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We are EMDR 4 Peace, a non profit organization registered in Israel. We are a group of mental health professionals who want to help heal and ease Israeli-Palestinian trauma using EMDR, in order to reduce violence and encourage reconciliation and peace.
Who We Are
Founded in 2022, EMDR 4 Peace is a non-profit organization of EMDR professionals, aiming at cooperating by sharing current knowledge and skills, using EMDR in conflict areas. Since starting in June 2022 we have gathered dozens of volunteers, including Israelis and Palestinians, Jews and Arabs, all EMDR certified trainers, facilitators, consultants, practitioners, and mental health professionals, who are all seeking to promote our vision.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy treatment that was developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro. Shapiro discovered accidentally that eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation) could reduce the intensity of the impact of difficult memories and disturbing thoughts.
Ways We Help
Our EMDR team support mental health professionals to develop their EMDR skills.
Community Mental Support
We organize full EMDR training in English and Arabic
Volunteering
Our volunteers support mental health professionals on both sides of the conflict
Emergency support for mental therapists
We provide online webinars for mental health professionals on how to help in the current situation in our region