Shows
Play Therapy Community112: High Conflict Family Systems: Protecting Children's Well-being with Dr. Kristin Wallace Welcome to EMDR Playground, the podcast for therapists who want to integrate EMDR and play with confidence, clarity, and creativity. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, Registered Play Therapist, EMDRIA Trainer, and author of the EMDR with Kids Flipchart, this show explores how fidelity to the EMDR model, a deep understanding of the nervous system, and the language of play can transform therapy for children, teens, and adults. Each episode offers practical strategies, expert conversations, and insights you can use right away to help your clients heal more deeply. Whether you're EMDR-trained or just beginning to explore this powerful...
2025-11-2542 min
Play Therapy Community111: Exploring the Depth of Sandtray Therapy with Dr. Roz Heiko Welcome to EMDR Playground, the podcast for therapists who want to integrate EMDR and play with confidence, clarity, and creativity. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, Registered Play Therapist, EMDRIA Trainer, and author of the EMDR with Kids Flipchart, this show explores how fidelity to the EMDR model, a deep understanding of the nervous system, and the language of play can transform therapy for children, teens, and adults. Each episode offers practical strategies, expert conversations, and insights you can use right away to help your clients heal more deeply. Whether you're EMDR-trained or just beginning to explore this powerful...
2025-11-1430 min
Let's Talk EMDRHealing the Fragmented Self: EMDR & Sand Tray Therapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociationled EpisodeIn 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 insigh...
2025-09-0154 minLet's Talk EMDRHealing Young Hearts: Treating Attachment Trauma in Children with EMDR TherapyWe 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 childrenHow EMDR is adapted for young clientsReal-life case examples of EMDR in actionTips for parents, caregivers, and clinicians supporting children with trauma historiesWhether you...
2025-08-1535 minLet's Talk EMDRUntangling the Myths: EMDR Therapy in the Perinatal & Postpartum JourneyWe 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...
2025-08-0146 minLet's Talk EMDRHealing the Past: EMDR Therapy for Generational TraumaIn 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, an EMDRIA 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 offer...
2025-07-1536 minLet's Talk EMDRHealing the Unseen: EMDR Therapy for Invisible GriefIn 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...
2025-07-0124 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Anger ManagementAnger 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...
2025-06-1520 min
The Affirming Minds PodcastEpisode #35: Internal Family Systems: Parts, Protectors, and Permission in IFS with Kendhal Hart, PsyD, LPC-SEarn Continuing Education Credits (CEs): By listening to this episode, you can earn CEs if you join the Affirm Academy! To learn more and register, visit affirmmentalhealth.com, and click on the "Join the Affirm Academy" button.
SIGN IN: Affirm Academy Members: Log in to get your CEs! If you're already a member, you can log in to your account https://shaina-siber-sanderowitz.mykajabi.com/login to take your post-test/evaluation and get your certificate within minutes.
SIGN UP: Become a member here: https://affirmmentalhealth.com/become-a-member/
Course Information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGp4...
2025-06-101h 13Let's Talk EMDRThe Pressure to Be Nice: Women, Boundaries, and EMDR TherapyThis 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.ResourcesWhat Is EMDR Therapy?...
2025-06-0133 minLet's Talk EMDRBridging Worlds: EMDR Therapy, Neurodiversity, and Perinatal Mental HealthIn 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...
2025-05-151h 09Let's Talk EMDRNavigating Thorny Topics: How Social Media Influences Us in the EMDR Therapy RoomIn 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...
2025-05-0134 minLet's Talk EMDRHealing Beyond Boundaries: Culturally Sensitive EMDR TherapyWe 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...
2025-04-1529 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Caregivers of Neurodivergent ClientsIn 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, a...
2025-04-0133 minLet's Talk EMDRUsing EMDR Therapy for High-Stress ProfessionsIn 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 esp...
2025-03-1540 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy: Addressing the Impact on Identity and Belief When Spiritual Trauma HappensIn 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...
2025-03-0133 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy: A Path to Better SleepIn 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...
2025-02-151h 12
Let's Talk EMDRThe Role of Advanced Resourcing for Addictions & Compulsions in EMDR TherapyWe 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...
2025-02-0134 min
Let's Talk EMDRHealing the Mind: Exploring EMDR Therapy for Young AdultsIn 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 st...
2025-01-1526 min
Let's Talk EMDRHealing Across Borders: EMDR Therapy for Global MigrationIn 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...
2025-01-0118 minLet's Talk EMDRHealing through EMDR Therapy: Supporting Veterans on Their JourneyWe 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 membe...
