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Title A name given to the resource A Community of Heart, by Marilyn Luber Description An account of the resource This book of the "In the Spotlight" articles that I have been writing for the EMDR International Association's (EMDRIA) newsletter that I started to do while I was a Founding Board Member of this same association in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beginning of EMDR. In the spirit of wanting to serve our organization and the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) community, I thought that it was important to celebrate the hard work, dedication to healing the suffering in the world, research, and the commitment to the greater world community that I was seeing all around me. These attributes have been an integral part of our community since its inception. In fact, Francine Shapiro's ongoing commitment to the healing of suffering in the world grew out of her own personal experience and her observation of what was transpiring in the larger society and the world. Her dedication and commitment have been the foundation upon which the EMDR community has been built. We know that the leader of an organization sets the example for its members. In dedicating herself to the highest standards of competence to support the healing of clients around the world, Dr. Shapiro has given us a great gift. She shows us that with determination and commitment, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our clients, ourselves and the greater psychological community as more and more of us commit ourselves to research as a routine part of our practices. As Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." In the following chapters, you will meet some of your fellow colleagues who are models of this type of dedication and commitment. They are only 47 in the larger group of more than 100,000 clinicians trained in EMDR. They are part of the many who work daily in their offices, in community mental health centers, in universities, and as responders to critical incidents in the face of man-made and natural catastrophes who are making a difference and carrying on the legacy of Francine Shapiro's mission to heal the suffering in the world and to enable optimal functioning. During the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to meet many of these practitioners of EMDR. The work that has been done has been an inspiration. I hope that these profiles will give you a deeper understanding of the people behind the name of EMDR and inspire you to continue your own work, and share your contributions, triumphs and joys as you work with EMDR. About the Author: Marilyn Luber, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in general private practice in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in Human Development from Bryn Mawr College in 1986 and was licensed as a Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1987 and the State of New Jersey in 1989. Dr. Luber has worked in the area of clinical psychology from the early 1980’s. She has experience dealing with a wide range of psychological and behavioral issues and has been in both the public and private sectors. In 1992, Dr. Francine Shapiro trained her in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. She has been instrumental in supporting the use of EMDR in the Greater Delaware Valley region. She has coordinated trainings in EMDR-related fields in the greater Philadelphia area since 1997. She teaches Facilitator and Supervisory trainings and other EMDR-related subjects both nationally and internationally and was on the EMDR Task Force for Dissociative Disorders. She was on the Founding Board of Directors of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and served as the Chairman of the International Committee until June 1999. In 2014, she was a member of the Scientific Committee for the EMDR Europe Edinburgh Conference. Currently, she is a facilitator for the EMDR Global Alliance to support upholding the standard of EMDR worldwide. In 1997, Dr. Luber was given a Humanitarian Services Award by the EMDR Humanitarian Association, and later, in 2003, she was presented with the EMDR International Association’s award for “For Outstanding Contribution and Service to EMDRIA.” In 2005, she was awarded “The Francine Shapiro Award For Outstanding Contribution and Service to EMDR.” In 2024, she received a Special Award for the 25th Anniversary of EMDR Europe for outstanding contribution to EMDR therapy in Europe. In 2018, she edited Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Treating Trauma in Somatic and Medical-related Conditions and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Treating eating disorders, chronic pain, and maladaptive self-care behaviors. During the COVID-19 outbreak, she edited, EMDR Resources in the Era of COVID-19, and in 2023, she was part of the group that published, Treating Depression with EMDR Therapy: Techniques and Interventions. In 2001, through EMDR HAP (Humanitarian Assistance Programs), she published Handbook for EMDR Clients that has been translated into eight languages; the proceeds from sales of the handbook go to EMDR HAP organizations worldwide. She has written the “Around the World” and “In the Spotlight” articles for the EMDRIA Newsletter, four times a year since 1997. In 2009, she edited Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) scripted protocols: Basics and special situations (Springer) and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) scripted protocols: Special populations (Springer). She interviewed Francine Shapiro and co-authored the interview with Dr. Shapiro for the Journal Of EMDR Practice and Research (Luber & Shapiro, 2009) and later wrote the entry about Dr. Shapiro for E.S. Neukrug’s, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy (2015). Several years later, in 