In this episode of What's HAPpening, we are joined by Sonya Williams, MSW, LICSW, CMHS from Frontier Behavioral Health, a nonprofit organization in Spokane, WA that provides clinically and culturally appropriate behavioral healthcare and related services to individuals of all ages in collaboration with community partners. Trauma Recovery/HAP has a long history of partnering with Frontier Behavioral Health and providing EMDR Basic training to their staff, so they in turn can use EMDR therapy to help their focus population.

Sonya talks with us about the impact and importance of having EMDR therapy trained clinicians at the agency. She also shares her personal motivation for participating in HAP’s trainings and why she believes all clinicians would benefit from having EMDR therapy in their toolbox.

In this episode of What's HAPpening, we are joined by Sharon Steckler, LCSW, a certified EMDR therapist and consultant with over 20 years’ experience as a psychotherapist. Sharon serves as the Coordinator of HAP's Greater Chicago Trauma Recovery Network.

Sharon tells us about the history and mission of the Greater Chicago TRN, as well as the incredible work TRN members are doing to serve the greater Chicago area. She speaks about their most recent response to the July 2022 Highland Park parade shooting and their efforts to bring healing to members of the community.

In this episode of What’s HAPpening, we are joined by Carol Forgash, LCSW, an internationally known lecturer and consultant on EMDR therapy and someone who has made and continues to make invaluable contributions to the EMDR community and to this organization. Carol shares some of her most memorable and impactful experiences while volunteering with HAP, as well as advice for those just starting out in the field of EMDR therapy.