Let's Talk EMDR: Recent Episodes
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Is EMDR therapy all that? How can this trauma-informed care help you? Find out more about this therapy option for your practice or your client’s mental health. 1. New episodes twice a month2. Answers to your EMDR questions 3. Insights from EMDR therapists Hosted by the EMDR International Association, visit www.emdria.org for more information about eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
In this episode, we explore the powerful integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and sand tray-based therapy as transformative approaches for individuals healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Join us, and our guest, EMDRIA Certified Therapist,™ Consultant™ and Trainer,™ Ana Gomez, MC, LPC, as we dive into how these modalities support trauma resolution, enhance emotional regulation, and foster deeper self-integration from children through adults.
We will discuss how EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories, while sand tray therapy offers a symbolic, sensory-rich space for expression when words fall short. We will share clinical insights, real-world examples (anonymized), and how these therapies can be especially supportive for those with dissociative symptoms, including parts work and inner child healing.
Whether you are a mental health professional, trauma survivor, or simply curious about somatic and expressive therapies, this episode sheds light on gentle, effective pathways to healing the deeply wounded self. Tune in for a grounded, compassionate conversation on healing from the inside out.
Resources
- Ana M. Gomez's website
- The Agate Institute for free resources for EMDR clinicians
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA Glossary
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions in attachment—such as neglect, abuse, or loss—can shape a child's emotional and behavioral world, and how EMDR offers a path toward healing.
Listeners will learn:
- What attachment trauma looks like in children
- How EMDR is adapted for young clients
- Real-life case examples of EMDR in action
- Tips for parents, caregivers, and clinicians supporting children with trauma histories
Whether you're a mental health professional, educator, or caregiver, this episode offers deep insight into one of the most effective, neuroscience-backed therapies available today for helping children reprocess trauma and build secure, healthy relationships.
Resources
- Debra Wesselmann's website for free e-books
- EMDRIA Children's Toolkit (log in req)
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA Glossary
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
We dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy during the perinatal and postpartum periods. Can EMDR be safely used during pregnancy? Will it re-traumatize new moms? Is it only for PTSD? Our expert guest — an EMDRIA Certified Therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, Bethany Warren, LCSW, MPH-C, — helps separate fact from fiction. We explore how EMDR can be a powerful, compassionate tool for healing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, and more. Whether you are a new parent, expecting, or a clinician, this episode offers clarity, science, and real-world insights into the role EMDR can play in supporting emotional wellness during one of life’s most transformative times.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA Glossary
- EMDR International Association. (2023, December 14). EMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss. Let's Talk EMDR Podcast.
- EMDRIA Online Communities (member login required)
- Swetlitz, I. (2016, April 4). Some medical students still think black patients feel less pain than whites. STAT.
- Vargas, T. (2022, April 2).Perspective | Women are sharing their “medical gaslighting” stories. Now what?. Washington Post.
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this powerful episode, we explore how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is being used to heal the wounds of generational trauma. Our guest, anEMDRIA Certified Therapist, Susan Weissbach, LCSW, breaks down how traumatic patterns can be passed down through families—and how EMDR helps disrupt that cycle. We discuss the science behind EMDR, what a session actually looks like, and how individuals are finding relief from deeply rooted pain that didn’t start with them. Whether you're familiar with trauma work or just beginning your healing journey, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical tools for breaking free from inherited emotional burdens.
Topics Covered:
- What is generational trauma?
- How EMDR works in the brain and body
- Real stories of healing across generations
- The importance of somatic and memory-based therapies
- Steps to begin EMDR therapy
Tune in to discover how you can heal not only for yourself—but for the generations that come after you.
Resources
- Friedman, S. W. (2024). Klara’s Truth.
- Shapiro, F. (2017). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition. Guilford Publications.
- Silva, R. C., Dattilo, V., Perusi, G., Mazzelli, M., Maffioletti, E., Bazzanella, R., Bortolomasi, M., Cattaneo, A., Gennarelli, M., & Minelli, A. (2023). Transcriptional Modulation of Stress-Related Genes in Association with Early Life Stress Exposure and Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression Patients. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 17(3), 119–138.
- Cortizo, R. (2020). Prenatal and Perinatal EMDR Therapy: Early Family Intervention.Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, EMDR-D-19-00046
- EMDR International Association. (2024, November 8). EMDR Toolbox: Theory and Treatment of Complex PTSD and Dissociation, 2nd Edition (Springer, 2018). EMDR International Association.
- Flash Technique by Phil Mansfield
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA Glossary
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this powerful episode, we delve into how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can aid in processing invisible grief—the quiet, unspoken losses that often go unacknowledged by society. From the heartbreak of estrangement, infertility, death, and ambiguous goodbyes to the mourning of lost futures or identities, invisible grief can deeply affect our emotional well-being without clear closure.
Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant, Dr. Arielle Jordan, LPC, NCC, we unpack how this evidence-based therapy helps rewire the brain’s response to unresolved pain and bring healing where words alone often fall short. You will hear real-life insights, common misconceptions about EMDR, and why it's gaining traction as a powerful tool for addressing the grief that hides in plain sight.
Whether you are carrying silent sorrow or supporting someone who is, this episode offers understanding, hope, and a path forward.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Dr. Jordan's Racial Trauma Freebie
- Experiencing EMDR Therapy (including info on the 8 Phases), EMDR International Association
- EMDRIA™ Antiracism Resources
- EMDRIA™ Library
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Anger is a powerful emotion, but when it feels uncontrollable or destructive, it can take a toll on your relationships, health, and peace of mind. In this episode, we explore how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, originally developed to treat trauma, is being used to help people understand and manage anger at its root. You will hear from EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant and Trainer, Holly Forman-Patel, LMFT, LPC, as we unpack how this therapy works, why it's effective for emotion regulation, and what to expect from an EMDR session. Whether you struggle with chronic anger or are curious about trauma-informed approaches to emotional healing, this episode offers insight and hope.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Forman-Patel, H. (2021). Anger Management Workbook for Teens. Rockridge Press.
- Forman-Patel, H. (2020). Anger Management Activities for Kids.Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Holly Forman Patel's YouTube Channel
- EMDRIA™ Library
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
This episode explores the complex relationship between women, societal expectations to "be nice," and how these dynamics show up in the EMDR therapy room. Whether you're a therapist or a client, we unpack how people-pleasing, boundary-setting, and emotional safety intersect during trauma processing. Along with EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Consultant, Katie Quinlan, CMCH, we will discuss how therapists can hold space for authenticity over politeness and support clients in unlearning the pressure to perform niceness, especially when healing from trauma rooted in those expectations.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- Go With That Magazine® (member login required to view complete articles)
- Guerra, K. (2024). Badass Bonita. Balance.
- EMDR International Association, Adaptive Information Processing, 2024
- EMDRIA™ Library
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this powerful episode, we explore the intersection of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, neurodiversity-affirming care, and perinatal mental health. Join us as we dive deep into how trauma-informed, affirming approaches can transform care for neurodivergent individuals navigating pregnancy, birth, and post-partum experiences. With our three guests, all of whom are neurodivergent, EMDR Certified Therapists and Consultants in Training Erin Wheeler and Skylar Ibarra, and EMDR Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant Jane Kosloff, we unpack:
- How EMDR can support trauma healing in the perinatal period
- The unique challenges and strengths neurodivergent people may face during pregnancy and parenthood
- What does it mean to offer truly affirming care that respects sensory needs, communication styles, and identity
- Practical insights for therapists, birth workers, and healthcare providers looking to support clients through a neurodivergent and trauma-informed lens.
