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History
The EMDR International Association was originally formed in 1995, as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to provide professional support for clinicians trained in EMDR. EMDRIA was charged with setting standards for training, providing ongoing professional education, providing a forum for discussion and the development of EMDR, and encouraging quality research. The organization began with 473 Charter Members and a very dedicated core of volunteers and was managed by an Association Management Company out of Phoenix, Arizona.
The 1st EMDRIA Conference was held in Denver.
The 1st issues of the EMDRIA Newsletter were published.
EMDRIA opened its own office in Austin, Texas, and hired its first (part-time) Executive Director, Carol York, MSSW, LMSW-ACP. There was an administrative staff of three.
The EMDRIA (www.emdria.org) web site was launched.
The client brochure, “What is EMDR?” was first created.
With the desire to add additional member benefits and programs to the organization, it was clear to the Board that EMDRIA needed to change its IRS designation to a 501(c)(6) professional membership organization. So, in January of 1998, EMDRIA filed for a 501(c)(6) designation with the IRS. This new designation allowed EMDRIA to provide many functions for members that were otherwise prohibited as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Regional Coordinator and Regional Meeting program was formally launched.
The administrative staff grew to four.
EMDRIA launched its professional development programs, which consist of the EMDRIA Credit Program (continuing education in EMDR), and the Certification Program, consisting of designations of Certified Therapist in EMDR and Approved Consultant in EMDR.
The EMDRIA Presentation Packet was created for people wishing to make presentations on EMDR.
The brochure, “EMDR for Professionals” was first created.
The administrative staff grew to five.
The Clinician Support Program was formed, as well as several EMDRIA Special Interest Groups.
Pre Conference was added to the annual Conference program.
The EMDRIA web site redesigned.
The administrative staff grew to six.
The EMDRIA Board of Directors invited an external organizational review by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). ASAE evaluated every aspect of EMDRIA and made many recommendations to strengthen the internal structure, to safeguard the integrity of the association, and to help develop programs that would better serve the needs of the members. Those recommendations were implemented.
The administrative staff grew to seven.
The Board also elected to change to a policy model of governance. Policy Governance clearly outlines the roles of the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and the guidelines by which the association will be governed. From this solid base, EMDRIA is continuing to fulfill its Mission.
Masters Series added to the annual Conference program.
The first EMDRIA E-News sent (monthly e-newsletter for members).
The final recommendation of ASAE was implemented, which was the hiring of a full-time professional Executive Director, Scott Blech, CAE.
EMDRIA launched its first listserv (Clinician Support Program Listserv for those involved in disaster relief work).
EMDRIA announced new Toll Free telephone number (866) 451-5200.
EMDRIA conducted its first Member Survey and received a great response.
Distance Learning programs available for EMDRIA Credits.
Client brochure “What is EMDR?” made available in Spanish.
EMDRIA launched their newly redesigned web site in March.
EMDRIA has grown to more than 4,000 members and continues to develop new services and programs of interest to its members.
EMDRIA implemented new curriculum requirements for Basic EMDR Training.
The first issue of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research was published.
The Francine Shpiro Library was introduced. The Library was developed by Dr. Barbara Hensley and Northern Kentucky University.
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