PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Archives

Dr. Louise Maxfield Career Retrospective

Dr. Louise Maxfield retired recently from serving as Journal of EMDR Practice and Research editor for 15 years. Throughout her career, Dr. Maxfield made numerous contributions to the EMDR field.

Sandra Bullock Speaks Out about Her Experience with EMDR Therapy

Actress Sandra Bullock recently shared that she used EMDR therapy to help her heal from PTSD and trauma induced after a 2014 home invasion.

How Artwork Makes EMDR Therapy More Approachable

Sixty-five percent of the population are visual learners. Learn how EMDR therapists can weave art into their EMDR therapy practice to help their clients.

In the News: October 29, 2021

EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.

EMDRIA Conference 2021 Preview

A sneak peek of EMDRIA 2021 Conference Highlights.

In the News: October 1, 2021

EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.

It is Suicide Prevention Week, a time to focus on being supportive to those struggling to make sense of life. Suicide’s devastating effects make it difficult to talk about, but rates of suicide are increasing. EMDR therapy can reduce suicidal ideation.

Dr. E.C. Hurley, an Early EMDR Therapy Contributor, Dies

EMDRIA member Dr. E.C. Hurley, an early EMDR therapy contributor, passed away on August 31, 2021. Dr. Hurley was a retired U.S. Army veteran who dedicated his post-retirement career to treating PTSD in active-duty military personnel, veterans, their families, and first responders.