2024-12-1528 minLet's Talk EMDRHealing Behind Bars: EMDR Therapy for Incarcerated IndividualsThis 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...
2024-12-0135 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Black WomenIn 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...
2024-11-1516 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Male VeteransIn 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...
2024-11-0143 minLet's Talk EMDRHealing Families: How EMDR Therapy Can HelpFamilies 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...
2024-10-1536 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for ImmigrantsAn 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 fa...
2024-10-0122 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Culturally-Based Trauma and AdversityWe 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...
2024-09-1535 min
Notice ThatUnlocking EMDR’s Potential: A Deep Dive with EMDRIA’s Michael Bowers on Building Community, Advocacy, and ExcellenceListen in to hear Jen and Bridger's conversation with Michael Bowers, the Executive Director of EMDRIA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-09-1255 minNotice ThatUnlocking EMDR’s Potential: A Deep Dive with EMDRIA’s Michael Bowers on Building Community, Advocacy, and ExcellenceListen in to hear Jen and Bridger's conversation with Michael Bowers, the Executive Director of EMDRIA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-09-1255 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR and Ketamine-Assisted TherapyJoin 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...
2024-09-011h 13Let's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Persons with DisabilitiesKriss 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.ResourcesBilateral Stimulation.IOFree online EMDR Tool- dot
2024-08-1535 minLet's Talk EMDRPolyvagal-Informed EMDR TherapyPolyvagal 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 HealingFocal Point BlogEMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEM...
2024-08-0124 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Work Trauma and BIPOC WomenAccording 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 WomenResilience and Resistance Podcast
2024-07-1536 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and Stress ResilienceThe 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. ResourcesFocal Point Blog: Stress and Understanding Resilience Through EMDRGo With That MagazineTM: Understanding Resiliency Through EMDR Therapy(login req)...
2024-07-0121 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Eating Disorders and Sexual AbuseWhat 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 DavisGo With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders (login req), Volume 28, Issue 4, Fall 2023Go With That M...
2024-06-1537 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Dissociation in Children & AdolescentsHow 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 EMDRFocal Point Blog: Creative BLS wi...
2024-06-0131 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Eating DisordersDid 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. LMHC discusses her experience with clients who have eating disorders and how EMDR therapy heals. Jim Knipe's Loving Eyes ProtocolWhat is AIP (Adaptive Information Processing)? Internal Family Systems National Alliance for Eating DisordersThe Positive Treatment Goal by A.J. Popky Focal Point Blog: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders by M...
2024-05-1545 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Serious IllnessCancer. 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, L...
2024-05-0151 min
EFT Nation PodcastEP (such as EFT) versus EMDRComparing EFT Tapping with other Trauma Informed Techniques
This series of interviews is the culmination of a desire to help illustrate the similarities and differences that exist between the Emotional Freedom Techniques and other therapeutic and clinical approaches currently being practiced. For this series we have selected a variety of trauma-informed clinical approaches that we felt would be useful for both practitioners and the public to get insight into how EFT is similar or different to these other techniques. We have carefully chosen clinicians who have either had years of clinical practice or are trainers in these...
2024-04-2943 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Panic AttacksAccording 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...
2024-04-1523 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and Improving Sports PerformanceA 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. ResourcesJennie Carlestav, LMFT direct websiteThis Is Your Brain on S...
2024-04-0155 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and the American Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander PopulationAccording to the U.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. ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures F...
2024-03-1522 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Suicide & PostventionAccording to the American 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 Esta...
2024-03-0133 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Moral InjuryWhat 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...
2024-02-1529 minLet's Talk EMDRAnti-Oppression EMDR Therapy for the LGBTQA+ CommunityWhat 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 ProjectPray Away Netflix Documentary (Trigger Warning)Let's Talk EMDR podcast EMDR for Vicarious Trauma EpisodeLet's Talk EMDR podcastEMDR Therapy and Sexual Trauma Epi...
2024-02-0132 minLet's Talk EMDRTechnical Innovations in Delivering EMDR TherapyThe 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...
2024-01-1522 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and NeurodiversityThe 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 2019Neurodiversity NetworkJudy Singer, Sociologist EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy ResourcesEMDR...
2024-01-0158 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Vicarious TraumaWhat 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. ResourcesHeadington 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, YouTubeEMD...
2023-12-1528 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and AnxietyAnxiety 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 ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR thera...
2023-12-0123 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Religious and Spiritual TraumaReligious 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
2023-11-1526 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy: Past, Present and FutureEMDR 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 HandoutE...