Whether you're a clinician, a new parent, or someone passionate about inclusive mental health, this conversation provides a compassionate and enlightening exploration of the intersections between neuroscience, identity, and healing.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- The Journal of EMDR Practice & Research®
- EMDR Therapy and Neurodiversity, Go With That Magazine™, Volume 30, Issue 1, Q1/Winter 2025, EMDRIA (members only)
- Myth Busters: Myths Standing Between EMDR Practitioners and their Autistic and ADHD Clients | Part 1, Focal Point Blog, March 21, 2025, EMDR International Association
- Myth Busters: Myths Standing Between EMDR Practitioners and their Autistic and ADHD Clients | Part 2, Focal Point Blog, April 18, 2025, EMDR International Association
- Neurodiversity Affirming EMDR Group on Facebook (licensed professionals only)
- EMDRIA™ Online Perinatal Community and Neurodiversity Community (members only)
- Thomas Zimmerman
- Understanding the Neurodiversity-Affirming Philosophy of Care Course, Touchstone Institute, with this episode's guests, on demand
- EMDRIA™ Library
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intersection of social media, thorny topics, and the practice of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. Social media can amplify sensitive issues, creating emotional triggers that can seep into the therapeutic space. How do EMDR therapists approach these thorny topics—sensitive, triggering, or uncomfortable subjects—while maintaining a safe and supportive environment?
With EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and Approved Consultant™ Rotem Brayer, we explore the challenges that EMDR therapists face when dealing with topics that are often shaped or influenced by online discourse, such as identity, cancel culture, political divides, and trauma responses. How do therapists navigate these conversations when social media discussions have left deep emotional marks on clients?
Join us as we unpack the ethical considerations, techniques, and strategies used in the EMDR therapy room to address these complex issues while protecting the therapeutic relationship. Featuring expert insights, real-life examples, and thoughtful discussion, this episode offers valuable takeaways for clinicians and those navigating their healing journeys.
Please tune in for a deep dive into how we can maintain empathy, safety, and healing in the age of digital influence.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Foundation
- EMDR Learning Community (Clinicians Only)
- Brayer, R. (2023). The Art and Science of EMDR: Helping Clinicians Bridge the Path from Protocol to Practice
- Dent, A. (2025). Using Spirituality in EMDR Therapy. Taylor & Francis.
- Newport, Cal. (2020). Digital minimalism: on living better with less technology.Penguin Business.
- Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Grand Central Publishing.
- Netflix (2020). Social Dilemma[Documentary Social Dilemma].
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
We explore the intersection of culture and trauma healing through the lens of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Our guest expert, EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Jessica Crunkleton, LMFT, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, CADAC II, shares insights into how EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach, can be adapted to be culturally sensitive, ensuring that clients from diverse backgrounds feel seen, understood, and respected throughout their healing journey.
We delve into the importance of cultural awareness in trauma therapy, addressing how different cultural beliefs, values, and experiences influence the healing process. From understanding cultural nuances to integrating cultural competence into EMDR practices, this conversation provides valuable tools for clinicians and educators.
Whether you are a mental health professional looking to enhance your practice or someone curious about how therapy can better align with your cultural identity, this episode offers meaningful perspectives on fostering inclusivity and healing in trauma therapy. Please tune in to learn how culturally sensitive EMDR therapy can empower individuals to overcome trauma in ways that honor their unique cultural stories.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- The Journal of EMDR Practice & Research®
- Antiracism Resources, EMDRIA 2020
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this insightful episode, we explore the unique challenges faced by caregivers of neurodivergent individuals and how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy can provide critical support. Our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Christine MacInnis, LMFT, discusses how this therapeutic approach can help caregivers process trauma, manage stress, and enhance their emotional resilience.
Whether you are a parent, family member, or professional caregiver, this episode offers valuable information on how EMDR can help you navigate the complexities of caregiving while maintaining your well-being. Tune in for practical insights on balancing compassion with self-care, and learn how EMDR can unlock emotional healing for caregivers in the neurodivergent community.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- The Journal of EMDR Practice & Research®
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Society UK
- PDA North America
- Neurodiversity Affirming EMDR Group on Facebook (licensed professionals only)
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this episode, we dive into the power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an innovative approach to transforming how professionals in high-stress careers cope with trauma and emotional strain. From first responders and healthcare workers to corporate leaders and military personnel, those in high-pressure jobs often carry a heavy emotional burden. EMDR has been shown to effectively reduce the lasting impact of traumatic experiences, helping individuals process and heal from stress-related trauma.
Our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist, and Consultant Christopher Brown, LCSW, shares insights on how this technique works, why it’s especially beneficial for those in high-stress professions, and how it can help individuals build resilience, improve mental health, and enhance performance. Whether in a demanding career or simply looking for ways to manage stress more effectively, this episode offers valuable tips on maintaining mental wellness in today’s fast-paced world. Tune in to learn how EMDR could be the key to unlocking a healthier, more balanced mindset.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- The Journal of EMDR Practice & Research®
- Christopher Brown's Decision Tree
- Neurobiological correlates of EMDR monitoring - an EEG study, (Pagani study mentioned), Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Rome, Italy.
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for healing spiritual trauma. Many individuals experience profound emotional pain and confusion from harmful religious/spiritual/cult experiences, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and disillusionment. We explore how EMDR can help process and reframe these traumatic memories, allowing individuals to regain a sense of peace and spiritual well-being. Through expert insights from EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Dr. Jamie Marich, LPCC-S, REAT, RYt-500, we uncover how this therapeutic approach can guide individuals on a journey of healing, self-empowerment, and reclaiming their relationship with spirituality. Please tune in to learn how EMDR offers a path to overcoming spiritual wounds and finding deeper meaning in your personal faith journey.
Resources
- You Lied to Me about God: A Memoir
- The EMDR Learning Community, Rotem Brayer
- EMDR Therapy for Religious and Spiritual Trauma, Let's Talk EMDR Podcast, Season 2, Episode 22, EMDRIA, Nov 2023
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this episode, we dive into how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can effectively treat sleep disorders. Many people struggle with sleep due to trauma, anxiety, or unresolved emotional issues. EMDR, a well-known therapy for trauma, has proven to help individuals break free from the cycle of sleeplessness caused by these factors.
Our guest experts, EMDR therapist Dr. Jaan Reitav and psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Celeste Thirwell explain the science behind EMDR therapy and how it can help reprocess distressing memories and emotions that disrupt sleep patterns. We discuss how EMDR calms the nervous system, reduces hyperarousal, and promotes healthier sleep habits.
Whether you’re dealing with insomnia, nightmares, or anxiety-driven sleep disturbances, this episode will provide valuable insights into how EMDR therapy can be a transformative tool for achieving restful, restorative sleep.
Tune in to learn how this innovative therapy can help you sleep better and wake up refreshed.
Resources
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Sleep Foundation
- Putting Trauma to Sleep
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
We delve into the essential role of advanced resourcing techniques within Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for treating addictions and compulsions. Our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist Gerard Ilaria, LCSW, shares insights on how EMDR’s resourcing phase can help create safe, stable, and adaptive emotional resources for clients struggling with addictive behaviors.
We discuss how integrating these advanced resourcing techniques allows therapists to build clients' internal strength and resilience, providing them with coping mechanisms that support long-term recovery. The episode explores the science behind resourcing, practical strategies for EMDR practitioners, and real-world examples of how these approaches have transformed clients' therapeutic journeys.
Whether you are an experienced EMDR therapist or beginning to explore its potential for addiction treatment, this episode will deepen your understanding of the vital role resourcing plays in healing deep-rooted compulsions and behaviors. Tune in for an in-depth conversation that offers both theoretical frameworks and practical tools to enhance your EMDR practice.
Resources
- Addictions Toolkit (login req)
- OnDemand Libraryfor Summit and Conference sessions and continuing education credit
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- EMDR Therapy and Addictions Episode with Julie Miller, Let's Talk EMDR Podcast, September 1, 2022
- EMDR Therapy, Addictions & Mindfulness with Dr. Stephen Dansiger, Let's Talk EMDR Podcast, September 15, 2022
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this episode, we dive into the powerful therapeutic technique, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), focusing on how it can help young adults navigate the complexities of mental health. From trauma to anxiety, depression, and past emotional wounds, EMDR offers a unique approach to healing by unlocking the brain’s ability to process and heal from distressing memories. Our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist Elyse M. Kaplan, explains how it works, its benefits, and why it is especially effective for young adults who may be struggling with unresolved trauma or current life stressors. We also discuss real-life stories of myths that she has counteracted with her clients. Learn about healing and recovery, hope, and practical insights for those considering EMDR as a path toward mental wellness. Whether you are a young adult or someone supporting a loved one, this episode is a valuable resource for understanding the transformative potential of EMDR therapy.
