Training for Clinicians

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA): http://www.emdria.org

The EMDR International Association is a professional organization of EMDR trained therapists and researchers devoted to promoting the highest possible standard of excellence and integrity in EMDR practice, research and education for the public good. Purposes: (a) to establish and uphold standards of practice, training, certification, and research, (b) to provide information, education, and advocacy, and (c) to assist practitioners in fulfilling their responsibilities to the public. EMDRIA lists approved training programs, including university programs, and a database of its certified members for client referrals. It provides clinician resource materials, and an annual conference to share the latest clinical and research developments.

EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs http://www.emdrhap.org EMDR-Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, can be described as the mental health equivalent of Doctors Without Borders: a global network of clinicians who travel anywhere there is a need to stop suffering and prevent the after-effects of trauma and violence. HAP provides low cost training to non-profit agencies. HAP also provides a Traumatology Workshop to educate helping professionals and the general public about trauma and its effects. HAP's Disaster Mental Health Recovery Network coordinates clinicians to treat victims and emergency service workers after crises such as the Oklahoma City bombing and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. HAP is supported by tax-deductible contributions from the general public and by volunteer services of clinicians and others.

Clinical aids and manuals are available. http://www.emdrhap.org/store.htm

EMDR Europe http://www.emdr-europe.org/

With 14 member nations, this is the professional organization that is the counterpart of EMDRIA outside of the Americas. The website contains an overview of EMDR, research, and clinician resources.