EMDR in China: Is moving forward stably and constantly

EMDR was introduced into China in 2002. The training of EMDR therapist, consultant and therapist has been processing step by step with the help of HHP Germany and HAP Europe. The official organization of EMDR-China was established in 2009, belong to Chinese Mental Health Association Psychotherapy and Psycho-consultation Committee. The EMDR-China has organized several international or national workshops on the topic of psycho-crisis and psycho-trauma. The EMDR-China played important role in the Sichuan Earthquakes and the other crisis events. The specialists who complete the EMDR training showed high professional level in the crisis intervention. The first two Chinese EMDR trainers were approved by EMDR Europe in 2011. After that, the EMDR training could be completed by the Chinese-selves. The third round EMDR training for practitioner will be completed in 2013. There are over 300 members in the EMDR committee. Activities and studies are organized every year, such as group studying via Skype at the weekend, group communication via QQ and special training on Children EMDR, etc. The progress of EMDR in China is driven forward stably and constantly. More details of the activities, the organization structure of China EMDR and the standard of Accredited China Association Practitioner will also be introduced in this speaking.

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Quiyun Lv

Lv, Q. (2014, January). EMDR in China: Is moving forward stably and constantly. In EMDR: Social and cultural adaptations/integration with other therapies (Tri Iswardani, Chair). Presentation at the 2nd EMDR Asia International Conference, Manila, The Philippines