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The Future of EMDR Depends on the Research We Support Today

"Research, Research, Research."
- Francine Shapiro

Dr. Shapiro recognized that quality research would be essential to allow
EMDR therapy to grow, gain recognition, and reach the people who need it most.

Why Research Matters

Your support makes it possible to transform promising ideas into evidence, expand access to
care, and create a future where more individuals can benefit from EMDR treatment.

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Strengthen the evidence base that supports effective care

Expand acceptance and access across healthcare systems and insurers

Improve outcomes for individuals, groups in need of effective and efficient care

Join Us! Your Donation Makes a Difference!

One-time contributions are important. Every donation makes a difference!
But consistent, recurring donations are what allows essential studies to be planned, completed,
and shared with the field.

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A Sustained Commitment

The Visionary Alliance

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

The EMDR Research Foundation promotes health and growth of human beings through the support of quality research, evidence-based practice and compassionate, well-informed
clinicians.

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For Clinicians and Researchers

Have a Clinical Question Worth Studying?

The most important research questions often come from practice. If you've wondered why EMDR works especially well in certain cases, or how it might reach a population that needs it — the Foundation wants to hear from you.

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