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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 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.
Read MoreEMDRIA’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.
Read MoreEMDR Therapy Beginnings: Francine Shapiro
We want to honor Dr. Shapiro’s courage, persistence, and curiosity by sharing a collection of resources she authored.
Read MoreYear 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.
Read MoreEMDR 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.
Read MoreEMDR 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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