2023-11-0134 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and DepressionAccording 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 and Dr. Deborah KornDavid Archer's Let's Talk EMDR podcast episode is Season 1 (2022), Episode 10: Antiracist EMDR Therapy.
2023-10-1526 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and GriefAccording 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 ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Res...
2023-10-0122 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy for Chronic PainJohns Hopkins University defines 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 tracksEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures
2023-09-1532 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy During PregnancyAccording 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 yearly. 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 exper...
2023-09-0131 minLet's Talk EMDRVirtual EMDR TherapyThe 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 ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures Comprehensive Demo on Offering BLS through HIPPA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms (Jennifer Marchand)Focal Point Blo...
2023-08-1526 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy IntensivesWhat 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. ResourcesIntensive EMDR to Treat Patients With Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series, Journal of EMDR Practice and Research Vol 11, Issue 2...
2023-08-0138 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and First RespondersFirst 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 f...
2023-07-1530 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Complex Trauma and PTSDAccording 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 phys...
2023-07-011h 08Let's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Sex Therapy and Sexual DysfunctionSex therapy and sexual dysfunction are never comfortable topics, even in the therapy room. EMDR-certified therapist Dr. 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...
2023-06-1526 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and ChildrenPeople 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. ResourcesEMDR Therapy and Children ToolkitFocal Point Blog AnnBeckleyForest.comPlayfulEMDR.comEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources EMDRIA's Find an EMDR The...
2023-06-0136 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Complex Trauma and DissociationDissociation 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 ther...
2023-05-1551 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Early InterventionEMDR 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 ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources ...
2023-05-0130 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and Personality DisordersWhat 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 ResourcesEMDRIA O...
2023-04-1517 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and Sexual TraumaApril 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 trainer Kristina 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.orgWashington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP)Focal Point BlogEMDRConsulting.com...
2023-04-0159 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and Expressive ArtsWhat 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.comEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources...
2023-03-1540 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy with CouplesBeing 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. ResourcesEmotionally-focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: An Integrated Treatment to Heal the Trauma of InfidelityIntegrating EMDR and EFT t...
2023-03-0137 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy LossAs 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 HartFocal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 14,000 EMDR ther...
2023-02-1428 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Men and Attachment DisordersCelebrating 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. ResourcesEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Re...
2023-02-0129 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy with Foster Care and Adoption TraumaFoster 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 ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources EMDRIA's Fin...
2023-01-1540 minLet's Talk EMDRPairing EMDR and Equine-Assisted TherapyHow 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. F...
2023-01-0129 minLet's Talk EMDRBig T and Little T: How EMDR Therapy Can Heal All TraumasThis episode is a little different than usual 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 Korn and Michael 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 explain why EMDR therapy works for Big T and little T traumas.Please note:...
2022-12-1540 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and Traumatic Brain InjuryTraumatic 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. EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Th...
2022-12-0130 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy with Veterans and Service MembersNovember 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. ResourcesEMDRIA EMDR and the Military Toolkit (login req)EMDRIA Go With That magazine: EMDR Therapy and the Military: Combating Trauma (login req)EMDRIA Practice Resources
2022-11-1550 min
Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant IndividualsJennifer Byrnes, LPC, PMH-C, EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist - Shares her birth storySend us a textJennifer Byrnes, LPC is a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma. She is the mother of 2 boys, and she is here today to share her birth experience, which involves shoulder dystocia. If you'd like to reach out to Jennifer you can find more information about her at www.mytherapygoals.com or email her at jennifer@mytherapygoals.com. If you or a loved one is struggling in the postpartum period, Postpartum Support International (PSI) has a listing of perinatal providers available in your area as well as free support groups fo...
2022-11-0742 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and Dissociative DisordersDissociation 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 wan...
2022-10-3128 minLet's Talk EMDRAntiracist EMDR TherapyWhat 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 PsychotherapyRacial Trauma...
2022-10-1456 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and OCDObsessive-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 mentionedDid I Lock the Door? Treating OCD with EMDR Therapy, Exposure, and...
2022-09-2922 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, Addictions and MindfulnessCan 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 MonthNational Institute for Creative Mindfulness (Dr. Jamie Marich)EMDRIA Practice R...
2022-09-1552 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and AddictionsSeptember 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 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 videoA...
2022-09-0126 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapists: Staying Centered in an Uncentered WorldStaying 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 PodcastBilateralStimulation.io EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory pr...
2022-08-1546 minLet's Talk EMDREMDRIA's Innovation JourneyDo 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 y...
2022-08-011h 06Let's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy with Native Americans/First Nation PeoplesYes, 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 Eye...
