David Archer

13/12/2025

Need an EMDR therapy training?
We've got you covered.

Ready for 2026?
You know Thomas Zimmerman and I are!

Pleased to announce that we've got the *takes a deep breath* Archer-Zimmerman complex/racial trauma EMDRIA-approved EMDR training.

This is the first of its kind using our curriculum and you can join from any country in the world, because we're going virtual.

But here's your special invitation...Sign up and get this:

Complimentary (free!) access to:

EMDR with Complex Trauma training
Six Hour Four Blinks Flash Training
Four days of Zimmerman's EMDR refresher training.
Bonus: The two day workshop: Core Foundations of Trauma-Focused Care.

Why do we do this?
Because we want the world to heal.

EMDR has personally transformed my life and the lives of countless others. We want as many therapists as possible to be inspired about their work, join a growing community, and help to heal the suffering of this world.

Share widely so we grow an international community of healers.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

LET'S GO!!

14/08/2025

All I've got to say is WOW.

After completing Day Two of the Core Foundations of Trauma-Focused Care with Thomas Zimmerman the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Who knew that cute animals could be so much fun?

The participants enjoyed the videos of people healing watching videos of nature, discussions about attachment resources, dissociation, and the space to practice the Four Blinks approach in real time.

My heart is full just reflecting on the messages and the new found community we are building. Thank you to all of the participants, for your openness, and your courage. Gratitude for those who shared video recorded experiences of using the RAP technique.

If you're interested in the next offering we will be launching it in 2026.

LET'S GO!!

01/07/2025

Foundations of Trauma-Focused Care

Thomas Zimmerman and I will be doing a two day training on everything that you need to know about complex trauma and transformative therapeutic approaches!

We will teach Flash-based interventions designed to allow therapists to help their clients fully and adaptively resolve traumatic memories.

We're including free bi-weekly consultation for a whole year following this training. Get the support you need. Explore cases in-depth and get an additional 25 hours of expert guidance included in price.

We want the world to heal. So the cost of this training is $65.00 for each of the two days.

Ready? Click the the EMDR Cleveland website link in the comments and sign up now!

10/05/2025

Travelling for Anti-Racist Psychotherapy ✈️ - https://mailchi.mp/35cf80a3f1c4/travelling-for-anti-racist-psychotherapy

When you think about how I started, I never thought I’d ever be in Vancouver to deliver a presentation on Anti-Racist Psychotherapy…

Much less have my son with me onstage.

Although he did grab the mic after the presentation he didn’t bless us with any freestyles… not this time though!

26/03/2025

Wisdom

22/03/2025

My favorite part:
Asking the crowd...
"Any Canadians in the room?"
After seeing more than half the room full of people raise their hands and I then immediately yelled,

"ELBOWS UP!!" 🔥🔥🔥

What a great experience doing what we love. Always great working with Thomas Zimmerman!

Spreading the word that healing is possible. Thank you to all the staff and the participants.

Hope to see some more pictures of it! It was an awesome experience doing this for fellow Canadian therapists!

21/03/2025

Hey everyone we flew in to Vancouver (one of my favorite cities in the country) and tomorrow I'll be presenting alongside Thomas Zimmerman at the EMDR Canada conference!

Spending the night rehearsing after I just put my toddler to sleep, going to be a big day.

Let's put Canada on the map!! Let's do this!!

06/02/2025

It wasn't Sunday, but what a whole heap of blessings!

That was a lot of fun. Grateful to the panel, organizers and participants. So much knowledge and so many great people out there.

Our first panel discussion at the Engagement in the Black Community Virtual Summit was truly transformative. Led by experts Napoleon Higgins Jr., MD, Kamesha Spates, BA, MS, PhD, Rev. Sheron M. Clarke, and David Archer, PSW, MFT, MSW, and moderated by Lisa Connors, PhD, LCPC, NCC, MAC, the discussion focused on the understanding suicidal behavior among African Americans.

The panelists addressed the barriers that hinder access to mental health care, such as stigma and cultural mistrust. They also shared essential strategies for identifying those at risk and promoting culturally sensitive support.

If you missed it, there's still time to join this important summit! Registration is still open and completely free. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to deepen your understanding of mental health and addiction in the Black community! https://bit.ly/4hFTTfC

24/01/2025

Gutentag!

Will be delivering a presentation to a German audience.

Start Black History Month strong!

14/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone. Super happy to share.

👀 We have more than 1600+ confirmed for the presentation.

😯What's it called?

Healing from Our Past: A Trauma-Focused Introduction to EMDR Therapy

In collaboration with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)

Free to join.

Learn about

https://bit.ly/3PCHkWc