Category: TRN® & Training Stories

Supporting Communities Affected by California Fires

We would like to take a moment to recognize the profound impact that the ongoing fires in California are having on individuals, families, and entire communities – including many of our HAP volunteers. We are here to extend our support. If you or someone you know needs assistance during this challenging time, please don’t hesitate to reach...

Georgia TRN® Members Lead Community Healing Following School Shooting

The devastating impact of school shootings continues to shake communities across the country. When tragedy strikes, the emotional and psychological toll on survivors, their families, the community at-large and first responders can be overwhelming. In the aftermath of such events, Trauma Recovery/HAP is committed to restoring and safeguarding community...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...