The EyE
Fall 2025 Edition
EMDR for Grief & Loss Training
Please join us for this low cost advanced training presented by the Trauma Therapist Institute
DATE: 10/24/2025
TIME: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
WHERE: Virtual - Zoom
6 EMDRIA Credits & 6 CEs available
Member Cost: $90 (using the discount code in original communication)
Non-Member Cost: $120
RSVP here: https://www.westernnyemdr.com/events
Recent EMDR scholarship
Congratulations, Rhonda DiPronio. She was awarded $1,500 towards an upcoming EMDR Basic Training. Rhonda is a dedicated clinician who has collaborated with therapists in our area to help advocate for the de-stigmatization of mental health services with the law enforcement population. She has generously donated a lot of her time to TRN.
steering committee updates:
We want to thank Bessie Fitzgerald, LMHC for serving her time as the Office of Digital Media! We greatly appreciate the dedication Bessie has put into her work with the WNY Trauma Collaborative.
Katie Booker, LCSW has been voted on to serve as our Board Chair.
WELCOME to Stephanie Hall, LCSW as our new Treasurer
If you are interested in joining the steering committee, please send us an email at wnysteeringcommittee@gmail.com
member updates
From Julia Paulson, LCSW:
Julia is a Consultant in Training and put together a mini workshop on “Getting Started- A session-by session guide” with EMDR. $25 for two 90 min! The link to register is for the January 2026 dates (plenty of time to clear your calendar) is https://pci.jotform.com/form/252747204799166
From Annie Monaco, LCSW-R:
Playful EMDR Training Solutions - Integrating EMDR and Play Therapy – November 10-11, live online. Cost $189
See Flyer Here
Playful EMDR with Children and their Caregivers; Parents and Caregivers as Co-Therapists in Processing – November 17-19, live online webinar. Cost $299
Movement and Play in Trauma Processing; - November 5, hybrid In-person and live online
From Jenna Witkowski:
Offering a Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy training in February 2026 with Dr. Greg Loewen. Training will be via Zoom and is designed for
clinicians who wish to deepen their understanding of this rapidly evolving
field—whether you’re looking to integrate KAP into your existing practice
or to build foundational knowledge about psychedelic-assisted care.
EMDR Clubhouse
The EMDR Clubhouse is a monthly meeting held to provide space for clinicians with EMDRIA approved EMDR training to discuss everything EMDR. Often, the meetings center around a certain topic. Clinicians are able to bounce ideas off one another and network. Meetings are
held at 3960 Harlem Rd. Suite 6B, Buffalo, NY 14226. We provide a virtual link for those who cannot attend in person. If you have any questions or want to become more involved, please reach out to Kristin Adduci, LMHC at wnyemdrclubhouse@gmail.com.
For Your Information…
Digest Option
Did you know there is an option to receive 1 email a day from our listserv? Google groups offer a “digest” option which consolidates all emails sent to the listserv into 1 email sent at the end of the day. Go to: https://groups.google.com/ and under “Subscription” change to digest. You won’t miss anything from the listserv and you also won’t get 100 emails a day.
Upcoming Trainings
EXCITING NEWS COMING!….. Look out for more information on the return of the TASTE of EMDR.
EyE Submissions
If you'd like something included in our quarterly newsletter such as a training you are hosting, topics you would like more information about, recent accomplishments, and activities you might like to participate in please send us an email at wnysteeringcommittee@gmail.com.