ABOUT US

Our Vision

To empower every individual affected by trauma to heal, thrive, and build lasting resilience through connection, evidence-based care, and human compassion — leading a global movement for lasting change.

Our Mission

To increase the capacity for effective treatment of psychological trauma in under-served communities anywhere in the world. Today that mission is reflected in:

Hundreds of low-cost training workshops, and expanding online curriculum
Educational outreach and training
Preparation of clinicians and online infrastructure for local Trauma Recovery Networks
Focused international projects to establish sustainable EMDR
Treatment capability in developing countries
Collaboration with researchers to share knowledge and findings worldwide

Values

Excellence: evidence based, quality, professional, consistent
Humility: to lead with curiosity & to be open to other perspectives and experiences.
Compassion: kindness & empathy
Integrity: trust, honesty, & transparency
Community: collaboration & bridge building

Culture

We support one another while maintaining healthy boundaries.
We approach each other with trust and assume positive intent.
We believe it’s possible to have fun while working hard and addressing challenging topics.
We prioritize self-care, understanding that we must tend to our own well-being in order to effectively support others.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Trauma Recovery/HAP, we believe a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization is one where all employees, volunteers and members, regardless of gender, race, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, veteran status or other dimension of diversity, feel valued and respected.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for employment, participation, and advancement in all aspects of our work. We strongly believe our diversity is an asset to our organization’s innovation and success.