MINNESOTA TRAUMA RECOVERY NETWORK®

EMDR THERAPY FOR DISASTER RELIEF

SUPPORTING MINNESOTA RESIDENTS FOLLOWING DISASTERS AND PROFOUND EVENTS IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY

  • 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. 

  • 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.

PRO BONO 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.

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.

If you or your community has experienced a crisis — such as natural disaster, mass violence, or another distressing event — the TRN may be able to offer support. Services are:

  • Free of charge – provided by volunteer EMDR therapists.

  • Short-term – typically focused on stabilizing symptoms and helping you regain a sense of safety and balance.

  • Accessible – designed to serve individuals and communities most affected by crisis, regardless of financial or insurance status.

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.

Who Qualifies:

You may be a candidate for TRN® services if you have experienced a Minnesota natural or man-made disaster and cannot afford services.

  • 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, Riot, Plane crash

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

If you are interested in learning more or would like to be connected with a TRN clinician, please complete the interest form. Our goal is to ensure that help is available when it’s needed most.

PRO BONO SERVICES INTEREST FORM

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

VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM

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.   You will need to provide your Certificate of Completion to volunteer.

  • 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.