2012, she edited Springer’s first CD-ROM books: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols With Summary Sheets CD-ROM Version: Basics and Special Situations and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols With Summary Sheets CD-ROM Version: Special Populations. In 2014, she edited, Implementing EMDR Early Mental Health Interventions for Man-Made and Natural Disasters: Models, Scripted Protocols and Summary Sheets. In 2015, she edited EMDR Therapy Scripted Protocols and Summary Sheets: Treating trauma-and stressor-related conditions and EMDR Therapy Scripted Protocols and Summary Sheets: Treating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and mood-related condition. In 2018, she edited Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Treating trauma in somatic and medical-related conditions and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Treating eating disorders, chronic pain, and maladaptive self-care behaviors. Dr. Luber is a clinical psychologist, consultant of clinicians, educator and writer. Since 1987, she has been active in her independent general psychology practice working with adolescents, couples and adults. Although, she works with a wide range of clients with diverse issues, she is known especially for her work with Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), trauma and related issues, and dissociative disorders. She is active in the EMDR community and runs Consultation Groups for EMDR practitioners. She has worked as a Primary Consultant for the FBI field division in Philadelphia. Community Activities Marilyn Luber, Ph.D., has been active in her profession and community and served as a Board Member to the following organizations: <ul><li>The Wright Choice Foundation, Board Member</li> <li>Research Center for Experimental Theatre (ReCET), Board Member</li> <li>Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association, Founding Board Member</li> <li>Greater Philadelphia Society for Clinical Hypnosis, Member-at-large</li> <li>Silvan Tomkins Institute Interim Board, Interim Board Member</li> <li>Global Cause, Board Member</li> </ul>Affiliations <ul><li>American Psychological Association, Member</li> <li>EMDR International Association, Charter Member</li> <li>International Society for the Study of Dissociation, Member</li> <li>International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Member</li> <li>Greater Philadelphia Society or Clinical Hypnosis, Member</li> <li>Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Fellow</li> <li>Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists, Member</li> <li>Silvan Tomkins Institute, Member</li> </ul>Awards <ul><li>2024 – “Special Award for the 25thAnniversary of EMDR Europe presented to Marilyn Luber for outstanding contribution to EMDR therapy in Europe”</li> <li>2023 – International World Changer: Marilyn Luber – Honoring a volunteer who has made a significant global impact, 2023 Trauma Recovery: EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs</li> <li>2005 – Marilyn Luber, Ph.D., was awarded “The Francine Shapiro Award For Outstanding Contribution and Service to EMDR”</li> <li>2003 – Marilyn Luber, Ph.D., was presented with the EMDR International Association’s award for “For Outstanding Contribution and Service to EMDRIA”</li> <li>1999 – Marilyn Luber, Ph.D., was given a Humanitarian Services Award by the EMDR Humanitarian Association</li> </ul> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Marilyn Luber Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Community of Heart Profile: Michael Paterson Description An account of the resource If ever there were a good candidate for leprechaun, Michael Paterson would be our man. Light of step, keen of wit and big of heart, this engaging Irishman knows about life from the depths of anguish to the transcendent mysteries of the universe. Michael Charles Paterson was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His parents met in the Auxiliary Fire Service in the 1950’s and he has a brother, two years younger. As an enterprising young man of 17 years, he began clerical work in the accounts and computer departments for the Northern Ireland Electricity Service where he remained for five years. In 1979, he had friends serving in the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and liked what he had heard about their experiences. He found that there was a good future and pay structure and the possibility of defending his country from insurgents. As a result of all of this, Michael joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary, becoming a police officer in Northern Ireland. At the time that he joined the Constabulary, he did not think of himself as an academic and was excited about his new work where he did well and had a promising career. He was newly married and ready for the adventures that life had in store for him. In September 1981, on his wife’s 25 th birthday, Michael’s life path abruptly changed. At first, he was stationed outside of Belfast and then he was reassigned to inside the city. During that time, the police traveled in lightly armored vehicles. Michael was in just such a means of transportation when a rocket- propelled grenade was aimed at him. The grenade burnt through the armor of the vehicle and killed the driver. Next, it “took” Michael’s arms and crushed his leg. It roared out of the passenger side window and exploded outside. Michael experienced the light in the tunnel first. He was feeling very comfortable in the light, although he had the distinct feeling that it was not the time for him to be there. Then, he was back in his body in intensive care. When he had returned from this experience, he was in great form and euphoric. He felt so close to God - even though he had not been religious. At that time, his mother’s aunt brought him a Bible that he still has. Since then, he