Authors
Mona Zaghrout Hodaly


Background and aims:
EMDR transformed the way in which we work in Palestine and other Arab countries. This interactive workshop explores ways in which EMDR has enabled people to move from hopelessness, anger, isolation and the inability to love, to reach into their inner self, accept themselves and find peace with themselves and others.

Method:
Beginning with a brief overview of the development of EMDR in a background of conflict, the workshop addresses the development and challenges of EMDR in different cultures, languages and countries. It explores issues of fear, the development of trust, and relationships between individual people and communities.

There is an opportunity to understand ways that have helped in developing a person!s sense of peace and agency in unsafe settings, and in enabling people to use EMDR in situations where conflict is ongoing and crisis is frequent. It will show ways of supporting therapists as well as individuals and communities, and the importance, where possible, of working with others.

Results:
The purpose of the workshop is to share information and experience, and to take away ideas, forms of practice and relationships with others that can sustain us and help to bring peace and keep hope alive.

Abstract topic:
EMDR has helped people to change their life by reaching inner peace that is reflected significantly in different parts of their life.

3 learning objectives:
Ways in which EMDR can help build inner and outer peace.
Gain insight into working in community settings and different cultures.
What is needed in support of practitioners, including ourselves.