Fall 2022

Upcoming Trainings 10/21/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 1 11/4/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 1 11/11/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 2 12/2/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 2 12/2/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 1 12/9/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 2 12/16/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 1 12/16/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 1 12/16/2022 - Virtual EMDR Part 1 1/6/2023 - Virtual EMDR Part 2  See All Upcoming Trainings Distance Learning EMDR Stress Reduction Protocols This 60 minute online video offers detailed instruction of 3 EMDR Stress Reduction Protocols, with both a theory and practice focus. Presented by Amy E. Kahn, PsyD and Reggie Harris, LMFT. View More Courses Greetings reader, For more than a decade, I have had the privilege of working with the Board, volunteers, and staff of Trauma Recovery/HAP. I’ve learned about healing trauma with EMDR therapy, from many of you, as you shared your successes using EMDR therapy. I’ve heard from EMDR clients, as occasionally individuals shared their stories. The TRN coordinators have also generously shared their experiences while working to mitigate the effects of a community disaster. I’ve been grateful for your generosity and enthusiasm for the work that you do to bring trauma healing to your clients and to your communities. Thank you! Recently, I had the opportunity to learn more about the process of providing EMDR therapy to clients, thanks to Roger Solomon and the providers of the “First Responder and Essential Personnel Services” Retreat sponsored by Haymarket and this organization. And it was amazing!  I was the tapper during several EMDR sessions provided by Roger Solomon to first responders at the retreat. Now, I better understand what you do and how it works so well with your clients. I felt a special trust given to me to be with Roger and the client while they struggled through their traumas. One client had lost twin infants only hours after they were born. Several lost sons to suicide. I heard about the pain of losing a partner while on duty. One of the most difficult stories to hear was shared by an officer who, in the wake of his son’s suicide, was the first officer at a horrific crash. His pain watching the driver, a young man much like his son, die in his arms was palpable while he also tried to care for the other six occupants of the vehicle. Each retreat participant had an equally compelling and tragic story to share. They carried with them the guilt of not making things better and often, shame for admitting that they needed help. At times, I wondered why they continue to be first responders and ponder their sense of service as a calling. And that was not the focus of the retreat. The retreat was a three day, in person event combining education, information and sharing. Some participants chose to do EMDR therapy as well.  I have always THOUGHT that treating trauma through EMDR therapy worked. It is a respectful approach that allows the clients to heal themselves with their clinician mentors to guide the way. Now, I FEEL how it works, how much gratitude the patient feels and how grateful you, as clinicians, must be to make such a difference in other’s lives. Thank you! As you continue to read this newsletter, we will share more news about how together we are bringing trauma healing to those in need in this country and throughout the world. Featured News: Call for Presentations, TRN Conference How TRN Associations Continue to Bring Community Healing in the Wake of Mass Violence EMDR Walk in the Park Celebrates Nearly 100 Participants in the Inaugural Year New Training with Roger Solomon, Proceeds to Benefit Ukraine   If you have stories and experiences to share, we want to hear them! We encourage you to connect with us via this newsletter. We also invite you to share this newsletter with your own contacts as you see fit.   As we move into the holiday season, I want to thank you for your continued dedication to trauma healing and your support of and relationship with Trauma Recovery/HAP.   Sincerely,     Carol R. Martin Executive Director  What's HAPpening Podcast Newly released! Episode 4: Making an Impact as a HAP Volunteer with Peggy Moore Peggy has been a dedicated member of the HAP Faculty, volunteering as a HAP facilitator and trainer, since this organization first began in 1995. In fact, she was there at the very first HAP disaster response to the Oklahoma City bombing, the event which resulted in the formation of this nonprofit! Hear about her experiences over the years as a Faculty member, TRN volunteer and international project volunteer. The What's HAPpening podcast takes listeners behind the scenes and into the community that makes up Trauma Recovery/HAP. New episodes release each month on the 15th. You can listen on our website and on many popular podcast platforms, like iHeartRadio, Audible, and Spotify.

Facilitator in Training (FiT) Orientation Day

We are excited for our upcoming Facilitator in Training Orientation Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022. 7 am – 4 pm in the Pacific Time Zone 8 am – 5 pm in the Mountain Time Zone 9 am – 6 pm in the Central Time Zone 10 am – 7 pm in the Eastern Time Zone In order to participate, an application and supporting materials must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the orientation day. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a FiT, please email volunteer@emdrhap.org. You can also find more information on our website. Following this orientation, the next opportunity for FiT Orientation will be May 2023.

TRN Associations Continue their Efforts to Bring Community Healing in the Wake of Mass Violence

This year has been a demanding year for TRN members throughout the United States. The pace at which we are witnessing mass shootings and experiencing mass trauma in the United States is hard to grasp. We want to take a moment to recognize the important work our TRN Associations are carrying out in their communities, welcome several new associations to the network, and share how you can contribute to the efforts of the Trauma Recovery Network. Learn more.

Share your knowledge about trauma recovery and response! You are invited to submit a presentation for the 2023 Trauma Recovery Network Conference taking place April 21-22, 2023 in Garden Grove, California.   This two-day conference is centered on the theme “Building Community Response and Recovery.”   Presentations should be relevant to the field of EMDR, disaster response & recovery, and community building and must be original contributions. Topics can focus on clinical application, experiential development, business, and overall TRN operations.  HAP Faculty, TRN Volunteers, non-clinical volunteers, and community members at-large with information that may contribute to the shared understanding of treating communities plagued by natural disasters and/or the effects of violent conflict are invited to apply.  The deadline for presentation submissions is October 15, 2022! Learn more and submit an application online.