Tune in to learn how EMDR can help you reclaim emotional balance and find a healthier, happier life.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- EMDR therapy may help with trauma and anxiety. What you need to know. The Washington Post, July 14, 2023.
- The Counseling Center Group's EMDR Therapy page
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this powerful episode, we explore the intersection of trauma, migration, and healing through the lens of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. Our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Liliana Baylon, LMFT-S, RPT-S, an expert in trauma-informed care, discusses how EMDR can help migrants process and overcome the deep psychological scars often associated with displacement, displacement, and the search for a new life. From the harrowing experiences of war and violence to the challenges of resettlement and cultural adaptation, EMDR therapy offers a unique approach to help individuals heal from traumatic memories and rebuild their emotional well-being.
We dive into the science behind EMDR, its global impact, and how mental health professionals are adapting the therapy for diverse cultural contexts. Whether you're a mental health professional, a migrant, or someone simply curious about trauma recovery, this episode provides valuable insights into the healing process for those facing the challenges of global migration. Join us as we discuss practical tools, inspiring success stories, and the hope that lies within the therapeutic process.
- How EMDR therapy works and its effectiveness in trauma recovery
- Understanding the specific trauma faced by migrants and refugees
- The role of cultural sensitivity and adaptation in EMDR therapy
- Real-world success stories from migrant communities
- Practical advice for mental health practitioners working with diverse populations
Please tune in to learn more about how EMDR therapy is transforming the lives of migrants around the world and empowering them to move past the trauma of displacement.
Resources
- EMDRIA™ Toolkits (log-in req on most items)
- Children's Toolkit
- Ana Gomez, MC, LPC, website
- Jackie Flynn, EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S website
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA™ Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
We explore the powerful role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in helping veterans heal from trauma, PTSD, and the invisible wounds of war. We sit down with Dr. Timothy Vermillion, a veteran and EMDR Certified therapist for the Veterans Administration (VA), to discuss how EMDR can offer life-changing results for those struggling with the aftereffects of combat and military service.
We’ll also explore veterans' challenges when navigating the VA, from securing mental health care to understanding the complex processes and systems in place to support them. Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or someone who works with veterans, this episode offers valuable insights into how EMDR therapy works, how it can be accessed, and how the VA is evolving to better meet the needs of those who’ve served.
Listen in for:
- What is EMDR therapy, and how does it help veterans process traumatic memories?
- Common struggles veterans face when seeking mental health care
- How to navigate the VA system and access the support you need
- Personal stories of veterans who’ve found healing through EMDR
If you or someone you know is a veteran seeking support, this episode provides practical information, expert advice, and inspiration for the road to healing.
Resources
- U.S. Department for Veterans Affairs
- National Center for PTSD
- EMDR for PTSD, National Center for PTSD video (whiteboard), YouTube, 2018
- The Development and Uses of Blind to Therapists EMDR Protocol, The Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, 2013, 7(2), 95–105.
- Call Sign Wizard Podcast
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
This thought-provoking episode explores the transformative potential of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for incarcerated individuals. Join us as we delve into the unique challenges faced by those in prison, including trauma, mental health struggles, and the stigma of incarceration. 1.8 million people are incarcerated in the U.S., and each year, 650,000 people reenter society and return to their communities. Many have high ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences Scores) and childhood neglect histories, contributing to the likelihood of reoffending.
We speak with Dr. Sandra Paulsen and Ret. Lt. Ken Gardner, a 34-year veteran of the Detroit Police Department who became an EMDR therapist, discusses how this innovative therapy can help inmates process traumatic experiences and foster resilience. Tune in to understand the significance of mental health support for those behind bars and the hopeful possibilities that EMDR therapy can offer in breaking the cycle of trauma and recidivism. Whether you are a mental health advocate, a corrections professional, or simply curious about this approach, this episode will inspire you to reconsider the narrative around rehabilitation and healing in the justice system.
Resources
- The EMDR Therapy butterfly hug method for self-administered bilateral stimulation, Jarero, I., & Artigas, L. (2021), Iberoamerican Journal of Psychotraumatology and Dissociation, 10(1).
- How does bilateral stimulation work in EMDR therapy? [video], Miller, P. (2023). Mirabilis Health Institute
- EMDR Therapy for PTSD, Focal Point Blog, June 14, 2024, discusses the ACEs Study.
- Behind Locked Doors: EMDR Therapists Working with Incarcerated People to Intervene in Generational Trauma and Relieve Suffering [online course for EMDR therapists], The Steve Frankel Group, LLC, EMDRIA Credit Provider.
- Dr. Sandra Paulsen'sbooks mentioned during this episode.
- Dr. Jaak Panksepp, Panksepp, J., and Biven, L. (2012). The Archaeology of Mind: Neuroevolutionary Origins of Human Emotion. New York: W. W. Norton & Company.
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, specifically focusing on its impact and benefits for Black women. Join us as we explore how EMDR can be a powerful tool for healing trauma, navigating racial stress, and fostering resilience.
Our guest, a seasoned EMDR therapist, Brittany Johnson, LMHC, shares invaluable insights into how this therapeutic approach works, its effectiveness in addressing complex trauma, and the unique ways it can be tailored to meet the needs of Black women. We discuss the cultural considerations and barriers that might affect therapy and how EMDR can be integrated with culturally responsive practices to support emotional well-being.
Whether you're curious about EMDR, seeking healing, or simply interested in understanding more about mental health care for Black women, this episode offers a rich and empowering conversation. Tune in to discover how this innovative therapy can be a beacon of hope and healing in the journey toward mental wellness.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Antiracism Resources
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
In this powerful episode, we delve into the transformative world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, tailored explicitly for male veterans. Join us as we explore the unique challenges faced by veterans dealing with trauma and the profound impact EMDR can have on their healing journey. Listen as EMDR therapist Lauren Rich, LCSW, discusses her extensive experience treating male veterans. Discover how EMDR helps to reprocess distressing memories and alleviate trauma symptoms, allowing for a renewed sense of hope and purpose.
Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, or someone interested in mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on healing. Tune in to learn how EMDR therapy can make a difference in the lives of those who have served.
Resources
- EMDR Therapy and the Military Toolkit (member login req), EMDRIA
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy video, EMDRIA
- EMDR Therapy Brochures for Clients (member login req), EMDRIA
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Families come in many shapes and sizes. No matter how big or small, families matter for many reasons. This episode is dedicated to exploring the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for families. Join us as we delve into how EMDR can help families heal from trauma, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Amy Wagner, LMFT, LMHC, discusses how EMDR therapy can heal.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply interested in family dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to support your family's emotional healing and resilience journey. Tune in to discover how EMDR can help you and your loved ones build stronger, more connected relationships.
Resources
- How EMDR Therapy Helps Families and Individuals with Disabilities, Family Therapy Magazine, March/April 2024, Volume 23, No. 2
- EMDR Group Therapy, Editors Reg Morrow Robinson and Safa Kemal Kaptan, Springer Publishing, November 2023
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
An immigrant is someone who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. The United States of America is well known for its rich history of immigrants. That said, not every immigrant's story is the same, no matter the home country they leave or the new country they call home. However, often, their pathways in immigrating from one country to another can be filled with trauma. Can EMDR therapy help? Yes, says Roberto Lara, LCSW.
We delve into the transformative world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and its profound impact on immigrants facing trauma. Join us as we explore how this innovative therapeutic approach helps individuals navigate the complex emotional and psychological challenges often accompanying the immigrant experience.
