Notice That Unlocking EMDR’s Potential: A Deep Dive with EMDRIA’s Michael Bowers on Building Community, Advocacy, and Excellence
Sep 12, 2024
Michael Bowers, the Executive Director of EMDRIA, dives into the rich history and strategic vision behind EMDR therapy. He talks about EMDRIA's mission to enhance clinician efficacy while boosting client outcomes. Discover the journal's upcoming shift to AAAS for greater visibility in research. Bowers emphasizes the balance between scientific fidelity and client needs, addresses the shift in community dynamics post-pandemic, and discusses global adaptations of EMDR techniques in diverse settings, all while inviting collaboration from creators and consultants.
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Leadership As Enabling Impact
- Michael Bowers views his role as enabling clinicians to scale EMDR's impact rather than doing therapy himself.
- He frames EMDRIA's mission as helping thousands deliver effective therapy to make the world better.
Run Dual Publications Strategically
- Use multiple publications to serve different needs: rigorous science and practical clinical translation.
- Maintain both high-level research and clinician-friendly resources so members can apply evidence to practice.
Fidelity Means Different Things
- Research fidelity and clinical fidelity serve different ethical imperatives and yield different knowledge.
- Bridging RCT-driven protocols with therapist-centered client needs requires translation and dialogue.