đź“ś Community Guidelines & Forum Etiquette

To maintain a safe, respectful, and valuable environment, please follow these expectations:

âś… General Expectations

  • Be Respectful: No personal attacks, discriminatory language, or harassment.

  • Stay On Topic: Keep discussions relevant and organized.

  • Be Professional: Maintain a courteous tone aligned with community values.

  • Contribute Thoughtfully: Share useful, accurate, and verified information.

  • Protect Privacy: Don’t share private or sensitive details.

🤝 Engagement & Behavior

  • Foster Collaboration: Be supportive and open to different viewpoints.

  • No Spam: Avoid irrelevant links, promotions, or repeated posts.

  • Do Not Forward Posts: Do not share forum content outside the group without permission.

  • Keep It Civil: Healthy disagreement is welcome—insults and trolling are not.

  • Respect Moderators: Their job is to maintain a positive space for all.

đź“ť Posting Guidelines

  • Avoid ALL CAPS: It reads like shouting.

  • Minimize Acronyms: Use plain language for clarity.

  • Stick to One Thread per Topic: Keep conversations tidy.

  • Report Issues: Use the "Report" button to flag inappropriate content.

â›” Content Restrictions

  • Prohibited Content: No obscene, offensive, illegal, or discriminatory material.

  • No Advertising or Solicitation: Unless pre-approved by the EMDR Institute.

  • Constructive Criticism Only: No defamatory or threatening posts.

đź›  Sanctions

  • Comment Removal: Inappropriate content will be removed.

  • Suspension: Repeated violations may result in temporary or permanent removal.

🎤 Announcements & Promotions

Only EMDR Institute-sponsored or co-sponsored workshops may be promoted on the forum. For approval, contact: inst@emdr.com.

🔎 Forum Moderation & Help

How do I report inappropriate content?
Click the “Report” button on any post and submit your reason.

Need help or want to suggest improvements?
Contact: Katy Murray – katymurraymsw@live.com