Learn invaluable insights into how this method can assist immigrants in processing trauma related to displacement, cultural adjustment, and past experiences. We discuss:
- The fundamentals of EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in trauma recovery.
- Unique challenges faced by immigrants, including acculturation stress and past traumas.
- Real-life success stories and case studies illustrating the benefits of EMDR.
- Practical advice for therapists working with immigrant clients.
- Resources and support systems available for immigrants seeking EMDR therapy.
Whether you’re a mental health professional, an immigrant, or simply curious about innovative therapeutic approaches, this episode offers a deep dive into how EMDR can facilitate healing and resilience. Tune in for a compelling conversation that bridges cultural divides and fosters an understanding of mental health.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
We delve into the transformative world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and its profound impact on culturally-based trauma and adversity. Join our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant, and Trainer Mark Nickerson, LICSW, as we explore how EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach, can address and heal the deep-seated wounds inflicted by cultural and historical trauma. We will discuss how culturally rooted trauma affects mental health and well-being and how EMDR therapy offers a path to recovery by integrating and respecting cultural contexts.
Expect insightful conversations on:
- The principles of EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in treating trauma.
- The unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Success stories and case studies showcasing the impact of EMDR on culturally based trauma.
- Practical tips for therapists working with clients from various cultural contexts.
- The latest research and developments in the field of trauma therapy.
Resources
- Nickerson, M. (Ed) (2023). Cultural competence and healing culturally based trauma with EMDR therapy: Insights, strategies and protocols. (2017). New York: Springer Books.
- EMDRAdvancedtrainings.com
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Assessment tool:Widening the Lens on ACEs: The Role of Community in Trauma, Resilience, and Thriving,Health and Wellness Policy Research Group.
- Understanding How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Can Affect Children, Kaiser Permanente
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Join us on a transformative journey as we delve into two innovative therapeutic approaches: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.
We uncover the profound impact of EMDR therapy, a method acclaimed for its effectiveness in treating trauma and pain by integrating bilateral stimulation to facilitate emotional processing. We hear from experts who share insights into how EMDR can unlock healing and resilience in individuals.
Additionally, we explore Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, a cutting-edge treatment that combines the use of Ketamine with therapeutic support to address pain and trauma. Our episode with psychiatrist, researcher, and therapist Dr. Yevgeniy Gelfand, MD, and two EMDR therapists, Wendy Byrd, LPC-S, LMFT-S, and Robin Landers, illuminates the science behind Ketamine's role in rewiring neural pathways and its potential to offer rapid relief where traditional therapies fall short.
Discover how EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy are reshaping the landscape of mental health treatment, one breakthrough at a time.
Resources
- Connected Heart Therapy
- Zen Therapeutic Solutions
- Integral Psychedelic Therapy by Jason A. Butler, Genesee Herzberg and Richard Louis Miller
- How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence by Michael Pollan
- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
- Kriya Institute
- Ketamine Research Foundation
- A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy by Dr. Dan Engle and Alex Young
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Kriss Jarecki, LCSWR, is no stranger to navigating the world with a disability. She is legally blind. However, she also runs a successful therapy practice that includes EMDR. According to the World Health Organization**, 16 percent of the global population experience significant disability. How can EMDR therapists treat clients with disabilities? How does virtual therapy impact persons with disabilities? Does the EMDR therapist have to be disabled to help? Find out more in this episode.
Resources**
- Bilateral Stimulation.IO
- Free online EMDR Tool- dot
- Active EMDR DAS Online
- Barol, B. I., & Seubert, A. (2010). Stepping Stones: EMDR Treatment of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Challenging Behavior. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 4(4), 156–169.
August 2014 - Grant, M.D. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment of chronic pain. OA Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2014 Aug 17;2(2):17.
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Polyvagal theory and EMDR are two well-respected theoretical and practical models with immense implications for therapeutic practice. What is polyvagal theory, and how does it work with EMDR therapy? What should EMDR therapists know about integrating this into their work? How can polyvagal-informed EMDR therapy help to heal trauma? Learn more from Rebecca Kase, LCSW.
- Kase & Co Resources & Downloads (free)
- Polyvagal-Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to the Lean In Project 2021 report, "Women in the Workplace: Black Women," more than 60 percent of Black women have been personally affected by racial trauma in the last year. In a 2024 report from Lean In, "The State of Latinas in Corporate America,"only one percent of C-suite executives are Latina. How can EMDR therapy help women of color deal with their trauma? Find out with Marisol Erlacher, LPC.
- Black Women Are Safer Working from Home with Simone Ross, TEDx Cherry Creek Women
- Resilience and Resistance Podcastwith Marisol Solarte-Erlacher
- The Highland Project on Instagram
- Go With That MagazineTM, EMDR & Racial Trauma, Fall 2020, Volume 25, Issue 3 (log in req)
- Focal Point Blog, How Can EMDR Therapists Increase Safety for BIPOC Clients?, July 11, 2022
- EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
The American Psychological Association defines stress resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress." Stress and trauma are often part of life. How can we learn to be more resilient when facing stress and trauma? Can EMDR therapy help? Find out what Rachael Miller, LCPC, NCC, says about EMDR and stress resilience.
Resources
- Focal Point Blog: Stress and Understanding Resilience Through EMDR
- Go With That MagazineTM: Understanding Resiliency Through EMDR Therapy(login req), Volume 26, Issue 1, Winter 2021
- "How EMDR Works," English version, EMDR Netherlands, YouTube
- "How EMDR Works", Dutch version, EMDR Netherlands, YouTube
- EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- EMDRIA Foundation
- Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What happens when you see a therapist for an issue you are having, only to discover that there is another underlying issue fueling the first? Patty Cabot met EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Leah Leatherbee, LCSW-R, to help with her eating disorder, which was driven by years of sexual abuse. How can EMDR therapy help?
- Focal Point Blog: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders by Marnie Davis
- Go With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders (login req), Volume 28, Issue 4, Fall 2023
- Go With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy, Sexual Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence (login req), Volume 28, Issue 2, Spring 2023
- EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
How does EMDR therapy help children and teens make sense of the internal fragmentation of dissociation? An active and flexible approach to EMDR makes therapists bolder in leading young people to trauma work, even in cases with significant and complex early trauma. Children and teens have unique developmental challenges. How does an EMDR therapist structure the participation and support of attachment figures? EMDR certified therapist, consultant trainer, and play therapist Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW, RPT-S, shares what she knows.
- Playful EMDR
- Focal Point Blog: Creative BLS with Children and Adolescents
- Go With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy with Children & Adolescents (member login req)
- Go With That Magazine TM: EMDR Therapy and Challenging Teenagers (member login req)
- EMDR Therapy Toolkit for Children (English & Spanish) (member login req)
- EMDRIA Client Brochures for children (member login req)
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Did you know that one person dies from an eating disorder every hour? Did you also know that EMDR therapy can help? EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Marnie Davis, MA. LMHCdiscusses her experience with clients who have eating disorders and how EMDR therapy heals.
- Jim Knipe's Loving Eyes Protocol
- What is AIP (Adaptive Information Processing)?
- Internal Family Systems
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders
- The Positive Treatment Goal by A.J. Popky
- Focal Point Blog: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders by Marnie Davis
- Go With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders (login req)
- The Association for Size Diversity and Health
- "Trauma-Informed Approaches to Eating Disorders" (book) by Editors Andrew Seubert, NCC, LMHC, and Pam Virdi, MEd, RMN, CPN
- EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Cancer. HIV/Aids. Long Covid. Back, joint, and muscular-skeletal pain. Pulmonary diseases. What do these all have in common? They are considered a serious illness. People who deal with them are usually in it for the long run. Serious illness is a health condition that carries a high risk of mortality AND either negatively impacts a person's daily function or quality of life, OR excessively strains their caregivers, according to the U.S. National Institutes for Health. Can EMDR therapy help deal with the trauma of the diagnosis? Yes, says EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer, and Consultant Rick Levinson, LCSW. Find out more in this episode.