Nearly 100 Walkers Participated in the Inaugural EMDR Walk in the Park

The inaugural EMDR Walk in the Park took place Sunday, August 14, 2022 with nearly 100 participants. Those who joined the walk in-person gathered at East Rock Park in New Haven, CT to walk a scenic 2 mile course. We were thrilled to have nearly 60 virtual walkers join the event from 18 states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, and Massachusetts, as well as internationally from Norway and India. Read more.

Live Training with Roger Solomon to Benefit Ukraine Ukraine War: How EMDR is helpful with trauma and grief 3 hour training workshop Main Objectives: To comprehend the impact of war and its role in triggering unresolved trauma and losses To implement EMDR treatment methodology in the context of war trauma To comprehend how war can trigger unresolved trauma/loss and implement EMDR treatment methodology The presenter, Roger Solomon, Ph.D., is a psychologist specializing in trauma and grief. He is the Program Director and Senior Faculty with the EMDR Institute, an EMDR Europe approved trainer, and teaches EMDR therapy internationally. Anticipated training date January 2023. More details to come.

Volunteer Recognition

Below is a list of those who have generously donated their time and expertise during the months of May, June, July and August 2022. Your willingness to give your time, energy and knowledge have made it possible for Trauma Recovery/HAP to continue to achieve our mission.

George Abbott Sarah Anderson Stephen Beck Christine Bergman Holly Brewer Christeli Brunner Sandra Carrier Maranda Conner Peg Correia Tim Eby-Mckenzie Stacy Eggsware Holly Forman-Patel Brenda Frechette Jonna Fries Sharon Gera Brian Gong Deborah Goodwin Martha Herb Marcia Holland Kelly Hurley

Marlene Kenney Rhonda Kildea Luz Kyncl Camille Larsen Candise Leininger Jason Linder Megan Loving Barbara Lutz Kyndel Marcroft Triona Mcmaster Reginald Mcrae Luna Medina-Wolf Scott Mentzer April Minjarez Peggy Moore Alfredo Munoz Linda Ouellette John Paradiso Hope Payson

Lori Pereira Kathleen Phelps Corrie Piper Merrill Powers Gemma Rivera Rachel Rosa Susana Russ Sadie Smith Elaine Soto Charlene Spears Kelly Stevenson Jill Strunk Jorge Torres-Saenz Timothy Vermillion Bethany Warren Jessica Whitaker Cindy White Frazier Wilson Yuchuan Yang

Congratulations and welcome to the following groups:

New Trainers: Stacy Eggsware Jonna Fries Marcia Holland Barbara Lutz New Part 1 Trainer: Alfredo Munoz

New Facilitators: Martha Herb Megan Loving Kathleen Phelps

New Part 1 Facilitators: Nicole Castiglioni Susana Russ

Thank you to the following international volunteers, working to spread and strengthen EMDR in different parts of the world:

Ms. Adithy Dr. Dushyant Bhadlikar Ms. Hvovi Bhagwatwar Ms. Wallapa Bunpromma Ms. Francisca Chiang Fr. Chilton Ms. Tripti Choudhary Vaid Ms. Pingkan Cynthia Dr. Yulia Direzkia Dr. Nathanael E.J. Sumampouw Dr. Deepak Gupta Ms. Vera Handojo Dr. Nam Hee Kim Dr. Seok Hyeon Kim Dr. Jae Hyun Kim Dr. Masaya Ichii Ms. Rahajeng Ikawahyu Indrawati (Ika) Dr. Shaheen Islam Dr. Tri Iswardani Sadatun Dr. Li Jianjun Ms. Kanokwan Jirathongkhamchote Mr. Syam K Ravindran

Ms. Mann Ka Fai Dr. Shamim Karim Ms. Payongsri Khanthikul Dr. Jun Ki Kim Akiko Kikuchi Dr. Daeho Kim Ms. Pamela Koh Ms. Connie Kristanto Dr. Fang Li Dr. Mahjabeen Dr. James Marid Kaewchinda Dr. Sushma Mehrotra Ms. Nithya Mohan Dr. Chitra Munshi Mr. Chintan Naik Sr. Janet Nathisinghe Ms. Nithya Dr. Ann Parichawan Dr. Nawanant Piyavhatkul Dr. Mrinalini Purandare Ms. RR. Rahajeng, Ika Dr. Rani Raote

Ms. Kruti Shah Ms. Karishma Shah Savla Mrs. Supannee Siriapawiwat Dr. Atara Sivan Dr. Usha Srivastava Dr. Natanael Sumampouw Dr. Tri Swasono Hadi Dr. Khadija Tahir Dr. Parul Tank Ms. Sonali Tanksale Dr. Sombat Tapanya Dr. Usha V Srivastava Ms. Jackie Viemilawati Dr. Linda Wan-Koh Ms. Thanyalak Wanliang Ms. Indira Weerasinghe Dr. Matthew Woo Dr. Ma Xiangzhen Ms. Shekh Zadi Rezina Parvin Ms. Rusham Zahra Rana Dr. Jinsong Zhang

*If your name is not listed above and should be, please let us know. Our hope is to recognize all our volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

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