has had no fear of death, nor did he experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. He attributes this to his being newly married, physically fit and “keen to get back to it.” He never saw himself as disabled, just impaired and his job was “to get on with it.” Having a positive view of the future helped him move on. And, move on he did. Although life was difficult at first and he had to learn everything again such as writing or moving. He recovered from his injuries and was in traction for a fractured femur for three months. In late spring 1982, he was exercising again and started running and by early 1983, he ran a half marathon! He now sees his prosthetic limbs as part of himself that allow him the independence to live his life to the fullest. Also, in 1982, Michael became a full time student. He attended Castlereagh College of Further Education for one year. He then went to the University of Ulster at Jordanstown where he studied Social Issues, Politics, Statistics, Economics, and majored in Psychology. He received first class honors in Psychology when he graduated in 1987. The events of September 1981 changed Michael’s life forever and influenced his future. It led to an interest in trauma and a desire to champion the cause of policemen wounded physically and/or psychologically in the line of duty. The thesis that won him the honors was titled, “Physically Disabled People: Their Perceptions of the Public’s Reaction to Them, the Impact of Disability on their Social Life, and their Satisfaction with the Caring Professions.” Nineteen eighty marked the first time that criteria for PTSD were acknowledged in the Constabulary. It was only late in the 1980’s that any type of psychological support was in place. Michael went on to study at Queen’s University of Belfast in the Department of Mental Health and received a Ph.D. in Research. This doctoral dissertation was “The Social and Psychological Adaptation of Individuals and their Families to Temporary but Prolonged Disability.” As his first job, he was drawn into Government Statistics. He became a Senior Assistant Statistician with the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency for the Northern Ireland Civil Service. He was attached initially to the Department of Economic Development and latterly to the Police Authority for Northern Ireland (RUC). His duties included development and management of social surveys, development of management information systems, and staff management. But, his heart was not in it. He was much more interested in understanding people and how it is that they behave in the ways that they do. So, he applied to the Department of Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University of Belfast, receiving his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1999. His research on “The Psychological and Physical Health of Police Officers Retired Recently from the Royal Ulster Constabulary” won the Praxis Prize of 1999 for the best postgraduate research related to mental health in the School of Psychology, Queens University of Belfast. It was subsequently published in the Irish Journal of Psychology in 2001. While training to be a Clinical Psychologist, Michael learned about EMDR. In 1998, he took Part 1 in Cork City at a training organized by Desmond Poole; the trainer was Roger Solomon. It was during the practicum that Michael asked permission to work with the incident where he lost his arms. He remembered that the face of the woman who was to be the therapist fell at the prospect. It turned out that the practice was a success and Michael was able to process this central experience and let it go. After this, Michael realized the power of EMDR and began to use this new methodology with the patients in his practice with PTSD. As his enthusiasm grew, he worked with more and more challenging cases and his expertise grew. He used the listserv as a way to hone his skill between Part 1 and 2 and then completed his training in London, in 1999. That same year he was invited to be a facilitator and completed this training in 2000. On the completion of his Clinical Doctorate, Michael became the Principal Clinical Psychologist with the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust for Northern Ireland. Here was the chance for the change that he had dreamed about. He had the opportunity to work with his fellow policemen and policewoman to help them heal from the traumas that they had encountered in their work. Also, he was involved with service development, staff training and directing and supervising psychological research. It was at this time that he met Paul Miller –another EMDR aficionado- who was at the Trust in a supportive capacity to help prevent secondary traumatization; they became fast friends. Michael recognized that he was wanted to share his skills by bringing like minded-people together to impact on others in a positive way. In 2002, he became the full-time Managing Director of TMR Health Professionals that is a private sector organization providing expertise in clinical assessment, intervention, clinical supervision, and research. Michael is the “front man” for the organization and administers it, generates new business, sees patients, supervises the staff and stays current. Paul joined him part-time and is still a great support. Michael is another member of our community who has been generous with his time when it comes to supporting his community, especially when it comes to trauma. In 2002, he was invited in his capacity as a mental health practitioner to be a participant in a program run by the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation (Co Wicklow). Former Republican and Loyalist paramilitary activists were to meet together with former security forces and the powers that be wanted mental health backup. Michael was to be a non-participating observer and give support. One