What is emdr?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that
was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro,
1989a, 1989b). and Shapiro (2001). EMDR therapy facilitates the accessing and processing of
traumatic memories and other adverse life experiences to bring these to an adaptive resolution”
(EMDR Institute, n.d.). EMDR is now recognized as a highly effective form of treatment for
trauma and other disturbing life experiences. It has been endorsed by the American
Psychological Association (APA), World Health Organization (WHO), and Department of
Defense (DOD). EMDR is an 8-phase treatment modality. For more information about the 8
Phases of EMDR and research citations please refer to EMDRIA and the EMDR Institute by
clicking the links provided. You can also visit EMDR Institute's page titled "What is EMDR?".
was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro,
1989a, 1989b). and Shapiro (2001). EMDR therapy facilitates the accessing and processing of
traumatic memories and other adverse life experiences to bring these to an adaptive resolution”
(EMDR Institute, n.d.). EMDR is now recognized as a highly effective form of treatment for
trauma and other disturbing life experiences. It has been endorsed by the American
Psychological Association (APA), World Health Organization (WHO), and Department of
Defense (DOD). EMDR is an 8-phase treatment modality. For more information about the 8
Phases of EMDR and research citations please refer to EMDRIA and the EMDR Institute by
clicking the links provided. You can also visit EMDR Institute's page titled "What is EMDR?".
emdr on long island
Following the invention of EMDR therapy by Francine Shapiro in 1989, there were several
therapists in the Long Island Region who were early EMDR pioneers and students of Dr.
Schapiro’s. These included Uri Bergmann, LCSWR, Fran Donovan, LCSWR, Mark Dworkin,
LCSWR, Carol Forgash, LCSWR, David Grand PhD. and William Zangwill PhD. Together they
provided training and consultation to many newly trained EMDR therapists assisting people
affected by trauma.
Recognizing the importance of creating local networking and training opportunities, Mark
Dworkin created the first EMDRIA affiliated Long Island Regional EMDR Network. With the
leadership of Regional Coordinators Phoebe Kessler, Julie Dubovoy, and Herb Cohen, the group
continued to grow with no fee study groups, annual trainings, and quarterly networking and
training events. Julie Dubovoy helped grow the network and created a Board of Directors to
further the group’s mission. After EMDRIA changed its legal affiliation arrangement with
EMDR Regional Networks, Liz Navaretta, LCSW-R agreed to lead in the development of a Not-
for-Profit Corporation now known as the EMDR Long Island Network, Inc. (EMDR LIN Inc).
therapists in the Long Island Region who were early EMDR pioneers and students of Dr.
Schapiro’s. These included Uri Bergmann, LCSWR, Fran Donovan, LCSWR, Mark Dworkin,
LCSWR, Carol Forgash, LCSWR, David Grand PhD. and William Zangwill PhD. Together they
provided training and consultation to many newly trained EMDR therapists assisting people
affected by trauma.
Recognizing the importance of creating local networking and training opportunities, Mark
Dworkin created the first EMDRIA affiliated Long Island Regional EMDR Network. With the
leadership of Regional Coordinators Phoebe Kessler, Julie Dubovoy, and Herb Cohen, the group
continued to grow with no fee study groups, annual trainings, and quarterly networking and
training events. Julie Dubovoy helped grow the network and created a Board of Directors to
further the group’s mission. After EMDRIA changed its legal affiliation arrangement with
EMDR Regional Networks, Liz Navaretta, LCSW-R agreed to lead in the development of a Not-
for-Profit Corporation now known as the EMDR Long Island Network, Inc. (EMDR LIN Inc).