Group EMDR for couples, families, and communities

Trauma can deeply impact individuals, relationships, and entire communities. Whether a family has experienced a sudden loss, a couple has gone through a traumatic event together, or a group has shared a distressing experience, healing is possible. I offer group EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) sessions utilizing the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) to support collective healing in a safe and structured way.

What is G-TEP?

The Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) is an evidence-based adaptation of EMDR designed to help groups process distressing experiences. This structured approach maintains the core principles of EMDR while allowing for a safe and contained group format. Each participant works on their own experiences privately while benefiting from the collective support of the group.

Who Can Benefit?

Couples who have experienced relational trauma, medical crises, or shared distress
Families navigating loss, sudden life changes, or collective stress
Groups affected by community violence, workplace incidents, or natural disasters
First responders and frontline workers seeking relief from cumulative stress

How It Works

Confidential and Individualized: While done in a group setting, each participant works on their own trauma privately using guided tools, with no requirement to share details aloud.
Structured and Supportive: The G-TEP protocol provides a clear framework to reduce distress and enhance resilience in a structured and paced manner.
Gentle yet Effective: This approach helps the nervous system process distress without overwhelming participants, making it especially helpful for recent or ongoing trauma.

What to Expect in a Group EMDR Session

Sessions typically last 90–120 minutes and include:

A guided orientation to create safety and stabilization
A structured individual trauma-processing framework within the group
Closing exercises to integrate and promote resilience

Why Choose Group EMDR?

Group EMDR with G-TEP allows participants to experience healing in a cost-effective, supportive, and professionally guided environment. By engaging in this process together, couples, families, and communities can foster deeper understanding, connection, and resilience in the face of trauma.

If you or a group you are part of could benefit from this approach, I invite you to reach out to learn more about scheduling a session.