The mission of the Parnell Institute for EMDR is to alleviate suffering in the world caused by trauma. To that end, the Parnell Institute for EMDR offers training in EMDR, AF-EMDR, Resource Tapping™, and Bilateral Stimulation Therapies (BLSTs) to mental health professionals and allied health professionals, adapting the training and techniques according to the needs of the population served. The Parnell Institute for EMDR is dedicated to quality education, service and research in the treatment of trauma and recognizes the importance of treating the whole person, body, mind, heart and spirit within his or her cultural context.