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Let'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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 minLet'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...
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