of the Republican paramilitaries told him bluntly that he had a choice to, “Join in, or clear off!” but he used stronger words. Michael joined in and became a participant in this group where he told his story. His experience had an impact on the community and, as a result, he was invited to go to South Africa on a tour of the wilderness where this same group slept under the stars and had to depend on each other. There were 18 who went on the trip, including 4 women and 2 male and 2 female facilitators for the group. They were exposed to each other’s points of view and personalities. There were ex-combatants who had been members of the Republican and Loyalist movements and had served time in jail, an ex-member of the prison service, Michael as an ex-police officer, and members of victims’ groups who had lost someone close to them. They visited Cape Town and Robin Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. In all, they spent 14 days together. At Robin Island they had a workshop where they were invited to tell their narrative. When the leader was pushing a young woman to tell her story despite her reluctance, Michael spoke up in support of her right to choose to speak or not. This turned out to be an icebreaker and, later, ex- combatants came up to him in support. As the days progressed, an element of mutual respect developed, as well as trust. They started to see each other as people first, rather than just political ideologies. Michael noted that one way to equalize such a disparate group was to put them out in the wilderness together and after 5 days everyone smelled the same - BAD!! A film crew accompanied the group as a way to capture the group dynamic for the purpose of learning about how people from different points of view, philosophies and ideologies could come together. The individuals of the group retain the copyright of this material. When in the wilderness within ¾ of an hour, Michael had a spiritual experience. These types of experience are not foreign to him and have occurred a number of times in his life, each time at the birth of his children. While having one, he has a sense of inner peace and being close to nature. While the group –at that time- of eleven were walking, they came upon eleven water buffalo beside the river. “There were eleven of them looking at eleven of us.” Later, the guide explained that buffalo are communal creatures and this he took as a promising sign. The group began to act and feel like the natural creatures living there. Although there were poisonous spiders, snakes, lions and rhinos, they were able to co-exist and maintain that feeling of inner peace. As a result, Michael was able to use this experience as a touchstone in his modern life when he returned to Belfast. Michael’s first volunteer work, in 1987, was at CRUSE Bereavement Care for Northern Ireland where he learned many of his initial clinical skills. He worked as a volunteer Counselor for the Advice Service run by the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health and in 2000 he was an Adjudication Committee Member for the regional “Give it a Go” program (Millennium Fund) for people with disabilities. In 2003, he was a member of the Northern Ireland DHSS CREST sub-group that examined effective treatments for PTSD in adults. Fortunately for EMDR, Michael was a member of the smaller group that looked at psychological therapies, as he wanted EMDR to have a fair hearing. As a result of his direct intervention, EMDR was accepted as an effective treatment for trauma. In Northern Ireland, the recommended treatment for PTSD to primary care givers is SSRIs, CBT and/or EMDR. In 2004, he was a member of the “Healing through Remembering” panel and, in the same year, he was a member of the Trauma Advisory Panel for the Eastern Health and Social Services Board. Michael has a number of publications from 1987 to current day. He has written and spoken on issues such as the impact of civil unrest for amputees in Northern Ireland; the psychological and physical health of retired members of the Constabulary; PTSD; psychological consequences of upper limb injury; attitudes and disabled people; the effects of age at which one is disabled and length of disability on the social behavior and perceptions of physically disabled people; the psychological cost of caring; and motivation and achievement to staff and pupils in a Belfast High School for starters! Michael has been actively involved in EMDR since he was first trained. He is an Executive Committee Member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland. He is responsible for organizing interest groups in his region and bringing over well-known EMDR teachers such as Gerry Puk, Mark Grant and Carol Forgash. He himself is interested in using Ego States with EMDR in the treatment of Complex PTSD. Currently, he is in the process of becoming an EMDR Institute Trainer for Ireland. A few years ago Michael met Terry Waite, a former Beirut hostage, at a talk in Belfast. Michael later invited him to open the building for TMR Health Professionals and gave him an experience of EMDR (see photo). To the EMDR community Michael would like to say the following: “Keep doing what you are doing and believe in the process because it does change lives and, as Francine encourages us to do always, ‘Do the research!!’” Michael is married with 3 female teenagers and one younger son. All of them love skiing and reading. He is not sure how his kids feel about Psychology! However, we are sure about how we feel about him! He has transcended many of life’s most difficult challenges and has emerged with his own brand of kindness, humor and keen intelligence. We are lucky to have him as part of our ever-expanding EMDR community. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived EMDRIA Newsletter, 10(4) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005, December