The future of therapy, EMDR?
The future of therapy, EMDR? First of all, what is EMDR? Well EMDR stands for Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and it is…
Erasmus+
Digital Mental Health.
The world faces humanitarian crises with significant challenges including mental health burdens. The project aims to train mental health professionals in using digital technology to enhance services, making them more accessible and affordable, especially for crisis-affected individuals. This approach is expected to improve service quality, reduce workloads, and ultimately contribute to a healthier society.
The Big Ideas.
The initial target group of our project is mental health professionals. We aim to reach psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental professionals and increase their capacity to incorporate digital methods into their practices.
Results
DETAM Project Results Summary
The DETAM (Digital EMDR Training and Awareness for Mental Health Providers) project, co-funded by the EU, explored how EMDR therapists are integrating digital tools into their practice. Conducted across Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey, the project surveyed 53 certified EMDR professionals to assess their digital readiness and usage of online therapy modalities.
Key Findings:
- Widespread Adoption of Online EMDR: Over 95% of therapists use online or hybrid formats, with 32% conducting most sessions online.
- Digital Tool Usage Still Limited: While online therapy is common, only 43% of therapists use auxiliary digital applications (e.g., EMDR Kit, EMDR Online), and usage frequency remains low.
- Positive Attitudes Toward Technology: 90.5% of therapists who use digital tools find them beneficial for clients, citing improved accessibility, engagement, and continuity of care.
- Training Gaps Identified: Therapists rated their awareness of digital tools at 3.0/5, indicating moderate familiarity. Confidence in guiding clients with these tools averaged 3.5/5.
- Strong Online Therapy Competence: Therapists reported high confidence (4.5/5) in delivering EMDR online and maintaining privacy and therapeutic quality.
Implications:
- Education & Training: There is a clear need to integrate digital competencies into EMDR training programs and continuing education.
- Policy & Infrastructure: Professional guidelines should be updated to include standards for online EMDR, and investment in secure telehealth platforms is essential.
- International Collaboration: The Erasmus+ partnership model proved effective in sharing best practices and developing scalable training models across Europe.
DETAM demonstrates that while EMDR therapists are ready for digital transformation, further support is needed to fully integrate digital tools into routine practice. The project lays the groundwork for future innovation in trauma-focused therapy across Europe.
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Who We Are
DETAM Project aims to address the identified needs of the target groups, which are mental health providers who need to improve their digital awareness in EMDR treatment, by providing digital awareness raising for psychologists in EMDR treatment with application.
Our Vision
The project’s vision is to equip mental health professionals with digital skills, integrate technology into therapy, and increase accessibility to high-quality mental health support.
Our Mission
By partnering with mental health professionals and introducing digital applications to their practice, the project aims to unlock the potential of technology to enhance the quality and reach of mental health services.
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