Obituary: Francine Shapiro

Obituary for Francine Shapiro, Ph.D.—a visionary, leader, and humanitarian, she is best known as the developer of EMDR therapy.

Article Abstract

“Dr. Francine Shapiro died on June 16, 2019, at the age of 71, after a prolonged illness. Acknowledged worldwide as a visionary, leader, and humanitarian, she is best known as the developer of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Since she introduced the treatment in 1989 with her randomized controlled trial (Shapiro, 1989), EMDR has moved from a simple technique to an integrated psychotherapy approach.”

—Description from publisher

Article Access

Open Access 

Solomon, R. M., & Maxfield, L. (2019). Obituary: Francine Shapiro. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(3), 158–162. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.3.158

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.