Category: News/Press/Updates

Update on Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Responses

We are so thankful for our community of volunteers and supporters, and those new to HAP, who are reaching out to offer assistance. Thank you for being here! We are currently in the planning and coordination stages of responding to communities in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. We are working with local contacts on the ground and current...

October 2024: Exciting Leadership Update

Dear Supporters, Volunteers, and EMDR Community Members, We are thrilled to share some important updates and express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. New leadership at Trauma Recovery/HAP We are excited to announce that Lori Pereira, LPC, LPCC, will assume the role of Executive Director of Trauma Recovery/HAP, effective Tuesday,...

Celebrating Founder’s Month – June 2024

Dr. Francine Shapiro’s vision ignited the creation of Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs nearly three decades ago. She worked to provide a clear path of hope and healing via EMDR therapy for those grappling with emotional trauma. Today, her profound influence and pioneering spirit still resonate within the fabric of our...

Celebrating the Heart of HAP®

National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21-27, 2024 Each year, Trauma Recovery/HAP joins the nationwide celebration of volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers make in their communities and with the organizations they serve. This year’s celebration took place April 21-27,...

2023 Impact & Highlights

Press Release: Local KCMO Trauma Recovery Network® to Mobilize in Response to Kansas City Chiefs Parade Mass Shooting

Kansas City, MO – FEBRUARY 15, 2024 – The Kansas City Missouri (KCMO) Trauma Recovery Network (TRN®) is mobilizing to provide mental health trauma support and recovery services for those impacted by Wednesday’s mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade. The KCMO TRN will be hosting EMDR trauma group therapy sessions with...

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Bringing EMDR Therapy to Hawaii

For nearly 30 years, Trauma Recovery/HAP has worked to increase the capacity for effective treatment of psychological trauma in communities in need worldwide. Through our work, we have learned that in order to create lasting and effective trauma healing, local communities and their members must be at the center of our work. Earlier this year, the...

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Orange County TRN® Responds to Cook’s Corner Shooting

Bringing Hope & Healing to Those in Need Tragic events – from school shootings to natural disasters – are impacting communities around the world every day. Whether tragedy strikes locally, nationally or internationally, Trauma Recovery/HAP is working to restore and safeguard individual and community mental health. While we can’t control what’s...

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Over 130 Walkers Join This Year’s EMDR Walk in the Park!

The second annual EMDR Walk in the Park took place Sunday, October 1, 2023 with more than 130 participants. The event was a resounding success, bringing together individuals, mental health professionals, and Trauma Recovery/HAP supporters from all walks of life to raise awareness about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Walkers...

Spotlight on Our Scholarship Fund Recipients

We are excited to share that we have selected our 2nd round of scholarship recipients as part of the Scholarship Fund at Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs. The purpose of the Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to master’s level (or higher) students that are interested in working in Community Mental Health. The program...