Working Groups
Working Groups
ETTI organizes its scientific activity through thematic working groups, each focused on a specific area of EMDR therapy research. Working groups bring together clinician-scientists across regions and disciplines to coordinate studies, develop methodologies, and advance shared research priorities.
These groups emerged from the recent Think Tank meeting and continue to evolve. ETTI welcomes researchers and clinician- scientists whose work aligns with these themes to contribute to ongoing efforts or propose new directions.
01
Depression Research Group
Coordinated by Arne Hofmann, Luca Ostacoli, Maria Lehnung, Joyce Baptist
Investigating the efficacy and mechanisms of EMDR therapy in depressive disorders, including treatment-resistant depression and depression with comorbid trauma. The group coordinates clinical studies and develops shared protocols for multicenter research.
Contact Coordinators
- Prof. Dr. Arne Hofmannarne-hofmann@t-online.de
- Prof. Dr. Joyce Baptistjbaptist@ksu.edu
02
Clinical Data and Methodology Group
Coordinated by Joyce Baptist, Chintan Naik, Leonie Wollersheim
Developing methodological frameworks for the systematic collection and analysis of clinical data across EMDR practice settings, with attention to data quality, study design, and the harmonization of outcome measures.
Contact Coordinators
- Prof. Dr. Joyce Baptistjbaptist@ksu.edu
03
PTSD Multi-Site Trial Group
Coordinated by Chris Lee, Marisa Rodriguez, Elliot Bell
Coordinating large-scale, multicenter randomized controlled trials of EMDR therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder, with the aim of strengthening the evidence base for international treatment guidelines.
Contact Coordinators
- Chris Leechris.lee@uwa.edu.au
- Elliot BellE.Bell1@massey.ac.nz
04
Children and Adolescents Research Group
Coordinated by Cindy Palen, Ana Gomez, Kerstin Stellermann Strehlow, Canan Çitil, Femke Bannink, Janita Daggy, Susan Darker-Smith
Our goals include a commitment to increasing the evidence base for EMDR with children and adolescents and to maintaining the authenticity of EMDR protocols and standards when working with children and adolescents.
Contact Coordinators
- Cindy Palencpalen@liberty.edu
- Ana Gomezanago@anagomez.org
- Kerstin Stellermann Strehlowk.stellermann.strehlow@gmail.com
- Canan Çitilcanancitil@gmail.com
- Femke Banninkfemke.bannink@mrcuganda.org
- Janita Daggyjdaggy@liberty.edu
- Susan Darker-Smithsusan@childtraumatherapycentre.com
05
Psychosis Research Network
Coordinated by Filippo Varese, Elliot Bell
Investigating the application of EMDR therapy in primary psychotic disorders, including the role of trauma in psychosis and the integration of EMDR within broader treatment frameworks for psychotic conditions.
Contact Coordinators
- Filippo Varesefilippo.varese@manchester.ac.uk
- Elliot BellE.Bell1@massey.ac.nz
06
EMDR and Attachment
Coordinated by Debra Wesselmann, Gabriel Monsalve, Juliane Tortes St Jammes, Ann Potter, Susan Darker-Smith, and Akiko Kikuchi
The EMDR and Attachment Workgroup explores the intersection of EMDR therapy and attachment theory, focusing on attachment-related trauma, relational difficulties, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma.
Contact Coordinators
- Debra Wesselmanndebwess@gmail.com
07
EMDR Group Work
Coordinated by Elan Shapiro, Judy Moench
Developing and evaluating group-based EMDR protocols and interventions, with attention to scalability, community applications, and post-disaster mental health response.
Contact Coordinators
- Elan Shapiroelanshapiro@gmail.com
08
EMDR Therapy and Supporting Students
Coordinated by Ana Lucia Castello, Mary Ann Stevens, Gulistan Tellin, Ian Barron
Examining the application of EMDR therapy in educational settings, with a focus on supporting students affected by trauma, adversity, and academic stress, and on developing school-based models of care.
Contact Coordinators
- Ana Lucia Castelloemcmentecorpo@gmail.com
- Mary Ann Stevenshello@maryannstevens.co.nz
- Gulistan Tellingulistantellin@hotmail.com
- Ian Barronibarron@umass.edu
09
EMDR and Working with The Integration of Parts / Structural Dissociation Models with the AIP/EMDR Framework
Coordinated by Roger Solomon, Deany Laliotis, Andrew Leeds
Integrating parts work and structural dissociation models within the Adaptive Information Processing framework, clarifying how dissociative structures are conceptualized and treated in EMDR therapy.
Contact Coordinators
- Roger Solomonrogermsolomon@aol.com
- Deany Laliotisdeany@deanylaliotis.com
- Andrew Leedsandrew.m.leeds.phd@gmail.com
10
EMDR and AI
Coordinated by Alisan Burak Yasar
Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in EMDR therapy research, training, and clinical support, including data analysis, outcome prediction, and the ethical use of emerging technologies.
Contact Coordinators
- Alisan Burak Yasarburakyasar54@hotmail.com
11
EMDR and Data Collection and Research in Complex, Naturalistic Clinical Settings
Coordinated by Sylvie
Developing approaches to data collection and research in complex, naturalistic clinical settings — including inpatient clinics, CPTSD, and dissociative disorders — where standard trial designs are difficult to apply.
12
EMDR and Redefining EMDR
Coordinated by Marilyn Luber, Joyce Baptist
Revisiting the definition, scope, and conceptual boundaries of EMDR therapy, with attention to terminology, fidelity, and how the approach is described in scientific and professional contexts.
Contact Coordinators
- Marilyn Lubermarilyn.luber@gmail.com
- Prof. Dr. Joyce Baptistjbaptist@ksu.edu
13
EMDR and Training
Coordinated by Roger Solomon, Elliot Bell
Examining EMDR training standards, competency development, and supervision models, with the aim of strengthening the quality and consistency of education across regions.
Contact Coordinators
- Roger Solomonrogermsolomon@aol.com
- Elliot BellE.Bell1@massey.ac.nz
14
EMDR in Hospitals and Healthcare Settings Workgroup
Coordinated by Elisa Faretta
Evaluating EMDR Therapy in healthcare settings, fostering multidisciplinary clinical collaboration, and promoting multicenter research to establish evidence-based best practices in medical services.
Contact Coordinators
- Elisa Farettae.faretta@piiec.com
Proposing a New Working Group
Researchers and clinician-scientists with a defined research agenda may propose new thematic working groups. Proposals are reviewed by the Steering Committee and evaluated for scientific coherence, methodological rigor, and alignment with ETTI's mission.