Friday, January 9, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET | Online
Presented by David Archer, Professional Social Worker (OTSTCFQ), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (OTSTCFQ), Psychotherapist (OPQ)

Description:

This webinar will introduce EMDR therapy, focusing on its core principles, evidence base, and application in treating trauma experienced by immigrant and newcomer populations. 
Attendees will learn key psychotraumatology concepts through composite case examples that protect client confidentiality. A central focus will be on how EMDR can be adapted to address the unique cultural and historical traumas of diverse communities, helping practitioners build the skills and awareness needed for culturally responsive care.

Presenter Bio:

David Archer, a professional social worker, couple and family therapist, and author from Montreal, Canada, is an EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Certified EMDR therapy trainer and the developer of the Rhythm and Processing (RAP) therapeutic framework. He provides trainings and workshops relating to EMDR therapy and culturally responsive interventions for culturally diverse and oppressed people worldwide.
Currently a PhD student at Concordia University, he is currently seeking to develop scientific support for the RAP approach. Inspired by decolonial and revolutionary scholars, he specializes in treating complex trauma-based disorders using visualizations, online videos, and advanced neuroscientific-informed strategies. An award-winning researcher known for engaging presentations and insightful books, which include Anti-Racist Psychotherapy and Racial Trauma Recovery, he is an emerging leader in the world of EMDR therapy.

Pricing:

• OASW Members: Free (OASW member ID # required)
• Non-Members: $20 + HST per webinar

NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:
OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.

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