DEI/IDEA Archives

EMDR Therapy with an Afrocentric Critical Race Perspective

Utilizing an Afrocentric Critical Race perspective, case studies are examined with emphasis on alleviating oppression-based trauma.

The Elephant in the Room: Systemic Racism and Psychotherapy

This panel addresses systemic racism, the challenges and opportunities to address racism in EMDR therapy & how to challenge systemic racism.

A systematic review of treatment interventions for individuals with intellectual disability and trauma symptoms: A review of the recent literature (Trauma, Violence, and Abuse)

A systematic review to compare effectiveness of EMDR therapy and CBT for PTSD with people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

Historical Trauma & It’s Modern Impacts on American Indians (SIG Brief Presentation)

Saunders encourages awareness of intergenerational trauma as it relates to therapy with underserved populations (e.g. American Indians).

Spacehogs Make a Difference

Enhancing EMDR Practice with SPACEHOGS: A Holistic Approach. Explore the acronym’s role in addressing biases and supporting clients.

Engage in the Conversation of Race and Racism with “Hot Chocolate and Cheese:” An Idea you can Implement

Spark Conversations on Race with the ‘Hot Chocolate and Cheese’ approach. Embrace curiosity to discuss racism.

EMDR & Racial Trauma (Go With That Magazine Issue)

In the Fall 2020 issue of Go With That Magazine, we look to see how EMDR can mend divides to heal trauma, raise awareness, and advocate for those who need it most.

EMDR phase 1: Client history: Identity, race, and culture interview

Questionnaire used during client history taking. Identity/race/culture questions (age, religion, occupation, appearance, health status, etc.).

EMDRIA’s Commitment to Confront the Trauma of Racial Injustice

The EMDRIA Board of Directors recently issued the following statement to our members regarding racial discrimination and the disproportionate experience of violence by police that minority populations face. EMDRIA is committed to supporting those who are marginalized and who suffer from disparate treatment.

Cultural Themes and Discourse in EMDR Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Research study examined 56 EMDR clinician responses to case vignette to explore how they integrated the role of culture in EMDR therapy.

Treatments of posttraumatic stress disorder in civilian populations (Current Psychiatry Reports)

This review examines treatment of PTSD and its symptom clusters exclusively in civilian populations, which have been historically under-examined in the literature.

The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol in a Psychosocial Program for Refugee Children: A Qualitative Pilot Study (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing integrative group treatment protocol (EMDR-IGTP) in psychosocial program for child refugees.

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