Anyone else crying this week as your kids start school? My kindergarteners need me less because they're growing, as they should. It's a normal part of life. And this will continue as they keep growing into who they're meant to be. This is how I know that I'm doing my job.
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Anyone else's brain feeling mushy? Thought so.
Well, good news. (Most of) our clients do not need a detailed explanation of Phases 1-8 or "neuroscience speak" when they ask how EMDR works or what to expect. In today's free video, we discuss three metaphors to help you, your consultees, and...
I opened up my laptop the other day and ended up in one of the many private practice Facebook groups. I stumbled across a post I’d seen 1,000 versions of before. And it went something like this...
“I’m an exhausted parent and I don’t know how to fit my client schedule into...
Should we give homework to clients after Phase 4? Most of the time, probably not. But when would it be a good idea? In today's video, we look at when to never give homework, when to consider giving homework, and a recent example of an awesome homework idea for one of my own EMDR...
We've all had moments with clients or in consultation when we decide that some protocol isn't working for us, and it frustrates us and closes us down. This is common in Phase 2 when we can't resource clients with certain exercises (e.g. safe place, container).
In today's video, we look at what...
What does it mean when there is "too much" talking in Phase 4? Today we dive into this common question by exploring the guidelines for the client, role of the therapist, and what is really happening. One anchor will keep us sane: every behavior has a positive intention.
This topic is a...
Do you do a complete, full clinical intake interview to learn about the client? Or do you look at presenting issues or core beliefs and work back to targets, letting the relevant information show up over time? It depends on the client, but it also depends on who you are and where you are.
...How do you end an incomplete session in Phase 4? A psychologist in Ireland, who recently purchased Zero Disturbance's Lesson Plan course, reached out with this lovely question.
Since most of our EMDR sessions are incomplete, it's helpful to have language and a framework for how to close...
A recently trained EMDR clinician, and dear friend, asked me this fantastic question: How many resources should I install in Phase 2? No wonder she’s confused! We hear so many different rules about this, don’t we?
Instead of just following the rules, let’s think for ourselves...
A consultee recently asked me this fantastic question: What's the difference between interweaves and leading the client?
We can't just "follow the standard protocol" script on this one. But in a confusing world, interweaves don't have to be confusing.
In today's video, we...
The future is full of possibilities, and what is imagined is informed by both the past and the present. Just like what is past is present, what is future is present!
Understanding the power of Future Template gives you and your client permission to let the brain do what it does...
Offering EMDR Intensives and working intensively with EMDR are very different things, yet they often get confused in our community discussions. In today's resource video, we clarify these important differences to your build confidence, as well as create options for you and your clients.
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