Resources
- "What is EMDR Therapy? Past, Present & Future," Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, Vol 15, Issue 4, 2021
- 8 Phases of EMDR Resources (member login req)
- EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to the U.S. National Institute for Mental Health, an estimated 4.7 percent of the population experience a panic disorder at some time in their lives. They define a panic disorder as "an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress. These episodes occur “out of the blue,” not in conjunction with a known fear or stressor." EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant Carol Miles, MSW, LCSW, talks about how EMDR therapy can help with a panic disorder.
Resources
- EMDR Therapy for Panic Attack Disorders with or without Agoraphobia,
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: EMDR Scripted Protocols and Summary Sheets. Treating Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive, and Mood-Related Conditions (pp.51-70),Chapter: EMDR Therapy protocol for Panic Disorders with or without Agoraphobia. Ferdinand Horst, Ad de Jongh, 2015
- EMDR Treatment of Simple, Complex, and Associative Panic, EMDRIA Conference, 2020, OnDemand Course
- EMDR in the Treatment of Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia: A Case Description, Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Hvovi Bhagwager, 2016
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
A study in 2022 from the National Council of Youth Sports reported that 60 million youths between the ages of six and 18 are playing organized sports. Yet, seven out of those 10 youths dropped out by age 13. Can past traumas impact an athlete's performance? Yes, says EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Jennie Abito Carlestav, LMFT. Learn more about how EMDR therapy can help to heal those traumas and improve performance in sports, the workplace and performing and the creative arts.
Resources
- Jennie Carlestav, LMFT direct website
- This Is Your Brain on Sports by L. Jon Wertheim & Sam Sommers
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
- TICES (Target = image + cognition + emotions + sensations)
- Support for Sport- Mental Performance Warm-up Script
- The Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script from the National Center for PTSD (VA)
- I Love to Watch You Play
- Heartmath.com
- National Council of Youth Sports
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA EMDR and Diversity, Community and Culture Special Interest Group (SIG)
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to theU.S. Census 2019, there were an estimated 22.9 million Asian Americans, 1.6 million Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), together accounting for 7.2 percent of the nation's population. The percentage of Asian alone-or-in-combination military veterans in 2021 was 2.4 percent. While the population numbers might seem small, the AANPHI community has also been touched by trauma. Enter EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant-in-Training Sherry Yam, LCSW, to discuss how EMDR therapy can help to heal members of this community and their collective trauma.
Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA EMDR and Diversity, Community and Culture Special Interest Group (SIG)
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to theAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2021, 48,183 Americans died by suicide and 1.70 million attempts. The numbers tracked by the World Health Organization are more staggering: more than 700,000 people die each year by suicide. How can EMDR therapy help those considering or who have attempted and the family/friends they leave behind? EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Marlene Kenney talks to us about how EMDR therapists can help.
Resources:
- 4 Elements Script for Establishing Present Safety Resources
- 988 is the suicide and crisis hotline in the United States, or text TALK to 741741
- Ukraine Suicide Hotline
- The Trevor Project
- Out of the Darkness Walks with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- EMDR Early Intervention
- David Grand YouTube Channel with bilateral or binaural sounds
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CA
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What is moral injury, and who can it impact? Moral injury, as defined by this episode's guest is: It is an existential and or spiritual crisis. that can be the consequence of having been trained to override the intrinsic and instinctive aversion to the taking of human life, that it is about killing, which is an act that can't be undone. And that humans are not prepared for the aftermath of that. It can also be the consequence of having engaged in combat operations, however necessary at the time, that creates a conflict between one's moral code and one's actions. There is that dissonance between what I was raised to believe, what I was taught to believe, what I do believe, and what I just had to do." Moral injury impacts military personnel, veterans, war correspondents, first responders, and medical personnel. Eva Usadi, MA, BCD, CGP, an EMDR-certified therapist and consultant, discusses how EMDR therapy can heal moral injury. Learn more about how EMDR therapy can heal moral injury.
Resources:
- Trauma and Resiliency Resources, Inc.
- EMDR & PTSD YouTube Video, CBS News
- Healing the Heart and Soul of our Nation's Warriors: EMDR for Moral Injury, presented by Eva Usadi, EMDRIA Annual Conference, 2022
- Moral Injury Event Scale, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online Community for Military or First Responders and Protective Services Personnel (must be a member to log in)
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What does it mean to create an anti-oppressive EMDR therapy practice? It means that EMDR therapists take account of the impact of power, inequity, and oppression on people and actively combat it. How can EMDR therapists offer anti-oppressive EMDR therapy for the LGBTQA+ community? EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and trainer Roshni Chabra, LMFT tells us how.
Resources:
- The Trevor Project
- Pray Away Netflix Documentary (Trigger Warning)
- Let's Talk EMDR podcast EMDR for Vicarious Trauma Episode
- Let's Talk EMDR podcastEMDR Therapy and Sexual Trauma Episode(Trigger Warning)
- Dr. Stephen Dansiger EMDR Therapy: Phases 1- 7 YouTube video
- Roshni Chabra Core of Earth Grounding and Container Meditation YouTube video
- Dr. Jamie Marich, EMDR Therapy Demonstration: Phases 1-8 YouTube video
- EMDRIA Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) Policy
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online Community for Diversity, Community and Culture
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.or
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
The global COVID-19 pandemic forced us to find new ways to do things. Providing therapy was no different. Because of this, EMDRIA created Online EMDR Therapy Resources for its members. As the world emerged from lockdown, many EMDR therapists continued to see clients virtually. Are there potential tools that can help facilitate therapy sessions? Yes, says Tjeu Theunissen, a Dutch Ph.D. candidate, clinical psychologist, and EMDR therapist. He founded two E-health start-ups that focused on using innovative technology to make EMDR more efficient and effective. He is head of Research and Development at Dutch startupMoovd and provides online EMDR therapy from his practice in India. In his Ph.D., he researched the effectiveness of the developed EMDR applications and their working mechanisms. In this episode, Theunissen will discuss (new) technical innovations in EMDR and their efficacy and effectiveness in clinical practice. He will talk about other scientific research toward digital EMDR tools. Additional topics that will be discussed are practical and ethical considerations of using digital tools in EMDR and other trauma therapies.
Resources:
- EMDR Netherlands
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online Community for Neurodiversity
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
The Cleveland Clinic defines neurodivergent as people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. How can EMDR therapists work with this population, and what do they need to know to serve their clients? EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Laurel Thornton discusses EMDR therapy, neurodiversity, and the neurodivergent.
- The Network Balance Model of Trauma and Resolution - Level 1: Large-Scale Neural Networks, Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, D. Eric Chamberlin, Volume 13, Issue 2, May 2019
- Neurodiversity Network
- Judy Singer, Sociologist
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online Community for Neurodiversity
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What is vicarious trauma, and how can EMDR therapy help? How does our constant connection to images on the news or social media impact us? How do EMDR therapists find outlets for the trauma that they see and hear in their clients? Find out more from EMDR UK Accredited EMDR Therapist Lee Anna Simmons in this episode.
Resources
- Headington Institute
- "Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout: Tools for EMDR therapists," EMDR Therapy Quarterly, Autumn 2023, EMDR U.K.
- "Vicarious Trauma and Self Care," October 2023, Lee Anna Simmons, YouTube
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Anxiety is intense, excessive, persistent worry and fears about everyday situations. Four percent of the world's population experiences anxiety disorders. That may not sound like a large number, but it equals more than 301 million people worldwide. Can EMDR therapy help? EMDR-certified therapist Nancy Andino, LCSW, CASAC, says yes. Find out how EMDR therapy can heal anxiety.
