Humanitarian Programs and Interventions in Turkey

Underlining the importance of basic elements of natural and man-made disasters in terms of organization, financing, training, & intervention.

Article Abstract

“In this article, the concept of humanitarian aid, the basic needs in crisis situations, the definition of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and EMDR as a humanitarian intervention are explained. General needs and needs in Middle East are discussed. Some of the published studies about the EMDR therapy as a humanitarian intervention are summarized. Training and humanitarian programs in Turkey are documented. Two of our important humanitarian projects with EMDR including Marmara earthquake training and Intervention and Kilis Syrian refugees projects are described in detail. The aim of this article is to underline the importance of basic elements of natural and man-made disasters in terms of organization, financing, training, and intervention.”

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Article Access

Open Access

Konuk, E., & Zat, Z. (2015). Humanitarian Programs and Interventions in Turkey. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 9(2), 106-113. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.9.2.106

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.