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Global Child EMDR Alliance

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 872548460 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE F99 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · www.globalchildemdralliance.com
revenue
$2K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$52K
employees
mission · from form 990

Education and Child Development

profile · synthesized from sources

The Global Child EMDR Alliance is a collective of EMDR therapists, consultants, and trainers from around the world formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization creates and shares trauma-informed resources to support children, adolescents, parents, and clinicians coping with global crises such as war, disasters, pandemics, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Resources are available in multiple languages and focus on stress regulation and resilience-building.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

As Things Are Changing Again
Book by Esty Bar-Sadeh that opens a dialogue between young children and parents in war zones, offering tools for co-regulation, connection, and hope. Available in Hebrew and Arabic.
Birdie Series
Collection of illustrated narratives for preschoolers and primary school children addressing trauma from specific global crises, including pandemics, floods, fires, storms, and other disasters. Available in multiple languages.
Stress on the Brain Rapsong
Musical resource using a rap song to teach children about how stress affects the brain and how to manage it.
Talking to Children About War
Resource guide for parents and caregivers on how to discuss war with children, foster resilience, and support emotional regulation. Available in English, Ukrainian, Russian, German, Japanese, Hungarian, and Polish.
The Growing Tree
Educational resource explaining trauma and healing through metaphor, designed for use with children and families. Includes video and reading components.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Multilingual Trauma Support Resources for Children 11 activities
    • Creation and dissemination of specialized mental health resources for children, parents, and clinicians
      Produces a range of mental health tools including "Child Helpers - Helpful Exercises," "Help for Parents," "The Teen Mandala Book," "The Corona Times," and "Interview with an Astronaut" to support emotional well-being in children and adolescents affected by global crises. These resources are distributed globally and tailored to different age groups and crisis contexts.
    • Develop and Distribute Mental Health Resources for Children and Families
      Creates and disseminates multilingual mental health resources, including storybooks, guides, and exercises, for children, adolescents, parents, and clinicians to help them cope with global crises such as war, disasters, pandemics, and adverse childhood experiences. These resources facilitate dialogue, co-regulation, connection, and emotional well-being.
    • Develop and Distribute Mental Health Resources for Children and Families
      Creates and disseminates multilingual mental health resources, including storybooks, guides, and exercises, to help children, adolescents, and parents cope with trauma and stress from global crises such as war, disasters, and pandemics. These resources facilitate dialogue, co-regulation, connection, and emotional well-being.
    • Develop and distribute multilingual mental health resources for children and families
      Creates and shares a variety of mental health resources, including storybooks, guides, and exercises, in multiple languages to help children, adolescents, and parents cope with global crises such as war, disasters, and pandemics. These resources aim to facilitate dialogue, co-regulation, connection, and emotional well-being.
    • Development and distribution of multilingual children's storybooks for trauma processing
      Creates and distributes multilingual storybooks such as "Birdie and the Virus," "Birdie and the Flood," "Birdie and the Fire," and "Birdie and the Earthquake" to help preschoolers and primary school children process trauma related to pandemics, natural disasters, and war. These resources are published in multiple languages, including English, French, Swahili, Turkish, Kurdish, and others, and are designed to support emotional regulation and resilience.
    • Global distribution of free mental health resources during crises
      Collects, creates, and shares free mental health resources—including webinars, storybooks, songs, and guidelines—for children, adolescents, parents, and EMDR clinicians worldwide during global crises such as pandemics, disasters, and war. These have been distributed to over 30 countries with support from member translators.
    • Production of multilingual guidance resources for talking to children about war
      Develops and publishes resources titled "Talking to children about war" and similar materials in at least seven languages (including Ukrainian, Russian, German, Japanese, Hungarian, Polish, and others) to guide caregivers and promote resilience when discussing war-related stress with children.
    • Publication of dialogue-focused mental health books for children and parents in war-affected areas
      Develops and publishes books designed to facilitate dialogue between children under 10 and their parents in war-affected regions, offering tools for co-regulation, connection, and hope. These resources are used globally and have been referenced across multiple publications with consistent content focus.
    • Publish Research-Based Resources
      Publishes books and resources, such as "As things are changing again" and "Talking to children about war," to facilitate dialogue and guide conversations about war and other traumatic events, fostering resilience in children and families.
    • Publish Research-Based Resources on Childhood Trauma
      Publishes books and resources, such as "As things are changing again" and "Talking to children about war," to facilitate dialogue between children and parents in war situations and guide conversations to foster resilience in children, often in multiple languages.
    • Publish research-based resources on child mental health in crisis situations
      Publishes books and resources, such as "As things are changing again" and "Talking to children about war," to facilitate dialogue and provide guidance for parents and children in war-affected areas, drawing on research to promote co-regulation, connection, and resilience.
  • Specialized Clinical Conferences & Congresses 4 activities
    • Host Global EMDR Congress
      Organizes and hosts international congresses for EMDR clinicians, such as the first Global Child EMDR Congress, to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development among nearly 700 participants worldwide.
    • Host Global EMDR Congresses
      Organizes and hosts international congresses for EMDR clinicians, such as the first Global Child EMDR Congress which saw participation from nearly 700 clinicians worldwide.
    • Host the Global Child EMDR Congress
      Organizes and hosts international congresses for EMDR clinicians, such as the first Global Child EMDR Congress which saw participation from nearly 700 clinicians worldwide.
    • Hosting of global EMDR capacity-building events
      Organizes large-scale international gatherings such as the first Global Child EMDR Congress, which brought together nearly 700 EMDR clinicians from around the world to advance clinical knowledge and practice in child trauma treatment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K100%
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Investment income
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expenses
Total expenses$4K
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balance sheet
Total assets$52K
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Net assets$52K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Alianza Global EMDR Infanto-Juvenil Partner — Regional branch creating Spanish and Portuguese mental health resources for children and families.
  • Ana Gomez Partner — Featured speaker and contributor to the opening session of the 1st Global Child EMDR Congress.
  • Esty Bar Sade Partner — Collaborated on the creation of a resource for children and parents in war situations.
  • Hope for Children Fund Partner — Partners with the Hope for Children Fund to facilitate research on EMDR therapy for children and adolescents.
  • Joan Lovett Partner — Featured pioneer in EMDR with children, presented at the 1st Global Child EMDR Congress.
  • Ricky Greenwald Partner — Featured pioneer in EMDR with children, presented at the 1st Global Child EMDR Congress.
  • Robbie Dunton Partner — Featured pioneer in EMDR with children, presented at the 1st Global Child EMDR Congress.
  • Robert Tinker Partner — Featured pioneer in EMDR with children, presented at the 1st Global Child EMDR Congress.
  • Turkey branch led by Derya Altinay Partner — Regional branch creating Turkish mental health resources for families affected by trauma.