Racial/Cultural/Ethnic Groups Archives

Somatic experiencing, EMDR, and brainspotting: An African-centered critique (Routledge, 2021)

This chapter addresses the historical trauma of African Americans and barriers to mental health treatment, including EMDR.

BIPOC Perspective on Dissociation

BIPOC perspectives on dissociation: cultural meaning and dissociation treatment insights from the Fall 2021 issue of Go With That Magazine.

EMDR Therapy: Indigenous Voices

Shelley Spear Chief, EMDRIA member, shares her experience in adapting the EMDR standard protocol for Indigenous and First Nations clients.

Clinical Racial Relevance Within EMDR

This course focuses on some of the unique racial/ethnic/cultural interplays that influence clinical aspects of the Black, Latinx and Asian Pacific communities and impact EMDR therapy in the 8 phases.

Bound By Our Attachments: Race, Gender, and the Trauma of Violence

This presentation provides case examples that explore the AIP model, intimate partner violence (IPV), and anti-racist psychotherapy perspectives, in light of the increase in IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What Should EMDR Therapists Know About Native American Populations?

EMDRIA members answer the question “What is something you would like EMDR therapists to know about Native American populations?”

Racial Trauma in High Achievers

The Racial Trauma protocol for high achievers is designed to implement the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) through the intersection of high achieving adults and a culturally competent lens.

Healing Racial Trauma with Somatic EMDR Therapy

This presentation will explore how to assess and address racialized trauma with EMDR therapy, enhanced by somatic approaches.

Contemporary JEDI’s in EMDR Treatment

A Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) lens is critical to effectively engaging with clients, facilitating culturally relevant interventions and effectively addressing trauma.

What Should EMDR Therapists Know About Hispanic or Latinx Populations?

We asked EMDRIA members and EMDR therapists “What should EMDR therapists know about Hispanic or Latinx Populations?”

Mini-Presentation on White Race Socialization (SIG Brief Presentation)

Dr. Daphne Fatter describes fourteen aspects of white culture that have the potential to negatively impact people from other cultures. Suggestions for working with BIPOC clients as a white therapist are given.

Trauma informed interventions: A systematic review (PLOS ONE)

The purpose of this study was to appraise the types, setting, scope, and delivery of trauma informed interventions and associated outcomes.

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