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Overview
Since 20 September 2021 self-declared 'non-commercial organisations' are no longer required to provide a lobby budget. See above timeline for this registrant's historical lobby budget.
Lobbying Costs
None declared
Financial year: Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
1.25 Fte (3)
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
0
High-level Commission meetings
0
Lobbying Costs over the years
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Info
EMDR Europe Association
EU Transparency Register
371321942417-65 First registered on 21 Apr 2021
Goals / Remit
Founded in 1999, EMDR Europe is the official professional association of National EMDR Associations, establishing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of excellence and integrity in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) practice, research and education throughout Europe. Its mission is to improve, through EMDR therapy, the lives of people affected by trauma and mental illness related to stressful experiences and relationships, in order to promote and enhance mental health. Since its founding, EMDR Europe endeavours to deliver the highest quality treatment for PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) and trauma-related disorders by striving to provide:
-high quality clinical practice
-scientific investigation to pursue excellence and effectiveness
-certified professional training to clinicians working in the mental health field
-continuous educational seminars/conferences
-public education through enlightened policies and targeted mental health promotionMain EU files targeted
Participation in the European Commission roadmap on the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child (17 June 2002 - 05 August 2020). Since EMDR Europe is member of Alliance for Childhood, this association uploaded our feedback on the web site of the European Commission. It is available here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12454-EU-strategy-on-the-rights-of-the-child-2021-24-/F539175
Address
Head Office
Im Oberstadel 5
Winterthur CH-8405
SWITZERLANDEU Office
Avenue de Montchoisi 21
Lausanne 1004
SWITZERLANDWebsite
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People
Total lobbyists declared
3
Employment time Lobbyists 50% 2 25% 1 Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
1.25
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
No lobbyists with EP accreditations
Complementary Information
We are an European Association that gathers professionals in the mental health field, specialized in trauma relief and treatment. Our organization is present in 41 countries with 38.000 professionals working in the private sector, in National Health Services in different countries, in Hospitals, in NGOs. We have a lot of expertise and scientific research in the field of trauma and dealing with the consequences of traumatic events, in individuals, in families, in groups and in entire communities and populations. We have a lot of experience and publications in working with EMDR treatment in mass disasters, with war victims, with victims of terroristic attacks. We intervene in the acute phase of trauma and also in chronic traumatization, with children, adolescents and adults. Law enforcement and military are supported with EMDR in many countries, since international guidelines and the World Health Organization recommend it. Our Association works with prevention and treatment.
Person in charge of EU relations
Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR
Person with legal responsibility
Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR
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Trade unions and professional associations
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Networking
Affiliation
EMDR Europe is member of:
- Alliance for Childhood. This association builds, strengthens and empowers networks to improve the lives of children.
- The European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA) - EMDR Europe is an Associated Member since 2013.
- Mental Health Europe. It is a European non-governmental network organisation committed to the promotion of positive mental health, the prevention of mental distress, the improvement of care, advocacy for social inclusion and the protection of the rights of (ex)users of mental health services, persons with psychosocial disabilities, their families and carers. EMDR Europe is supporting member since 2020. EMDR Europe is also part of the Stakeholder network COVID-19 mental health support.
- The EU Health Policy Platform (HPP). The EU Health Policy Platform is an interactive tool to boost discussions about public health concerns, share knowledge and best practices.
- Mental Health Psychosocial support (MHPSS)
- The Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP). The Lifelong Learning Platform is an umbrella that gathers 42 European organisations active in the field of education, training and youth, coming from all over Europe and beyond. Currently these networks represent more than 50 000 educational institutions and associations covering all sectors of formal, non-formal and informal learning.
- Mental Health Europe, an active stakeholder of the European commission in this field
- Victim Support Europe (VSE). It is the leading European umbrella organisation advocating on behalf of all victims of crime, no matter what the crime, no matter who the victim is. EMDR Europe is associate member since 2018.Member organisations
Currently, EMDR Europe has 41 Member Associations. They are the National EMDR Associations of: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Slovenia, Andorra, Bulgaria, Czech Republich and Ukraine. For more information, please see https://emdr-europe.org/associations/european-national-associations/
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Financial Data
Interests represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Closed financial year
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Lobbying costs for closed financial year
Since 20 September 2021 self-declared 'non-commercial organisations' are no longer required to provide a lobby budget. See above timeline for this registrant's historical lobby budget.
Total organisational budget in closed year
140,741€
Major funding types in closed year
Member's contribution
Major contributions in closed year
None declared
Other financial info
None declared
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EU Structures
Groups (European Commission)
none
Groups (European Parliament)
Cancer#Disability#Demographic challenges, family-work balance and youth transition#Children's rights
Communication activities
On October 16th, the President of EMDR Europe was invited to present in the EU Health Policy Platform Webinar on mental health needs of healthcare workers during this pandemic. The event was organised by DG SANTE and Mental Health Europe.
As members of the EU Health Policy Platform (HPP) we have been asked to coordinate working groups on COVID19 mental health support
As an Advisory Panel member of the EU Centre of Expertise for Victims of Terrorism (EUCVT), the President of EMDR Europe provided advice on the EU Handbook on victims of terrorism developed by EUCTV. The contribution regarded the Action Sheets on the impact of terrorism on first responders, on the preparation and planning of support, and on psychosocial support.Other activities
EMDR Europe's President is on the General List of Experts of the EU Centre of Expertise for Victims of Terrorism (EUCVT). The list contains experts from first responders and victim support organisations as well as experts that can support and assist victims of terrorism after a terrorist attack. Experts on the list are also invited to participate in the EUCVT Hub of Expertise.
The EUCVT is set up and run by the European Commission to offer expertise, guidance and support to national authorities and victim support organisations.
Meetings
Meetings
None declared