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Trauma Recovery/HAP History

A wide array of leading professional associations have recognized the efficacy of EMDR therapy, including the US Department of Veterans Affairs & Department of Defense, World Health Organization (WHO), International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the national health services of numerous countries, including Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Italy and Israel. Professional EMDR associations to define standards for treatment and training were established in the U.S. (EMDR International Association), Europe, Latin America and Asia. Thus, the stage was set for EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP).

A Tribute To Francine Shapiro

A vision to bring hope and healing to those suffering from the effects of emotional trauma through EMDR therapy. This vision started more than 25 years ago with the establishment of the EMDR Institute and was expanded with her creation of Trauma Recovery/HAP.

  • A visionary 
  • A philanthropist
  • A teacher, mentor and thought leader
  • An author
  • An inspiration

This is her legacy – a passion to guide healing through EMDR therapy so that those affected could make a full recovery. This passion is the cornerstone of our work and it lives in the commitment of our volunteers.

As Robbie Dunton, Francine’s colleague and our Board member shared, “Francine had two lifelong goals; to see peace throughout the world; and to bring EMDR therapy throughout the world.” We know that she succeeded in bringing EMDR therapy to the world; we hope that we will see world peace.