2022-07-1526 min
Zero DisturbanceEp 48: EMDRIA's Innovation JourneyWhether we like it or not, the past two years have challenged us to design more innovative ways to run our practices and deliver mental health services. Perhaps you've been curious how EMDRIA has had to roll with the punches, too.
I got to sit down with former EMDRIA President, current EMDRIA Board Member, and EMDR Trainer, Carol Miles, to get the inside scoop.
Listen as Carol shares insight about EMDRIA's standardization process for virtual trainings since the start of the pandemic, details about how The Council of Scholars impacts the curriculum used for EMDRIA basic tra...
2022-07-121h 05Let's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy and ParentsParenting 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 also BIPOC Mental Health Month. We celebrate...
2022-07-0128 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy, PTSD and Treating Black Men and AdolescentsAnyone 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 Month and it's Men's Health Month. EMDR is widely considered one of...
2022-06-1520 minLet's Talk EMDREMDR Therapy & PTSDAnyone 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. 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. Foll...
2022-06-0117 min
Comprehensive Health & WellnessINTERVIEW WITH MS. WENDY BYRD, LMFT, LPC, PRESIDENT OF THE EMDRIA BOARD OF DIRECTORSThis is Dr. Deniz, "The Wellness Doc" bringing you all things healthy for your mind, body, and soul. This is the 14th episode in season 2 of my podcast, "Comprehensive Health & Wellness " found on most hosting platforms. In today's episode, we were joined in the studio with Ms. Wendy Byrd, president of the EMDRIA board of directors. We discussed many facets of what EMDR therapy is and how it has helped millions of people achieve measurable healing; and the mission of the EMDR International Association. It was truly an honor and pleasure having Wendy on my show; and we plan on...
2021-08-2145 min
The Intentional Clinician: Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, & ChangeHypnosis with a Soul w/ Andrew Henry LPC [Episode 62]Hypnosis with a Soul is the topic that Paul Krauss MA LPC and Andrew Henry MA LPC discuss on this episode of the Intentional Clinician. Andrew describes how he developed a method of combining hypnosis with deep soul work helped him find a breakthrough to help his clients in a meaningful way that was far beyond his expectations.
Also Discussed: Michael Yapko, Trance Work, C.G. Jung, Milton Erickson, Mindfulness Coaching, Hypnosis Training, What is a Soul?, getting unstuck, Soul Level Hypnosis, higgs boson discovery, unconscious mind, surface level thinking, dealing with somatic symptoms, EMDR Therapy, patterns...
2021-03-161h 25Zero DisturbanceEp 3: How do I choose an EMDR target? (and how to enjoy this question)How do we know what EMDR target to choose? In today's video, I discuss a common question we hear in EMDR consultation. In response I often ask: given what we know now about this client, what's the wrong choice? And guess what? Often times there is no wrong choice. As an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and educator, I invite you to ask these questions with joy instead of anxiety.
---
Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.
Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance c...
2021-01-0522 min
NextQuest PodcastMarshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant on Trauma Informed Sandtray and Other Expressive TherapiesThis week's episode features Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant who speaks about his practice and specialty, Trauma Informed Sandtray and Other Expressive Therapies.
Marshall's website is https://www.marshalllyles.com/
The interview process on this show is based entirely on the concept of consent in which an interviewee may choose to pass on any question at any time by simply saying "NextQuestion." No questions asked.
Theme song credit: "NextQuestion" by Greer Culbertson, LCSW-- lyrics, guitar, and vocals and Landon Laws-- drums
Sound Engineer: Amanda Justice
Join us next week where I will be featuring Stephanie Stoeckl on her spe...
2020-11-021h 19
Play Therapy Community79: Healing Trauma with Expressive & Play Therapies with Marshall LylesIn this episode, Marshall Lyles shares his passion for helping his clients heal from trauma through Expressive Arts. When I reached out to Marshall to invite him on the podcast, I requested a conversation focusing on his use of poetry with his clients. In this episode, you'll notice that we cover much more than poetry. Marshall is highly trained and well versed in so many healing traumas and approaches that it was difficult to limit our conversation. I'm excited for you to experience our conversation about how he used expressive arts to heal trauma. He is an EMDRIA approved consu...
2020-10-1337 min
Play Therapy Community75: EMDR Therapy with ChildrenIn this Episode, Jackie Flynn, EMDRIA approved consultant and a registered play therapist talks about EMDR therapy with kids. EMDR Therapy has 8 phases: 1. History Talking, 2. Preparation, 3. Assessment, 4. Desensitization, 5. Reprocessing, 6. Body Scan, 7. Closure, 8. Reevaluation. Since children are not miniature adults, it's important to work with children in developmentally appropriate ways. Play Therapy techniques can be integrated into all 8 of the phases to support children's developing brains. Be sure to check out www.jackieflynnconsulting.com if you are an EMDR trained therapist in search of advanced training to teach you how to adapt your work to fit t...
