EMDR THERAPY FOR DISASTER RELIEF

MINNESOTA TRAUMA RECOVERY NETWORK®

Supporting Minnesota residents following disasters and profound events impacting our community.

GET SUPPORT THROUGH MN TRN: FREE DISASTER RELIEF THERAPY

Trauma is the most widespread and socially costly mental health issue worldwide. It’s often caused by frightening or violent events that result in physical, emotional and/or psychological pain. Our mission is to provide transformative Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to reduce the symptoms associated with PTSD and other mental health conditions in devastated communities.

What is EMDR Therapy?: EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.

DISASTER RELIEF THERAPY INTEREST FORM

  • Who MN TRN® Services Are For

    You may be eligible for TRN® services if you have been impacted by a natural or human-caused disaster in Minnesota, you are experiencing emotional or psychological distress related to that event, and face financial or access-related barriers that make it difficult to receive therapy.

    Community level events (affecting a group of people rather than an individual experience), such as:

    Natural Disasters such as wildfires, tornado, flood, drought

    Man Made Disasters include mass shootings, hate crimes, war, terrorist attacks, ICE events, riots, plane crash

    Priority is given to those with limited access to health care or insurance coverage.

    Minnesota TRN® services are intended to reduce barriers to care and increase access during times of community-wide impact. Eligibility is determined through a brief enrollment process.

  • What Therapy Looks Like

    The Trauma Recovery Network (TRN)®, supported through the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP), provides free, short-term EMDR therapy to individuals impacted by crisis or disaster.

    Our volunteer clinicians are specially trained in EMDR trauma treatment and committed to helping people begin their healing journey after overwhelming events.

    Our volunteers acknowledge that trauma is experienced differently based on lived experience, historical context, and one’s position within systems of power. They commit to practicing with cultural humility, remaining open to ongoing learning, and providing care that is anti-racist and anti-oppressive in alignment with the values of the Minnesota Trauma Response Network.

    Services are:

    Free of charge – provided by volunteer EMDR therapists.

    Short-term – up to 5 sessions focused on helping you regain a sense of safety and balance.

    Accessible – available virtual or in-person.

    EMDR therapy is a proven, evidence-based approach for trauma recovery. Many people find that even a few sessions can reduce distress and allow them to move forward with greater resilience.

  • How to Sign Up for Free Therapy (Step-by-Step)

    Step 1: Complete the MN TRN® Enrollment Form. Fill out the short enrollment form linked below. This helps us understand your needs and determine eligibility.

    👉 [Sign Up for MN TRN® Therapy Services]

    Step 2: MN TRN will review your information and contact you if additional details are needed. Once eligibility is confirmed, we will begin the matching process.

    Step 3: Therapist Match. You will be connected with a MN TRN®-affiliated therapist who has availability and experience relevant to your needs.

    Step 4: Begin Therapy. Your therapist will reach out directly to schedule your first session and review next steps.

  • Community & Group Therapy Events

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  • Our Mission

    The Minnesota TRN® is dedicated to strengthening and supporting Minnesota by offering probono Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in response to local natural or human-caused disasters. Our skilled team of EMDR therapists are prepared to provide EMDR Therapy to Minnesota community members impacted by traumatic events in our community. 

    We acknowledge that trauma is experienced differently based on lived experience, historical context, and one’s position within systems of power. We commit to practicing with cultural humility, remaining open to ongoing learning, and providing care that is anti-racist and anti-oppressive.

  • What is a TRN®?

    A Trauma Recovery Network (TRN)® is a collaboration of mental health clinicians providing emergency response mental health care to those affected by man-made and natural community disasters.  EMDR services are provided pro bono.  Click HERE for more information from EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs - Trauma Recovery.

  • What is EMDR?

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced based treatment modality used by therapists to help with the mental and emotional affects of recent trauma. 

    Depending on the need of the person requesting services and expertise of our EMDR therapists, we will provide up to 5 free sessions of R-TEP/G-TEP, standard EMDR protocol, recent event protocol, or EMD protocol.

THERAPISTS INTERESTED IN JOINING?

The Trauma Recovery Network (TRN)®, supported through the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP), is a community of EMDR clinicians who volunteer their skills to provide pro bono therapy in the aftermath of Minnesota community crises and disasters. Through the TRN, EMDR therapists come together to extend healing to those most in need, offering short-term treatment to individuals impacted by natural disasters, mass violence, and other overwhelming events.

We are proud to be connected to this important network and encourage trained EMDR clinicians to get involved. Participation offers not only the opportunity to serve, but also to learn from others, build community, and witness the resilience of people during times of profound challenge.

If you are interested in supporting your community through EMDR therapy, the TRN strives to provide training and organizational support for volunteers. Together, we can ensure that trauma recovery is accessible when it is needed most.

BECOME A TRAUMA RECOVERY VOLUNTEER

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What MN TRN® volunteers do

Provide up to 5 pro bono sessions (per client) of EMDR treatment to individuals affected by a community disaster. Or provide group EMDR treatment to community members. Sessions occur in the office or virtually. 

Utilize Recent Event Protocol and/or other relevant EMDR therapies.

Provide referrals to other appropriate services (if needed) and be prepared to provide treatment within days or up to 3 months after a disaster or community emergency occurs.

Maintain necessary HAP and MN TRN® documentation.

Requirements for volunteers

  • Maintain a clinical license in the Minnesota.

  • Completion of EMDR Therapy Basic Training (including Part 1 and 2, as well as the 10 hours of consultation) by an EMDRIA approved program.  

  • Carry liability and malpractice insurance at the $1 million/$3 million level, to cover your independent practice.

  • Have knowledge of and practice using an EMDR recent event protocol (training may be available).

  • Register as a volunteer on the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) website HERE.

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