Fire in the Belly: The History of the Butterfly Hug, the EMDR-IGTP, and the ASSYST-Treatment Procedures

Jarero and Lucina (Lucy) Artigas use the butterfly hug and group interventions to heal those effected by tragedies.

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The TEP Suite of EMDR Protocols: The Family of Trauma Episode Protocols Based on EMDR R-TEP and G-TEP

The EMDR R-TEP is soundly based on and extended from Shapiro’s EMD and Recent Event protocols, and the EMDR therapy profession has widely adopted it with over a dozen published studies, including controlled trials.

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The EMDR Therapy butterfly hug method for self-administered bilateral stimulation (Iberoamerican Journal of Psychotraumatology and Dissociation)

This article details how to use the butterfly hug method to help disaster survivors during group or individual clinical practice. 

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Eye movement desensitization reprocessing as a treatment for PTSD in conflict-affected areas (Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy)

Research supporting EMDR use for the treatment of PTS, depression, and anxiety symptoms in refugees & low socioeconomic status individuals.

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A scoping review of trauma-informed pediatric interventions in response to natural and biologic disasters (Children)

A review of psychological interventions to treat anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms in children and adolescents response to natural and biologic disasters.

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EMDR Early Intervention

Dr. Amanda Robert’s Go With That Magazine™ article “EMDR Early Intervention” is featured in this blog post. She discusses EMDR therapy in early intervention settings and provides a review of interventions in the EMDR field.

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Research on Low-Intensity Flash Technique Trauma Intervention by Prelicensed Student Clinicians (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

In this study, we aim to explore whether a scripted Flash Technique protocol used by inexperienced student clinicians might be effective.

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Using EMDR Therapy in Disaster Response

EMDRIA members Catherine Butler, Sharon Steckler, and Eva Usadi write about using EMDR therapy in disaster response settings and populations.

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Together We Can Strengthen Disaster Response Capacity – Are You Ready?

Are you prepared to go beyond day-to-day EMDR clinical practice and into disaster response work? By the end of this program, you will have 3-4 implementable ideas of clear steps you can take to improve your disaster response preparedness.

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Addressing the Realities of School Shootings

EMDRIA Members Alex Castro Croy, LPC,  Liliana Baylon, LMFT-S, and Jennifer Shivey, LPC discuss how to respond to children’s fears in a truthful and caring manner, and remind parents to reach out for support as well. 

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In the News – February 2, 2023

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

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EEI Series: Nuts & Bolts of Organizing & Sustaining a Disaster Response Team

This presentation will provide you with the nuts and bolts of organizing a Community Response Network (CRN) for disaster or crisis situations.

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