Developing EMDR Therapy in Pakistan as Part of a Humanitarian Endeavor

Pakistan experienced an earthquake and the first EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program facilitated by an academic institution was established.

Article Abstract

“The empirical justification for the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as part of the repertoire of interventions used in response to humanitarian endeavors continues at a pace. A devastating earthquake, measuring 7.6 magnitude on the Richter scale, occurred in Northern Pakistan in October 2005. In response, the first EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program to be facilitated by an academic institution was established. This article highlights how 3 research projects assisted in the continued development of EMDR therapy in Pakistan to the point where presently more than 125 Pakistani mental health professionals have now been trained; it now has its own EMDR National Association and is an active participant within EMDR Asia.”

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Article Access

Open Access

Farrell, D. (2014). Developing EMDR Therapy in Pakistan as Part of a Humanitarian Endeavor. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 8(4), 233–239. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.8.4.233

About the Journal

The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR, and their application to clinical practice. The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research is the Official Publication of the EMDR International Association.