Category: TRN® & Training Stories

Local Connections, Timely Care, Lasting Impact

Michigan Tri County TRN® Responds to Community Tragedy On September 28, 2025, the Grand Blanc, Michigan community experienced an unimaginable tragedy when a shooting and fire broke out at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Five people lost their lives, while eight others were injured. For many, the feelings that followed were marked...

Welcoming Our Newest Student Scholarship Recipients

We are excited to share that we have selected a new group of scholarship recipients for the first round of the Student Scholarship Fund this year! The purpose of the Student Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to master’s level (or higher) students that are pursuing work in Community Mental Health. Scholarship recipients are provided vouchers...

Continued Growth Across the Trauma Recovery Network®

Pictured: Members of the Greater Atlanta TRN with Executive Director, Lori Pereira, at the 2025 HAP Conference. We are witnessing and experiencing traumatic events, both human-made and natural, at an overwhelming pace; an unfortunate truth we’ve been faced with these past few years. We continue to feel a pressing need to grow and expand our Trauma...

Congratulations to Our Scholarship Fund Recipients

We are excited to welcome a new round of scholarship recipients to our EMDR Basic Training program as a part of the Student Scholarship Fund at Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs. The Scholarship Fund was established in 2022 with a clear mission: to provide scholarships to master’s level (or higher) students interested in working...

Expanding the Trauma Recovery Network® to New Jersey

A new Trauma Recovery Network® has been established in New Jersey that’s all about healing and community support: the Trauma Recovery Network Association of New Jersey (TRN® of NJ). The Trauma Recovery Network is one of many programs led by Trauma Recovery/HAP to address the impact of trauma in underserved communities. Each TRN association is trained...

NorCal TRN®: Swift Response to the Park Fire Crisis

The Park Fire in Northern California, which started July 24, 2024, at Upper Bidwell Park, has destroyed hundreds of homes in Butte and Tehama counties. It has burned enough acres to become California’s fourth-largest wildfire in recorded history. The community is grappling with a huge sense of loss, as the fire burned the majority of the Big...

Congratulations to Our 3rd Round of Scholarship Recipients

We are excited to announce the recipients of our 3rd round of scholarships as part of the Scholarship Fund at Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs. These scholarships reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of EMDR therapists dedicated to trauma recovery and community well-being. The Scholarship Fund was...

Supporting Communities Affected by California Fires

We would like to take a moment to recognize the profound impact that the ongoing fires in California are having on individuals, families, and entire communities – including many of our HAP volunteers. We are here to extend our support. If you or someone you know needs assistance during this challenging time, please don’t hesitate to reach...

Georgia TRN® Members Lead Community Healing Following School Shooting

The devastating impact of school shootings continues to shake communities across the country. When tragedy strikes, the emotional and psychological toll on survivors, their families, the community at-large and first responders can be overwhelming. In the aftermath of such events, Trauma Recovery/HAP is committed to restoring and safeguarding community...

Update on Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Responses

We are so thankful for our community of volunteers and supporters, and those new to HAP, who are reaching out to offer assistance. Thank you for being here! We are currently in the planning and coordination stages of responding to communities in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. We are working with local contacts on the ground and current...