EMDR Think Tank Initiative
Advancing the Science of EMDR Therapy.
A global, independent consortium connecting researchers and clinician-scientists to advance the scientific foundations, clinical applications, and global integration of EMDR therapy.
Mission
The EMDR Think Tank Initiative connects researchers and clinician-scientists worldwide to advance the scientific foundations, clinical applications, and global integration of EMDR therapy through rigorous, collaborative inquiry.
Vision
A future in which EMDR therapy is grounded in a coherent body of evidence, refined through precision and implementation science, and accessible across cultures and health systems as an established treatment for trauma and related conditions.
Core Research Areas
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Mechanisms and Models of Change
Investigating the neurobiological, cognitive, and psychophysiological processes that underlie EMDR therapy, and refining theoretical models of how it produces lasting change.
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Clinical Applications and Precision Psychotherapy
Expanding evidence across populations and conditions, and developing precision approaches that match EMDR protocols to patient profiles, comorbidities, and clinical contexts.
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Implementation, Standards, and Global Integration
Strengthening training standards, implementation science, and the integration of EMDR therapy into mental health systems across cultural and institutional contexts.
Read more →Steering Committee
Prof. Jonas Tesarz
Heidelberg University Hospital
Dr. Marilyn Luber, Ph.D.
Philadelphia, USA
Dr. Arne Hofmann
Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Join the Initiative
ETTI is open to researchers and clinician-scientists committed to advancing the evidence base for EMDR therapy through rigorous collaboration.