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.
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In the News: February 10, 2021
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
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EMDR and Racial Trauma GWT Magazine Issue
We invited several authors to write about “EMDR and Racial Trauma” in the Fall 2020 Go With That Magazine™️ issue.
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EMDRIA’s New President – Meeting the Needs of the Mission
An interview with Wendy Byrd, LPC, LMFT, as she takes on the position of president of the EMDRIA Board of Directors.
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EMDR Therapy Beginnings: Francine Shapiro
We want to honor Dr. Shapiro’s courage, persistence, and curiosity by sharing a collection of resources she authored.
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Year in Review: EMDR Therapy in the time of COVID-19
EMDR therapists have shown amazing adaptability and resourcefulness in the areas of both practice and research. Here are some of the resources we have seen during this past year that have contributed to the EMDR field.
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EMDR Therapy Helps Military Families
The Department of Veterans Affairs rates EMDR Therapy as strong for the psychotherapeutic treatment of PTSD. Active-duty military personnel, veterans, spouses and their children can use EMDR therapists to help them cope with PTSD and regain resilience.
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EMDR Therapy and OCD
There is a growing body of evidence that supports the use of EMDR therapy with OCD. Here are some resources that could be helpful for EMDR therapists working with clients dealing with OCD.
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EMDR Therapy Helps Firefighters
EMDR therapists can help firefighters regain resilience after facing stressors like extreme heat, high-risk decisions, and witnessing tragedy.
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EMDR Resources in the Era of COVID-19
A free compilation of EMDR therapy resources in the era of COVID-19 edited by Marilyn Luber.
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EMDR Therapy Indicated as the Most Cost-Effective Trauma Treatment
Mavranezouli, et al. (2020) assessed the cost-effectiveness of a range of interventions for adults with PTSD in analysis: “EMDR was found to be the most cost-effective intervention for adults with PTSD.”
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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.
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