EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs

09/05/2025

✨ Meet our new trainers! ✨
We’re pleased to welcome our newest trainers who’ve joined our volunteer faculty over the past year!

Please join us in celebrating:

• Dr. Martha Elizabeth Gray Herb, EdD
• Maranda Conner, MS, LPC
• Luna Medina-Wolf, LMHC
• Kelly R. Stevenson, LCSW

We’re so proud to have them on board!

Our faculty volunteers go through a rigorous Faculty Academy, based on an innovative training system created and approved by Dr. Francine Shapiro herself. 📚

These trainers have made a commitment to give back through HAP, training professionals in EMDR therapy to support underserved populations across the United States and around the world. Welcome to the team!

08/29/2025

We’re celebrating 30 years of The Shapiro Effect, a legacy that began with Dr. Francine Shapiro’s groundbreaking work in EMDR therapy. Her vision created a ripple effect that continues to transform lives and now your furry friend can be part of it too! 🐾

We have this limited edition pet-friendly Anniversary gear still available to honor her impact, and it won’t be complete without you (and your pet)! 🐶🐱💙

Get your gear here: https://hap-anniversary-store.printify.me/

08/27/2025

🍂 Crisp air, changing leaves, and… a perfect time to grow your clinical skills! 🍁

Join us for an upcoming Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Virtual Training. Lots of training dates to choose from this October. Seats fill up fast, so secure your spot today!

✔️ Based on the work of EMDR founder Dr. Francine Shapiro
✔️ Includes 10 hours of instruction + 10 hours supervised practice
✔️ 20 CE credits available (CE fee not included)
✔️ Affordable pricing for nonprofit and public sector clinicians

Check out the training schedule & register here: https://www.emdrhap.org/training/training-schedule/
For more information: https://www.emdrhap.org/training/trainee-resources/

08/22/2025

Just a few spots left in our upcoming Part I Basic Training. Grab your spot before registration closes on 9/29/25!

Three days of instruction and supervised practice. CEs are available (cost not included).

Trainer Reginald Henry McRae, PsyD, MA, BA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is a veteran with over 20 years of military service. He has provided outpatient mental health services in Northern Virginia since 2007, treating a wide range of disorders in adolescents and adults. Dr. McRae creates a safe and supportive therapy environment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR. He is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Certified EMDR Therapist. In addition to therapy, he conducts psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, coordinating with schools and healthcare providers. He specializes in trauma-related anxiety and depression and works extensively with service members, veterans, and their families. Dr. McRae is the founder of Evolution Psychological Services, a trauma-focused, patient-centered practice.

Our EMDR training utilizes the manual & research of Dr. Francine Shapiro, originator & developer of EMDR therapy. Come learn from the best!

To register: https://www.emdrhap.org/training/training-schedule/
For more information: https://www.emdrhap.org/training/trainee-resources/

08/20/2025

Join us for an upcoming Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Virtual Training.

**Seats fill up fast, so secure your spot today!**

Why train with us?
💥Learn from the Best: Our EMDR training utilizes the manual & research of Dr. Francine Shapiro, originator & developer of EMDR therapy!
💥Hands-on Learning: 10 hours of instruction & 10 hours of supervised practice
💥Low Cost: Our intended audience is clinicians working in non-profit or public sector organizations. We keep our training costs low to allow more clinicians working with underserved communities to become EMDR therapy trained!
💥Continuing Education: 20 CE credits per training available (cost not included)

Check out the training schedule & register here: https://www.emdrhap.org/training/training-schedule/
For more information: https://www.emdrhap.org/training/trainee-resources/

08/19/2025

Wrapped up the conference with a big celebration on Saturday night! 🎉

What an incredible experience here in Denver. From the heartfelt awards to the high-energy dance floor, we closed out the 2025 HAP Conference with celebration, recognition, and fun. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers. It’s your dedication to EMDR and trauma healing that made this event unforgettable.

Let’s keep this momentum going and continue to grow and shape the future of ! 💚

08/19/2025

08/16/2025

The conference has officially kicked off — we had a great Welcome Reception. Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate 30 years of Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs!

As we step into the heart of the 2025 HAP® Conference, here’s what attendees can look forward to:
✔️ 2 full days of transformative sessions focused on trauma healing
✔️ A vibrant community of 200+ EMDR clinicians, researchers, and advocates
✔️ Thought-provoking discussions with leading trauma experts
✔️ Opportunities to network, build lasting relationships, and celebrate our shared mission
✔️ Dinner, dancing, and reflections on three decades of impact and the future we’re building together
Propel your career forward and help shape the future of EMDR.

08/15/2025

🚨 FLASH SALE 🚨
🎉 Save $70 during our limited-time flash sale

Registration is still open for our in-person G-TEP/Flash-TEP training in Denver — don’t wait to sign up!

🎓 Be part of the FIRST in-person Flash-TEP training in the U.S.

Learn G-TEP and Flash-TEP directly from Elan Shapiro, the master himself. This training is an incredible opportunity to deepen your skills in early trauma intervention with tools you can use right away.

Through lecture, videos, demonstrations and practicums, participants will be able to:

1). Describe the difference between a Trauma Event and a Trauma Episode
2). Identify key features and concepts of the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP)
3). Identify the structure, phases, and core elements of the G-TEP protocol
4). Apply G-TEP procedures to clinical scenarios involving recent or ongoing trauma
5). Evaluate the significance of the G-TEP and Early Interventio
6). Identify resources in the delivery of G-TEP
7). Identify resources in the delivery of Flash-TEP

Great opportunity if you can stick around after the conference.

Learn more & register: https://www.emdrhap.org/event-registration/?eventid=a1PUx0000035ibN

08/15/2025

08/13/2025

Pre Conference GAP Training is in full swing with Nicolle Mainthow leading today’s powerful session.

Today's highlights include:
✔️ A deeper understanding of the GAP stepped-care model
✔️ Three protocols ready to implement in diverse settings
✔️ Tools to address trauma from the earliest moments to long-term recovery
✔️ Crisis care that’s immediate and effective

Read more here: https://whova.com/web/VZztHYOkKmUqYvY4T2reT1FW3heuMi%40ar6S8UFEmR-Q%3D/Agenda/