WHI is excited to have produced this manual.
O’Brien, A. (2025f). Path of the Wounded Healer’s Education and Training Manual for EMDR Therapy, Brainspotting, and Psychedelic Care. Albany, NY: Wounded Healers Institute. Retrieved at woundedhealersinstitute.org/
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