Letter from your NEW Editor-in-Chief
Scott Borrelli
March 2002

Dear EMDR –Europe Colleagues,

I am honoured to have been asked to take over the position of Editor-in-Chief of The Practitioner – EMDR Europe’s official journal. David Blore, the founder of this now important journal, will remain an important advisor as we continue to move the journal to new heights, and as EMDR spreads it’s impact in the worlds of psychotherapy and counselling. Kofi Krafona also continues as Deputy Editor, contributing reviews of books and other resources, and others providing welcomed support to me as I dive into some unknown territory.  We maintain our admirable set of referees eager to review professional articles of all sorts. Of course, communications with the Editor, replies to authors, book reviews, and news items will not be subject to a peer review process!

Allow me to (re-) introduce our Referees:

Ad deJongh
Utrecht
Netherlands		 P.V.Dutton
Falkirk
Scotland		 R.Greenwald
Framingham
MA,USA		 J.Spector
London
England		 M.van Knippenburg
Antwerp
Belgium
 
A. Hoffman
Cologne
Germany		 M.Jacobsen
Oslo
Norway		 M.J.MacCulloch
Cardiff
Wales		 K. Krafona
London
England		 D. Blore
Nottingham
England


I have just returned from the invigorating annual conference of the UK/Ireland EMDR Association, where about sixty participants gathered to hear the presentation of New Englander Elizabeth Adams, MSW, LCSW on the valuable topic of simultaneous stimulation, to participate in focused small group supervision on a number of clinical topics, and to celebrate the inauguration of our new president, Amit Bhattacharya, during the AGM. I took this opportunity to promote the journal, request article submissions, and invite suggestions and recommendations for making this journal an even more vital and practical resource.  Throughout the conference, a number of ways the journal can provide more information and updates, resources, articles, activities calendars of upcoming events, specialty therapist lists, relevant web links, and professional support were raised.  The Practitioner might also eventually offer continuing professional development and supervision opportunities via online services, as we continuously review and update our professional knowledge and standards. 

I was privileged to be able to give a talk at the Ft.Lauderdale, Florida monthly EMDR consultation group, during which time we discussed the concepts of post-traumatic growth (see the February edition of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy journal for a fine introduction on PTG). Thanks to Brenda Starr, Licensed Social Worker, who is providing this forum in Florida to support local clinicians.

The March, 2002 edition of The Psychologist (British Psychological Society) includes an article co-written by Francine Shapiro on EMDR. It's a great update.

Let me emphasize (and celebrate!) that our journal serves all of Europe, and I am hoping to generate further contributions from the many countries represented. Each cultural perspective on the issues challenging the uses of EMDR adds to both knowledge and our sense of a multi-cultural collegiality. We have much to learn from each other's professional journeys. I would ask that you contact me via email (DrBorrelli@dial.pipex.com) and telephone (020. 7224. 4402) if you have comments, questions, or ideas for providing the best journal for you.

In the meantime, let’s get ready for the annual European conference to be held in Frankfurt, Germany on 30 May to 1 June, 2002, and email me with further announcements you’d like published. I am looking for a volunteer to cover the annual conference and submit a summary/review of highlights for The Practitioner. Take advantage of our sister sites, the EMDR International Association at: www.emdria.org (USA), and the EMDR European Association at: www.emdr-europe, for a wide range of resources.

The Borrelli Column continues with the March, 2002 contribution entitled:

“As If 'Then' Were 'Now': Revamping the Time Line Using EMDR”.

Additionally, you will find a review of David Grand's new book, Emotional Healing at Warp Speed.

And very soon, a review Heather Pearson's Neurolateral software program will appear. 

Best wishes,

… and Good Practice,

Scott Borrelli, Chartered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

Editor-in-Chief, The EMDR Practitioner

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