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Our Focal Point Blog serves as a written resource to showcase EMDRIA™ members' knowledge and best practices on a variety of topics related to EMDR therapy, highlight the latest news and insights in the field, and foster a sense of belonging in the EMDR therapy community. This award-winning blog is the place where both EMDR therapists and the public can find credible, accessible, and relevant information about EMDR therapy.
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Recent Blog Posts
EMDR Therapy and Suicide
It is Suicide Prevention Week, a time to focus on being supportive to those struggling to make sense of life. Suicide’s devastating effects make it difficult to talk about, but rates of suicide are increasing. EMDR therapy can reduce suicidal ideation.
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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.
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Back to School: Using EMDR Therapy to Help Children and Adolescents Cope and Thrive
Back to school season is here. EMDRIA member Anne-Marie Brown, LCSW discusses helpful resources regarding the back-to-school season.
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In the News: August 21, 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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The Eight Phases of EMDR Therapy
The eight phases of EMDR therapy provide a framework to understand the treatment process. They act as a map for the EMDR therapist to follow.
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EMDR Therapy and Addictions: An Evolving Landscape GWT Magazine™️ Issue
We invited several authors to write about “EMDR Therapy and Addictions” in the Spring 2021 Go With That Magazine™️ issue.
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