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Religious and spiritual trauma is often an overlooked experience that enormously impacts generations. As more and more humans decide to leave organized religions or join cults, we are understanding the effects of those experiences as traumatic and adverse. Listen to Cassidy DuHadway, LCSW, discuss adverse religious experiences and how they lead to foundational belief systems that present as complex trauma. Concepts of religious messaging, shame, enmeshment, attachment, and negative spiritual experiences will be explored. Find out how EMDR therapy can help heal those impacted.
Resources
- Spiritual Abuse Screener - Dan Koch
- Religious Trauma Inventory - Anna Clark-Miller
- Spiritual Abuse Questionnaire
- Religious Trauma Quiz
- Adverse Religious Experiences Questionaire by Rebekah Drumsta
- Religious Trauma Institute
Cassidy DuHadway's handouts about religious trauma, including a book list and all the links above, are here.
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDR has evolved from a simple desensitization technique to a broad-based psychotherapy approach, revolutionizing how EMDR therapists understand change and their treatment approach. From early intervention protocols that address recent traumatic events for individuals and groups to ongoing psychotherapy, EMDR is not cookie-cutter. Its robust methodology has stood the test of time and research in the last three decades. Find out more with EMDR-certified therapist, trainer, and consultant Deany Laliotis, LCSW-C, about how EMDR therapists offer healing and transformation to address the cumulative impact of trauma on the human spirit.
- TOUCH Handout
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to the World Health Organization, 5 percent of the world's population suffers from depression. Out of 7.88 billion people on the planet, that's approximately 350,000,000 human beings suffering. Learn what EMDR therapist, trainer, and researcher Dr. Sarah Dominguez says about how EMDR therapy can help people with depression.
- "Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal" by Michael Baldwin andDr. Deborah Korn
- David Archer's Let's Talk EMDRpodcast episode is Season 1 (2022), Episode 10: Antiracist EMDR Therapy.
- Go With That Magazine, EMDR Therapy and Depression, Winter 2022, Volume 27, Issue 1 (login req)
- EMDR Australia (EMDRAA)
- Understanding EMDR Podcast with Australian practionerTracy Lynch
- EMDR Fidelity Rating Scale
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blogposts about depression
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Toolkit on Depression (login req)
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to the dictionary, grief is "the anguish experienced after a difficult loss, usually the death of a beloved person." So, all of us share this at some point in our lives. How does grief impact our ability to function? What is complicated grief? Can you overcome your grief? EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and trainer Tamra L. Hughes discusses how EMDR therapy can help heal grieving.
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Johns Hopkins Universitydefines chronic pain as "long-standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis." According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, an "estimated 50 million adults experience chronic pain."
Can EMDR therapy help with chronic pain? We talked to EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Gary Brothers, LCSW, to learn more.
- Gary Brothers' BLS Drum Therapy tracks
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to an August 3, 2023,Wall Street Journal article, "Researchers estimate that one in five new mothers in the U.S. suffers from mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and up to a year after giving birth—about 800,000 mothers every year. Yet studies show that a large majority of women who suffer from maternal mental-health disorders aren’t able to get help." World Health Organization (WHO) statistics echo the same: "Almost 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or in the year after the birth. Among women with perinatal mental health conditions, 20% will experience suicidal thoughts or undertake acts of self-harm."
How can EMDR therapy help? Can someone pregnant receive EMDR therapy? What does the research say? How effective is it during pregnancy? Find out with EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and trainer Dr. Mara Tesler Stein.
- Touchstone Institute
- "How safe is the treatment of pregnant women with fear
of childbirth using eye movement desensitization and
reprocessing therapy?"2023, Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica published by the Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology (NFOG) - Maternal Mental Health Month resources
- Stanford University Center for Neuroscience in Women's Health Pregnancy and Mental Healthpage
- March of Dimes: Take Care of Your Mental Health During Pregnancy
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
The COVID-19 Pandemic forced EMDR therapists to find new ways to connect with their clients. How can an EMDR therapist provide EMDR therapy virtually? Is it as effective? How can you secure the client's health information because of HIPPA? Sharon Rollins, EMDR-certified therapist, trainer, and consultant, details how she implemented virtual therapy with her clients and why it works well for many.
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA Client Brochures
- Comprehensive Demo on Offering BLS through HIPPA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms (Jennifer Marchand)
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What is an EMDR therapy intensive? Find out what EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Robert A. Grigore, MCC, RCC, has to say about them. Learn how EMDR intensives can help to heal trauma, how to find an EMDR therapist who knows how to do intensives, what to ask your potential EMDR therapist about certifications, their area of expertise, and what you need to know as a potential client.
Resources
- Intensive EMDR to Treat Patients With Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series, Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Vol 11, Issue 2, Jan 2017 - A five-day Inpatient EMDR Treatment Programme for PTSD: Pilot study, European Journal of Psychotraumatology, Vol 9, 2018
- PTSD Coach App
- Sign up for Robert Grigore's free e-book, "You Need Therapy."
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
First responders spend their careers working in and around their communities to protect the safety and welfare of citizens. They experience daily personal and professional exposure to traumatic incidents. Enter EMDR therapy and EMDR-certified therapists like Kate Pieper, MFT. She has spent most of her 30-year counseling career working with firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and police officers. Learn more about how EMDR therapy helps this population, what kind of education, experience, and cultural relevancy a therapist must have before treatment, and how EMDR helps first responders with their post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI).
- Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement Officers: A Guide for Officers and Their Families by Kevin M. Gilmartin, Ph.D.
- EMDR Therapy with First Responders, Go With That Magazine, December 2018
- EMDR for First Responders and Protective Services Personnel EMDRIA Online Community Special Interest Group
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
According to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, complex trauma is "both children’s exposure to multiple traumatic events—often of an invasive, interpersonal nature—and the wide-ranging, long-term effects of this exposure. These events are severe and pervasive, such as abuse or profound neglect. They usually occur early in life and can disrupt many aspects of the child’s development and the formation of a sense of self. Since these events often occur with a caregiver, they interfere with the child’s ability to form a secure attachment. Many aspects of a child’s healthy physical and mental development rely on this primary source of safety and stability." Professor Paul W. Miller, M.D., BCh, BAO, DMH, MRCPsych, FRSA, psychiatrist, EMDR-certified therapist, trainer, consultant, speaker, and author discusses how complex trauma can impact someone, whether PTSD is always a given with those clients, and how EMDR can improve their lives - even patients with Schizophrenia. Learn more about how EMDR therapy helps clients, the research behind it, and why this treatment is more than "pixie dust."
- Mirabilis Health Institute
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Sex therapy and sexual dysfunction are never comfortable topics, even in the therapy room. EMDR-certified therapistDr. Cyrstal Hollenbeck, EdD, LMHC, CST, CSAT, CCTP, will introduce our listeners to how EMDR therapy can help. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, APSATS Certified Clinical Partner Trauma Specialist, and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Hollenbeck talks about how EMDR therapy can treat the issues impacting a sexual relationship.
- International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
- The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATP)
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
People outside the therapy community often wonder if EMDR can be used with children. Yes, it can. Meet Ann Beckley Forest, LCSW, RPT-S, who had made it her life's work to help the most vulnerable of our human race: children. Learn more about how therapists can use EMDR therapy with children.
Resources
- EMDR Therapy and Children Toolkit
- Focal Point Blog
- AnnBeckleyForest.com
- PlayfulEMDR.com
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Dissociation is a disconnection between a person’s thoughts, sensory experience, memory, and/or sense of identity. On a mild level, dissociation is a common experience many people recognize as wanting to detach from something emotionally stressful. On a more extreme level, it can cause difficulty functioning in everyday life and create a loss of connection to a person’s sense of self. Dissociation can occur as a result of experiencing trauma. In this episode, we chat with EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer, and Consultant D. Michael Coy, MA, LICSW, about EMDR therapy, complex trauma, and dissociation.
References from this episode.
- Dworkin, M. (2005). EMDR and the relational imperative: The therapeutic relationship in EMDR treatment. Routledge.
