David Archer

08/14/2025

All I've got to say is WOW.

After completing Day Two of the Core Foundations of Trauma-Focused Care with Thomas Zimmerman the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Who knew that cute animals could be so much fun?

The participants enjoyed the videos of people healing watching videos of nature, discussions about attachment resources, dissociation, and the space to practice the Four Blinks approach in real time.

My heart is full just reflecting on the messages and the new found community we are building. Thank you to all of the participants, for your openness, and your courage. Gratitude for those who shared video recorded experiences of using the RAP technique.

If you're interested in the next offering we will be launching it in 2026.

LET'S GO!!

07/01/2025

Foundations of Trauma-Focused Care

Thomas Zimmerman and I will be doing a two day training on everything that you need to know about complex trauma and transformative therapeutic approaches!

We will teach Flash-based interventions designed to allow therapists to help their clients fully and adaptively resolve traumatic memories.

We're including free bi-weekly consultation for a whole year following this training. Get the support you need. Explore cases in-depth and get an additional 25 hours of expert guidance included in price.

We want the world to heal. So the cost of this training is $65.00 for each of the two days.

Ready? Click the the EMDR Cleveland website link in the comments and sign up now!

05/10/2025

Travelling for Anti-Racist Psychotherapy ✈️ - https://mailchi.mp/35cf80a3f1c4/travelling-for-anti-racist-psychotherapy

When you think about how I started, I never thought I’d ever be in Vancouver to deliver a presentation on Anti-Racist Psychotherapy…

Much less have my son with me onstage.

Although he did grab the mic after the presentation he didn’t bless us with any freestyles… not this time though!

03/26/2025

Wisdom

03/21/2025

Hey everyone we flew in to Vancouver (one of my favorite cities in the country) and tomorrow I'll be presenting alongside Thomas Zimmerman at the EMDR Canada conference!

Spending the night rehearsing after I just put my toddler to sleep, going to be a big day.

Let's put Canada on the map!! Let's do this!!

02/06/2025

It wasn't Sunday, but what a whole heap of blessings!

That was a lot of fun. Grateful to the panel, organizers and participants. So much knowledge and so many great people out there.

Our first panel discussion at the Engagement in the Black Community Virtual Summit was truly transformative. Led by experts Napoleon Higgins Jr., MD, Kamesha Spates, BA, MS, PhD, Rev. Sheron M. Clarke, and David Archer, PSW, MFT, MSW, and moderated by Lisa Connors, PhD, LCPC, NCC, MAC, the discussion focused on the understanding suicidal behavior among African Americans.

The panelists addressed the barriers that hinder access to mental health care, such as stigma and cultural mistrust. They also shared essential strategies for identifying those at risk and promoting culturally sensitive support.

If you missed it, there's still time to join this important summit! Registration is still open and completely free. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to deepen your understanding of mental health and addiction in the Black community! https://bit.ly/4hFTTfC

01/14/2025

Happy New Year everyone. Super happy to share.

👀 We have more than 1600+ confirmed for the presentation.

😯What's it called?

Healing from Our Past: A Trauma-Focused Introduction to EMDR Therapy

In collaboration with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)

Free to join.

Learn about

https://bit.ly/3PCHkWc

12/27/2024

A simple explanation for 'Big T' and 'little t' traumas.

David Archer explains how our society can influence trauma experiences, and how it all comes down to how your brain interprets it.

Want more? Transform Complex Trauma: https://amzn.to/3TjRf4z

03/30/2024

Although professional aspirations for our children are natural, how do we make them love themselves? How do we cultivate a generation that not only achieves but also values their self-worth and finds joy in their existence? It starts from us.

For more info on David Archer:
Archer Therapy Website: https://bit.ly/45lQY60



Here are some books that you may find of interest:

• Anti-racist psychotherapy: https://amzn.to/3aYwxSs
• Black Meditation: https://amzn.to/3JEnhm7
• Racial Trauma Recovery: https://amzn.to/3C8HY89
• Black Mountain: http://amzn.to/3qhKTYP
• Transforming Complex Trauma: https://amzn.to/48Wff3r

03/28/2024

Ever heard this before? This question came up during a workshop so I had to be clear: It's not about denying racism; it's about overcoming the deep-seated beliefs it causes.

Lessons are learnt from experiences and trauma rooted in colonization teaches us that we don’t matter. Instead of ignoring our past, move toward strength and unity with the spiritual forces that inspire us.

Learn how healing from suffering empowers activism, reducing burnout and fostering community and spiritual connection.

💡 Negative beliefs restrict recovery, growth, and activism.

🔗 Learn how grounding activism in positive self-identity can enhance effectiveness and sustainability.

🌐 Engage with the concept that activism fueled by a sense of unity and purpose transcends individual effort, drawing on a collective and spiritual strength.



📚 Read books more books. If you like them, share them.

• Anti-racist psychotherapy: https://amzn.to/3aYwxSs
• Black Meditation: https://amzn.to/3JEnhm7
• Racial Trauma Recovery: https://amzn.to/3C8HY89
• Black Mountain: http://amzn.to/3qhKTYP
• Transforming Complex Trauma: https://amzn.to/48Wff3r