NAME OF THE ORGANISATION
The Polish Association for EMDR Therapy
TYPE OF INSTITUTION
Association
ADDRESS
Aleja Solidarności 104/68 01-016 Warszawa
NAME OF CONTACT PERSON
Eliza Mazur
PSYCHOLOGISTS, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS, PSYCHOANALYSTS
Description
Psychologists and psychotherapists associated in the Polish Association for EMDR Therapy work in the EMDR approach, integrating with other methods of therapeutic work. Therapists work with patients in different age groups, conducting individual and group therapy. Moreover, they constantly improve their qualifications by participating in national and international supervision and training. 70 people belong to the group of EMDR crisis interveners.
VET trainers
Description
Trainers of psychologists and psychotherapists (EMDR consultants) are accredited by EMDR Europe and provide specialist training on various psychological problems. The Association also includes people working at universities, educating psychologists and psychotherapists, as well as people conducting training for psychologists and psychotherapists organized by various, also non-university, institutions.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION
The Polish Association for EMDR Therapy brings together psychotherapists working in the EMDR approach. The aims of the association are:
• developing and disseminating theoretical and practical knowledge on therapy in the EMDR approach
• establishing, maintaining, promoting and adhering to the highest standards of quality and integrity in clinical practice
• EMDR research and training in cooperation with EMDR Europe, EMDRIA and other European countries
• integration of the community of EMDR therapists and creating conditions for their continuous professional development
• health education, promotion and protection of health, including in particular mental health, taking into account the scientifically proven effectiveness of various activities in the EMDR approach;
• achieving the status of a reference point in Poland for EMDR therapy.
The Polish Association for EMDR Therapy conducts activities in the field of early psychological intervention.
HOW THE ORGANISATION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE DISSEMINATION AND EXPLOITATION OF THE PROJECT RESULTS
Publishing information about the project on the association's website. Participation of psychologists, psychotherapists and trainers in the conference ending the project in Kielce in 2022. Preparation of the publication on the project