- Laliotis, D., Luber, M., Oren, U., Shapiro, E., Ichii, M., Hase, M., La Rosa, L., Alter-Reid, K., & Tortes St. Jammes. L. (2021). What Is EMDR Therapy Past, present, and future directions? Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 15(4), 187-201.
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- Consensus Guidelines for the Treatment of PTSD, Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders PTSD and Complex PTSD (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies)
- Dissociative Disorders (Adults; International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation)
- Dissociative Disorders (Children and Adolescents; International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation)
- Fine, C. G. (1999). The tactical-integration model for the treatment of dissociative identity disorder and allied dissociative disorders. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 53(3), 361-376.
- Kinsler, P. (2018, June 8). Relational aspects of therapy. In ISSTD Webinar Series VIII.
- Lazrove, S., & Fine, C. G., (1996). The use of EMDR in patients with dissociative identity disorder. Dissociation, 9(4), 289-299.
- Paulsen, S. L. (1995). EMDR: Its cautious use in dissociative disorders. Dissociation. 8(1), 32-44.
- Young. W. C. (1994). EMDR treatment of phobic symptoms in multiple personality disorder. Dissociation, 7 (2), 129-133.
- The Journal Dissocia
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDR Early Intervention (EEI) is crucial to people worldwide who experience trauma. In this episode, learn more about EEI, its implementation, and its successes. We talked with EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant, and Trainer Reg Morrow Robinson, Ed.S., LMFT, LMHC, about her experiences with EMDR Early Intervention.
Due to description resource space constraints, we cannot list all the resources mentioned. However, our website has a downloadable PDF where the podcast is housed. This is episode 10.
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What is a personality disorder? According to the American Psychiatric Association, 10 personality disorders are defined as one's thinking, feeling, and behaving deviating from the culture's expectations, causing distress or problems functioning, and lasting over time. The pattern of experience and behavior usually begins by late adolescence or early adulthood and causes distress or problems in functioning. Without treatment, personality disorders can be long-lasting. We interview EMDR certified therapist, consultant, and trainer Jamie Sedgwick about how EMDR therapy can help with personality disorders and attachment trauma.
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And, every nine minutes, that victim is a child. In this episode, we talk with EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and virtual trainerKristina Anderson about her work with victims of sexual assault and abuse. Find out how EMDR therapy can help heal.
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
- 1in6.org
- Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP)
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRConsulting.com
- TherapistAid.com
- Denim Day
- The Social Dilemma Documentary
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "expressive arts"? Sculpture? Dance? Poetry? Painting or coloring? Drumming? Storyboards? These and more are considered expressive arts in the EMDR therapist community. Listen to Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, talk about how he implements expressive arts into his EMDR therapy practice. Find out how clients respond to integrating this approach.
- Our award-winning Go With That magazine's Spring 2022 issue on EMDR Therapy, Integrative Therapies, and Expressive Arts
- Marshall Lyles.com
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Being part of a couple is never easy. Being part of a couple where one or both partners brings past trauma into the relationship makes it more difficult. Can couples go to EMDR therapy together? If so, what does that look like? Enter Dr. Jason Linder, LMFT, a couples therapist offering EMDR therapy. Find out what he says about how EMDR therapy can improve your relationship.
Resources
- Emotionally-focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: An Integrated Treatment to Heal the Trauma of Infidelity
- Integrating EMDR and EFT to Treat Trauma in Couple Therapy - A Literature Review
- Thematic Analysis of Therapists' Experiences Integrating EMDR and EFT in Couples Therapy
- Thematic Analysis of Therapists' Experiences Integrating EMDR and EFT in Couple Therapy: Conditions and Risks of Integration
- Dr. Jamie Marich's YouTube Channel
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, this podcast episode introduces us to Ava M. Hart, LCSW, IMH-E, EMDR therapist. She discusses how EMDR therapy can help women when pregnant, have suffered a pregnancy loss, and during perinatal mood/anxiety disorders.
Resources:
- The Calm Before the Storm: When Bad Things Happen by Ava Hart
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
- EMDR Consulting
- Postpartum Support International
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Celebrating Black History Month, this month's episodes will feature Black EMDR therapists. Attachment disorders can develop in young children when their caregivers have problems with emotional attachment with others, according to the American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. To find out how EMDR therapy can help, we talk with EMDR therapist and consultant-in-training Marcken Volmy, LMHC, LPC, NCC. He discusses attachment disorders in men and how they can break the macho line of thought about therapy.
Resources
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 14,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- Notice That Podcast
- EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR Therapists
- EMDR Consulting for free resources
- Black EMDR Clinicians Group on Facebook
- South Florida EMDR Therapists on Facebook
- 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Foster care and adoption: two self-sacrificing acts from adults to help children in need. However, this new dynamic is more complicated and traumatic than most imagine. Enter EMDR therapists like Rachel Harrison, LCPC, NCC, and her team. How can EMDR therapists help? Do the foster parents or adoptive parents need EMDR therapy too? Is it true that adopted infants don't know anything but their new family? Learn more about how EMDR therapy can help adoptees, foster children, parents, and guardians.
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 13,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
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How can EMDR therapists teach presence and centeredness to clients? Sarah Jenkins, MC, LPC, CPsychol, suggests using a four-legged friend. Equine therapy is not a new concept. It's been used for decades to help people with physical disabilities. So, how can these beautiful creatures help EMDR therapy clients? Can equine-assisted therapy with EMDR help clients with complex PTSD? What about EMDR therapists who don't have access to horses but want to integrate equine-assisted therapy into their practice? Learn more about this approach to EMDR therapy.
Sarah's Go With That article, "Eight Phases. Three Prongs. Four Legs." appeared in the Fall 2022 issue. Please visit our podcast website link for more resources that Sarah suggested during the podcast. The PDF is available as an open resource.
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
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This episode is a little different than normal because it includes talking with an EMDR therapist and an EMDR therapy client. Meet the authors of "Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, The Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal," Dr. Deborah KornandMichael Baldwin. Listen to Michael's first-hand account of how, after decades of other therapies, he finally found a healing solution to his childhood trauma. Hear Dr. Korn talk about why EMDR therapy works for Big T and little T traumas.
Please note: Dr. Korn was and is not Mr. Baldwin's EMDR therapist. They are co-authors.
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually conjures images of soldiers in combat, vehicle accidents, or sports-related concussions. Did you know that TBI also includes other conditions such as stroke, asphyxiation, or other injuries that cut off oxygen to the brain? Domestic violence victims can also suffer from TBI. How can someone with TBI use EMDR therapy to treat their trauma? Find out what Dr. Michelle Morrissey says about working with EMDR therapy and TBI clients/patients.
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- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 13,000 EMDR therapists.
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Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.
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November is National Veteran and Military Families Month. What does it take to work as an EMDR therapist with a nation's warriors? How do you successfully provide EMDR therapy for veterans and service members? Listen to Dr. Jamie Zabukovec discuss her decades-long work experience with this population. Find out how her experience can help you and your clients.
Resources
- EMDRIA EMDR and the Military Toolkit (login req)
- EMDRIA Go With That magazine: EMDR Therapy and the Military: Combating Trauma (login req)
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 13,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- For a more detailed reference list from Dr. Zabukovec, please visit the Let's Talk EMDR Podcast page, find this episode, and click "Detailed Reference List."
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Dissociation is a disconnection between a person’s thoughts, sensory experience, memory, and/or sense of identity. Do we all dissociate at some point in time? What about when our dissociation level becomes extreme and impacts our ability to function or could create a distance from our sense of self? Enter EMDR therapists like Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, REAT, RYT-500, RMT, Founder, Mindful Ohio & The Institute for Creative Mindfulness, and EMDRIA Certified Therapist/Approved Consultant/Trainer. Find out what Jamie says about dissociation and dissociative disorders and how EMDR therapy can help.
- EMDRIA members who want to learn more and earn CEs can access the following OnDemand sessions where Dr. Marich has discussed this topic (purchase required).
