We know that every experience has feelings attached to it. And, as therapists, we’re apt to listen to and validate those feelings for our clients and (hopefully) for ourselves.
And learning, just like all of the other experiences in life, has feelings attached to it. And while we would...
If your experience as a newly trained EMDR therapist was anything like mine, you probably started to see that “sticking to the script” to navigate through standard protocol was confusing when working with complex trauma clients. Why? Because the beauty of standard protocol often...
Y'all, I did a thing: took my twins on vacation in Pacifica, stayed at a rental house we've never stayed in, and I did it ALL BY MYSELF. Talk about a parenting milestone!
In addition to creating new neural pathways on our inaugural mommy vacation, I noticed old neural pathways. My brain was...
As EMDR therapists, we know that we never want to overwhelm our clients with feeling too much or too fast when it comes to trauma. Less is often more when creating safety. We know this because we are taught to spend time in Phase 2 with resourcing and preparation before going into trauma...
If you are a trauma-informed therapist, you understand attachment. Your clients have C-PTSD and/or relational trauma. You already get it: attachment is king.
So, what does it mean when we think about intentional attachment and detachment as a therapist? How about as an intensive therapist?
...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...
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...
When we understand the purpose of clinical interventions, instead of just following a script from someone else, we get confidence, joy, and power. This is why developing our clinical reasoning skills is everything.
Today I share not only my four favorite interweaves, but we also...
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...
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...
