EMDR Therapy and Bipolar Disorder
March 30 is World Bipolar Day. Bipolar disorders are often lifelong conditions in which a person experiences widely varying mood changes swinging from feelings of mania to feelings of depression.…
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Austin Police Department Looks for EMDR Trained Counselors
According to this KXAN news story, the Austin Texas Police Department’s Victims Services Unit is looking for Austin-area EMDR counselors who can assist survivors of trauma. Find out more about…
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Courage, Neurobiology, and EMDR Therapy
Leaning forward into adversity takes courage. Research now shows that the brain may actually reward this courage. Following ongoing research is exciting as the scientific community learns more about our…
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How EMDR Therapy Can Help Post Relationship Breakup
Many of us have had a partner cheat on us. In this article, “8 Things to Keep in Mind if You’re Dating Again after Being Cheated on” the author discusses…
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EMDRIA Joins Forces with the Mental Health Liaison Group to Urge Congress to Continue the TREAT Act
The undersigned organizations are in support of the recent reintroduction of the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act (H.R. 708/S168) led by Senators Murphy (D-CT) and Blunt…
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EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders and related body image distortion disorders are difficult to cope with and treat. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions…
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Dr. AJ Popky, an Early EMDR Contributor, Dies
Arnold J. (AJ) Popky, Ph.D., lost his battle with COVID-19 and died on February 8, 2021. His death is a huge loss for his family, friends, and his EMDR family.…
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EMDR can Help COVID-19 Patients Who Suffer from PTSD
This article discusses how Covid-19 patients may be susceptible to PTSD and points to EMDR therapy as a way to help.
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Black History, Racial Trauma, and EMDR
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and honor the achievements of Blacks/African Americans in the United States. It is also a time to bring attention to…
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Treating Endometriosis Pain with EMDR
This article discusses how women can use EMDR therapy to treat endometriosis pain.
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EMDRIA’s New President – Meeting the Needs of the Mission
As of January 1, 2021, Wendy Byrd, LPC, LMFT is now the president of the EMDRIA Board of Directors. We interviewed her as a way to introduce her to the…
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EMDR Therapy Beginnings: Francine Shapiro
The dawn of a new year has us appreciating new beginnings. New projects and fresh starts often need persistence and courage to get them off the ground. The beginning of…
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