In the News: September 30, 2026

In the News EMDR therapy hits the news cycle again. In his 60 Minutes interview (opens in new tab) , Patrick Clancy shares, “I think the thing that helped [me work through my traumatic losses] the most was EMDR.” Multiple news outlets cover the interview, including CBS News (opens in new tab) , UsWeekly (opens in new tab) , NewsNation (opens in new tab) , OKMagazine (opens in new tab) clip, and People magazine (opens in new tab) report that “EMDR therapy was the treatment that helped him heal the most.” Amsterdam University Medical Center discusses the importance of tending to the mental health of parents of very premature babies, indicating EMDR therapy as a way to monitor and treat parental well-being in “Many parents of very premature babies experience severe stress symptoms.” (opens in new tab) EMDR therapy is one of the recommended trauma-informed therapies in this Clinical Advisor Pediatrics article “ Trauma’s genetic imprint on children requires targeted therapeutic interventions. (opens in new tab) ” NPR article “ Nearly 200 witnesses to Charlie Kirk shooting apply for victims’ benefits in Utah (opens in new tab) ” shares student stories from the shooting and their search for trauma therapy, including EMDR therapy. “Strengthening behavioral health across the Pacific (opens in new tab) ” highlights an EMDR training in progress at Kadena Air Base in Japan and shares the training “strengthened regional behavioral health capabilities by equipping providers with specialized, evidence-based techniques to support service members and their families.” Adapting EMDR to increase accessibility for Autistic and neurodivergent populations is the theme of this British Psychological Society article “ Making sense of our lives: Using narrative EMDR (opens in new tab) .” Dr. Naomi Fisher, who works primarily with the neurodivergent population shares more about adapting EMDR for this population. EMDRIA Member, Approved Consultant™, and Trainer™ Jennifer Savage, LPC (opens in new tab), and EMDRIA Member and Approved Consultant™ Bridger Falkenstein chat with EMDR expert and EMDRIA conference speaker Derek Farrell in this conversation about “ Why EMDR needs its critics with Derek Farrell (opens in new tab) ” that took place at EMDRIA’s 2026 Conference in Anaheim, California. EMDR therapy is listed as one of the therapies that should be made available to returning Navy personnel exhibiting PTSD symptoms in The San Diego Union-Tribune ‘s article “ Opinion: Navy must go all out to help Lincoln crew recover from long tour. (opens in new tab) ” Singer, songwriter, and producer Jim James discusses his music career in this The Other 22 Hours interview (opens in new tab) , reflecting on sobriety and “the transformative nature of EMDR and parts work therapy” among other topics. EMDR therapy inspires art in the form of poetry and textile weaving, as Arts and Culture article “ Creating is healing for Delaware fiber artist Charlese Phillips (opens in new tab) ” in Spotlight Delaware shares. An innovative take on EMDR’s bilateral stimulation is presented through dance as Los Angeles Times ‘ “ Is this dance party the ‘deepest, cheapest’ therapy session in L.A.? (opens in new tab) ” reports. Back to Focal Point Blog Homepage (opens in new tab) Additional Resources If you are a therapist interested in the EMDR training: Learn more about EMDR therapy at the EMDRIA Library (opens in new tab) Learn more about EMDR Training (opens in new tab) Search for an EMDR Training Provider (opens in new tab) Check out our EMDR Training FAQ (opens in new tab) If you are EMDR trained: Check out the EMDRIA Focal Point Blog (opens in new tab) Learn more about EMDRIA membership (opens in new tab) Search for EMDR Continuing Education opportunities (opens in new tab) If you are an EMDRIA™ Member: Learn more about EMDR Consultation (opens in new tab) Find clinical practice articles in the EMDRIA Go With That Magazine® (opens in new tab) Search for articles in Journal of EMDR Practice and Research in the EMDRIA Library (opens in new tab)