Mark Your Calendars! The EMDR Walk in the Park returns this June 2026!

The 2026 EMDR Walk in the Park is a fully virtual walk, which means you can participate from anywhere—your neighborhood, the gym, or a favorite trail.

Whether you’re walking solo or with a team, you’ll be part of a global community walking to raise awareness and support for EMDR therapy, Trauma Recovery/HAP and for worldwide trauma healing.

Why a Walk in the Park? 

The EMDR Walk in the Park celebrates both the legacy of Dr. Francine Shapiro and the power of EMDR therapy. In 1987, Dr. Shapiro took a historic walk in Los Gatos, California, that would lay the foundation for the trauma treatment now known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. As she walked through the park, she noticed that by moving her eyes back and forth, disturbing memories began to lose their emotional charge. This serendipitous discovery marked the beginning of a therapy that has since helped countless individuals heal from trauma. By participating in this event, you are not only honoring Dr. Shapiro’s groundbreaking work but also raising awareness for EMDR therapy and its ability to transform lives. 

Walk Your Way

• Walk on your own schedule, wherever you feel most inspired
• Form a team with friends, family, or coworkers
• Create challenges and track your miles together
• All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt

Fundraise for Impact

Every step and every dollar makes a difference. By signing up, you’re supporting Trauma Recovery/HAP in expanding access to trauma therapy – especially in communities that need it most. 

Take it a step further:

• Create a personal or team fundraising page
• Share your story
• Ask your network to donate to your walk

Join us in walking toward a future of healing and hope.
Together, we’ll walk. Together, we’ll make a difference.

Interested in sponsoring the walk?

All walk sponsors will have their logos printed on the commemorative walk t-shirts gifted to participants!

Information coming soon!