EMDRIA Members Respond: Case Conceptualization for Hispanic Heritage Month
EMDRIA members recognize Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing best practices for case conceptualization with clients who identify as Hispanic/Latinx.
The Unfinished Therapist: Living With Uncertainty in an Age of Endless Clinical Innovation
Dr. Rachel Rashkin shares insight on how therapists can reclaim and embrace uncertainty in a field marked by ever-growing clinical practice approaches.
Treating Addiction and Compulsive Behaviors with EMDR Therapy
Gerard Ilaria, EMDRIA member, discusses the overlapping areas of trauma and addiction, and how EMDR interventions can help compulsive behaviors.
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