2020-09-0945 min
TherapizedEpisode 18-EMDR & Trauma w/ Dan Main, LMFTIn this episode I sit down with Dan Main, LMFT to discuss EMDR and Trauma.
Dan Main, LMFT became licensed in 2015 and EMDR Trained in 2016. In addition to running a part time private practice in Walnut Creek (now via Telehealth in CA), he is a Program Supervisor at Community Options for Families and Youth in the Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) department. He is currently pursuing his certification in EMDR and participates in ongoing consultation with an EMDRIA Certified Trainer. In his private practice he provides individual psychotherapy for ages 14 and up who are looking...
2020-04-261h 01
A Goddess Interrupted PodcastEliza Fernandes, MSW, RSW - EMDR Certified Therapist & EMDRIA Approved ConsultantWelcome back to A Goddess Interrupted podcast for another episode!
Today, we feature Eliza Fernandes, EMDR Certified Therapist & EMDRIA Approved Consultant.
She discusses with us her form of therapy (EMDR - Eye Movement Densitization and Reprocessing) and answers questions about how it works and how it can help any survivor of trauma.
I loved speaking with Eliza and learning more about trauma and it's effects and how EMDR can help and I think this episode is truly valuable for our listeners and for myself too!
Eliza's practice is currently full and...
2020-04-2642 min
Attachment Theory in ActionRoy Kiessling on EMDR from an attachment based perspective - Part TwoWelcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Today, host Karen Buckwalter continues her conversation with Roy Kiessling, LISW and an
EMDRIA approved consultant and training provider. Roy and Karen are discussing the use of EMDR from an attachment-based perspective.
From 2001 until 2013, Roy was one of Francine Shapiro’s Senior Trainers for her for-profit institute and her humanitarian non-profit or...
2019-05-2819 minAttachment Theory in ActionRoy Kiessling on EMDR from an attachment based perspective - Part OneWelcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers.
Today, host Karen Buckwalter begins a two part conversation with Roy Kiessling, LISW and an
EMDRIA approved consultant and training provider. Roy and Karen will explore the use of EMDR from an attachment-based perspective.
From 2001 until 2013, Roy was one of Francine Shapiro’s Senior Trainers for her for-profit institute and her hu...
2019-05-2125 min
Notice ThatEpisode 4: The EMDR Certification Process
Listen in as we break down and clarify the process of becoming certified in EMDR Therapy. We let you in on the pros and cons of our personal journeys through certification and provide suggestions for you to find success in this process.
Melissa and Jen’s experiences with pursuing Certification
A detailed breakdown of the EMDRIA Certification Requirements: (also found on the EMDRIA website)
Advanced Training resource: EMDRIA on demand
Utilization of refresher course for required advanced training hours
Why is certification worth the time and money?
Ongoing su...
2019-03-2536 min
On The Blue Couch PodcastEMDR Therapy. A Conversation with D. Michael Coy
D. Michael Coy, LCSW, LICSW, is a clinical social worker currently in independent practice in Chicago. Michael’s treatment interests include attachment trauma, pre-verbal trauma, addictions and compulsions, PTSD and complex PTSD, and disorders spanning the dissociative continuum, including Dissociative Identity Disorder. Most recently, Michael has developed a specialty in helping clients heal early, pre-verbal trauma in an intensive treatment format.
“I’m very clear with people that they don’t get to choose what still hurts. Their brain decided that for them. ”
— D. Michael Coy
Michael is certified by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) in Eye Movement Des...
2016-02-1144 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 119: Arnold J. Popky, PhDA J Popky is an EMDRIA approved consultant who was instrumental in the formation of the EMDR Institute (https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/) over 25 years ago and is a Certified Consultant in EMDR, EMDRIA (http://www.emdria.org/), & EMDR HAP (http://www.emdrhap.org/), also Certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis (http://erickson-foundation.org/)and an Accelerated Master Practitioner/Modeler of NLP (http://www.neurolinguisticprogramming.com/).He developed the DeTUR protocol (Desensitization Triggers & Urge Reprocessing) for substance abuse and dysfunctional behaviors, and trains and presents seminars internationally. He also trains and consults Department of Defense (DoD) therapists at Military bases worldwide...
2015-09-2426 min