History of EMDR Archives

The Future of EMDR Therapy and of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (Editorial) (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This editorial highlights new editorships following Dr. Louise Maxfield, Founding Editor, and the future of EMDR therapy and JEMDR.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (APA, 2022)

In this book, Russell and Shapiro describe the underlying theory of EMDR and it’s success as an integrative client-centered psychotherapy.

What Is EMDR Therapy? Past, Present, and Future Directions (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Defining EMDR therapy and proposing categories of EMDR therapy: EMDR psychotherapy, EMDR treatment protocols, and EMDR-derived techniques.

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.

Dr. AJ Popky, an Early EMDR Contributor, Dies

EMDRIA member Dr. AJ Popky, an early EMDR therapy contributor, passed away on February 8. 2021. Dr. Popky created the “The Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing (DeTUR) Protocol,” which is taught nationally and internationally to work with addictive behaviors.

EMDR Therapy Beginnings: Francine Shapiro

We want to honor Dr. Shapiro’s courage, persistence, and curiosity by sharing a collection of resources she authored.

Celebrating 25 Years of EMDRIA

25 Years of EMDRIA: Celebrating Milestones and Global Healing. Explore the journey and progress of EMDRIA over the years.

EMDRIA Conference 2019 Recap

EMDRIA Definition of EMDR

This definition of EMDR therapy provides a clear and common frame of reference for EMDR clinicians, consumers, researchers, media, and public.

Remembering Francine Shapiro

Remembering Dr. Francine Shapiro: Honoring the EMDR Therapy Pioneer’s Legacy. Explore heartfelt tributes from practitioners worldwide.

Obituary: Francine Shapiro (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Obituary for Dr. Francine Shapiro—a visionary, leader, and humanitarian, she is best known as the developer of EMDR therapy.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as a treatment for PTSD: current neurobiological theories and a new hypothesis (Annals of the New York Academy of Science)

Theories on EMDR’s mechanisms of action involving working memory, interhemispheric communication, de-arousal & memory reconsolidation.

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