DEI/IDEA Archives

A review of the inclusion of ethnoracial groups in empirically supported posttraumatic stress disorder treatment research (Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy)

This study assessed ethnoracial representation in United States-based randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for three evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Somatic experiencing, EMDR, and brainspotting: An African-centered critique (Routledge, 2021)

This chapter addresses the historical trauma of African Americans and barriers to mental health treatment, including EMDR.

EMDR Therapy and Persons with Disabilities

EMDRIA Member Mary Rixford, LPC, shares her experience utilizing EMDR therapy with clients who have differing abilities.

EMDR Therapy and Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

EMDRIA member Andrew Seubert, LMHC, shares his experience utilizing EMDR therapy with individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Contemporary JEDI’s in EMDR Treatment

A Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) lens is critical to effectively engaging with clients, facilitating culturally relevant interventions and effectively addressing trauma.

Inclusive negative and positive cognitions and emotions list

This resource includes a list of inclusive terms related to emotions, positive and negative cognitions to be used with EMDR therapy clients.

Mini-Presentation on White Race Socialization (SIG Brief Presentation)

Dr. Daphne Fatter describes fourteen aspects of white culture that have the potential to negatively impact people from other cultures. Suggestions for working with BIPOC clients as a white therapist are given.

Trauma informed interventions: A systematic review (PLOS ONE)

The purpose of this study was to appraise the types, setting, scope, and delivery of trauma informed interventions and associated outcomes.

Exploring EMDR Therapy with People of Color, Featuring Quandra Chaffers, LCSW, CSW (A Date With Darkness Podcast)

Quandra discusses use of EMDR with therapists who are culturally sensitive to treat trauma for people of color around racially charged events.

Systemic Racism (SIG Brief Presentation)

Martin shares his own lived experience with racism, defines justice, and highlights the need for problem solving.

Cultural Adaptations of the Standard EMDR Protocol in Five African Countries (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Qualitative study with Afrocentric design to investigate adaptations to EMDR standard protocol for culturally relevancy for African clients.

EMDR and Racial Trauma GWT Magazine Issue

We invited several authors to write about “EMDR and Racial Trauma” in the Fall 2020 Go With That Magazine™️ issue.

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