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The Future of EMDR Depends on the Research We Support Today
1987 → EMDR discovery → ERFoundation formation → Grants Awarded → Today
"Research, Research, Research."
- Francine Shapiro
As EMDR clinicians, we see the impact of this therapy every day. For those who have experienced it, or watched someone they love go through it, the positive impact is unforgettable. But what happens in therapy rooms is not enough on its own. Research is what allows this work to grow, gain recognition, and reach the people who need it most.
Why Research Matters
EMDR's Evidence Base Needs Us Now
Many of the studies that established EMDR as an evidence-based treatment are aging. Without
replication and updated research, that standing is at risk, and so is access to the therapy for the people
who need it most.
The EMDR Research Foundation exists to protect and advance that evidence base. We fund studies that
are:
Grounded in real clinical questions
Focused on replicating and updating existing findings
Designed to expand where and how EMDR can be applied
Sustained Funding Is How We Get There
One-time contributions matter. But consistent, recurring funding is what allows complex studies to be planned, completed, and shared with the field.
Without it, critical replication studies go unfunded. Emerging questions from clinical practice go unanswered. And EMDR's place among evidence-based treatments becomes harder to defend.
A Sustained Commitment
The Visionary Alliance is a community of recurring donors who make that possible. Your recurring gift:
Funds replication studies that protect EMDR's evidence-based standing
Supports innovation in protocols, early intervention, child and group treatment
Develops the next generation of EMDR researchers
Joining the Visionary Alliance is one of the most direct ways to protect the future of EMDR.
Why Giving Matters
Every Contribution Advances the Science
For many people, EMDR is not just one approach among many. It is central to healing. Supporting research is one of the most direct ways to give back to the work that makes that possible, and to ensure it remains available for generations to come.
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