Category: News/Press/Updates

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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...

Founder’s Month Recap: Celebrating Dr. Francine Shapiro

We recently wrapped up our Founder’s Month campaign dedicated to honoring the remarkable life and contributions of our founder, Dr. Francine Shapiro. Throughout the month of June, we came together as a community to remember her legacy and the impact she made on our organization and the world. Here’s a recap of the highlights and activities...

The Importance of the Social Work Compact, PSYPACT, and Counseling Compact

The latest news about the various interstate compacts. For those of you who are not aware of the interstate compacts, there are three that we are tracking: Social Work Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), and Counseling Compact. These interstate compacts are important! Each compact allows licensed professionals in...

Expanding the Use of EMDR Therapy in Community Mental Health

The Scholarship Fund through Trauma Recovery/HAP was launched in December 2022 with the purpose of teaching and training community mental health graduate students in EMDR therapy. These students, in particular, are poised to invest in the mental health wellbeing of their communities and provide much needed trauma healing to the underserved. Our scholarship...

Founder’s Month – Celebrating Dr. Francine Shapiro

“The past affects the present even without our being aware of it.” –Francine Shapiro, PhD Dr. Francine Shapiro founded Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs nearly 30 years ago with the vision to bring hope and healing to those suffering the effects of emotional trauma through EMDR therapy. Her vision continues to guide the...

Basic EMDR Training Scholarship Fund

We are excited to begin a new Scholarship Fund Program in 2023! 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. Trauma Recovery/HAP will award approximately twenty (20) scholarships per calendar year. The scholarship application process...

Specialty Training Raises Funds to Benefit Ukraine

In late January, Trauma Recovery/HAP sponsored a specialty training with Dr. Roger Solomon titled, “Ukraine War: How EMDR is Helpful with Trauma and Grief.” The goal for this training was not only to educate EMDR therapists on trauma and grief in the context of war, but also to raise much needed funds for our colleagues in Ukraine. Over...