- Demystifying and Humanizing Dissociation in EMDR Therapy Practice
- OnDemand Sessions by other EMDR therapists:
- Utilization of EMDR Therapy for Grief and Mourning
- Ego-State Therapy Interventions to Prepare Dissociative Clients for EMDR
- Using EMDR with Fragmented Clients: A Protocol for Overcoming Self-Alienation
- Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation
- References we mentioned in this episode.
- Dissociation Made Simple: A Stigma-Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Lifereleases on January 10, 2023. Pre-orders are available.
- Go With That magazine, Fall 2021,EMDR Therapy and Dissociation (member login required). Our Focal Point blog discusses this issue of the magazine here.
- Free Resourcesfrom Dr. Jamie Marich
- Dr. Jamie Marich's YouTube Channel
- Rotem Breyer:The EMDR Learning Community
- Facebook: EMDR Therapist Resources
- ICM's Dissociation and Addiction Resources
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 13,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
What does it mean to provide antiracist psychotherapy? How can EMDR therapists help clients who have experienced trauma because of their race or social identity? We sit down with David Archer, MSW, MFT, who is devoting his EMDR therapy practice to helping his clients and the broader EMDR therapy profession understand what it truly means to be an antiracist EMDR therapist.
- EMDRIA members who want to learn more and earn CEs can access the following OnDemand sessions where Mr. Archer has discussed this topic (purchase required).
- The Elephant in the Room: Systemic Racism and Psychotherapy
- Racial Trauma, Neurons, and EMDR: The Path Towards an Antiracist Psychotherapy
- References we mentioned in this episode.
- Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School by Monique W. Morris
- Anti-Racist Psychotherapy: Confronting Systemic Racism and Healing Racial Trauma by David Archer explains the general philosophy behind anti-racist practice and the mental health consequences of racial trauma
- Black Meditation: Ten Practices for Self-Care, Mindfulness, and Self-Determination by David Archer describes 10 practices designed to improve racial awareness and positive self-identity with Black clients.
- Racial Trauma Recovery: Healing Our Past Using Rhythm and Processing by David Archer explores the Rhythm and Processing strategies for use in clinical contexts.
- Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 13,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders can take an emotional toll on those who cope with and manage the symptoms daily. Although scientists cannot determine a cause for OCD, they have found that trauma and OCD commonly occur together. Many psychiatrists are beginning to find most OCD treatments remain unsuccessful if a patient’s past trauma has not been addressed. EMDR therapist Dr. Kendhal Hart discusses how she uses EMDR therapy with clients who have OCD.
Resources mentioned
- Did I Lock the Door? Treating OCD with EMDR Therapy, Exposure, and Response Prevention and Ego State Therapy by Sandra Paulson, Ph.D.
- An OCD podcast episode of an interview with therapist Robert Fox, who has OCD and is an EMDR and IFS-trained clinician. He talks about his journey.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 13,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
- Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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Can EMDR therapy successfully treat addictions? How does mindfulness impact someone's ability to recover from their addiction? Should a client be sober before beginning EMDR? Get your questions answered by Dr. Stephen Dansiger, EMDR therapist and consultant, MET(T)A Protocol creator and pioneer in the Buddhist recovery field. And, what did Dr. Bessel van der kolk, author of "The Body Keeps the Score," say about how EMDR therapy heals trauma?
SAMHSA National Recovery Month
National Institute for Creative Mindfulness (Dr. Jamie Marich)
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- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources(includes Covid-19 resources)
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
- Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and National Recovery Month. During this episode, we will chat with EMDRIA member Julie Miller, LPC, LISAC, about her work with EMDR therapy and people with addictions. How can someone with an addiction recover? Can trauma-informed therapy be done while the individual stays sober, or is there a window in which an EMDR therapist must wait? What myths surround EMDR and addictions? Find out more.
References mentioned:
- "Everything you think you know about addictions is wrong" by Johann Hari video
- About EMDR Therapy EMDRIA video
- Becoming an EMDR Therapist EMDRIA video
- Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Volume 4, Number 2, 2010, "EMDR Treatment of Comorbid PTSD and Alcohol Dependence: A Case Example"
- Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Volume 2, Number 3, 2008,"EMDR Reprocessing of the Addiction Memory: Pretreatment, Posttreatment, and 1-Month Follow-Up."
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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Staying centered is difficult. Staying centered in an uncentered world seems almost impossible, especially for EMDR therapists. Enter EMDR therapist, trainer, and consultant Rebecca Kase, LCSW. Listen as Rebecca talks about her journey to becoming an EMDR therapist, her successes with EMDR therapy that she has witnessed, and learn her five tips for how EMDR therapists (or anyone else) can embrace self-care.
References mentioned.
- Fried, The Burnout Podcast
- The 8 Limbs of Yoga
- Insights on the Edge Podcast
- BilateralStimulation.io
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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Do you have questions about the EMDR International Association? Curious about how the organization weathered the pandemic, implemented virtual training standards, and what it sees as the future of EMDR? Do you want to know more about the benefits of EMDRIA membership for EMDR therapists? In this guest podcast,EMDRIA member Kambria Evans, MEd, MA, LMFT, host of the Zero Disturbance Podcast, interviews former EMDRIA Board President Carol Miles, MSW, LCSW. Kambria and Carol talked about the happenings at EMDRIA as she led the organization through the pandemic. If you want to understand more about EMDRIA and the direction the organization is moving, stay tuned for “EMDRIA’s Innovation Journey.”
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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Yes, EMDR therapy works for indigenous people. If you heard that myth, this episode will bust it and others. Can EMDR therapy make a difference so that you can process your past trauma and racism? Many Native American/FNMI people experience ongoing complex, complicated traumatic experiences similar to PTSD due to the Residential School/Boarding School era, intergenerational trauma, racial inequality, and ongoing oppressive systems within Turtle Island, known as North America. Listen to EMDR Therapist Shelley Spear Chief discuss her EMDR therapy experience and approach to helping people heal.
Resources mentioned:
- The "Loving Eyes" procedure can be found in the book published by Springer Publishing Company: "EMDR Toolbook, 2nd Edition, Theory and Treatment of Complex PTSD and Dissociation," by Jim Knipe, Ph.D. EMDRIA members receive a 25% discount on Springer Publishing Company books.
- Her new book, “Eagle Wings Flapping: Beaver Learns to Manage Big Emotions,” by Shelly and Moses Spear Chief, will be available through Amazon in late August.
July is alsoBIPOC Mental Health Month. We celebrate our EMDRIA member BIPOC therapists who serve all populations but provide expertise for minorities.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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Parenting is the toughest job out there. No one provides a manual, yet parents are expected to know all. How do your life experiences influence your parenting approach? How can you change the world through your children by knowing yourself better? Can EMDR therapy make a difference so that you can process your past trauma, especially cultural trauma, to become a better parent? Listen to Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, EMDR therapist, and author of "Shame Proof Parenting" to find out more.
July is alsoBIPOC Mental Health Month. We celebrate our EMDRIA member BIPOC therapists who serve all populations but provide expertise for minorities.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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Anyone can experience intense trauma. Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) experience racial trauma and microaggressions often. Black men and adolescents experience it much more often. How can clinicians effectively treat this population to help them manage their PTSD?
Join us to hear from Dr. Allen Lipscomb, LCSW, associate professor, director of online and offsite programs, director of Minority Male Mentoring (M3), and Student Success Allies to find out how EMDR therapy can help. June is PTSD Awareness Monthand it's Men's Health Month. EMDR is widely considered one of the best treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research has shown that EMDR therapy can be an efficient and rapid treatment for PTSD.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
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Anyone can experience intense trauma. EMDR is widely considered one of the best treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research has shown that EMDR therapy can be an efficient and rapid treatment for PTSD. Join us to hear from Wendy Byrd, LPC, LMFT, board of directors president of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), to find out how EMDR therapy can help. June is PTSD Awareness Month.
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org
EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 12,000 EMDR therapists.
Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.
Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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