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85: IEPs, 504s, and Exhausted Parents: Rethink, Reframe, Reclaim [Parenting Neurodivergence Series] neurodiversity parenting Sep 10, 2024


Accommodations are not just for schools or workplaces—they're about creating environments where everyone can thrive. In this week’s episode, we explore how the concept of accommodations extends far beyond traditional settings, drawing parallels between personalized experiences in everyday life an...

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84: Superpowers or Differences? A New Take on Neurodiversity [Parenting Neurodivergence Series] neurodiversity parenting Aug 27, 2024


Our brains are as unique as our fingerprints, yet society often expects us all to think, learn, and behave in uniform ways. We're told to sit still, focus on demand, and visualize on cue. But what if these expectations are built on flawed assumptions about how our minds work?

This week on the po...

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83: The Myth of the "Normal" Brain: A New View on ADHD and Autism [Parenting Neurodivergence Series] neurodiversity parenting Aug 20, 2024


Every brain is unique, and that's something to celebrate. Unfortunately, that isn’t always what happens—at home, in the classroom, in the workplace. It’s time we explore how understanding and embracing neurodiversity can transform our relationships, parenting approaches, and therapeutic practices...

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82: “Forgive & Forget” Doesn’t Work in Trauma Therapy [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] emdr trauma therapy Aug 06, 2024

 

Forgiveness in therapy is a complex and often misunderstood concept. Many clients have been pressured to forgive their abusers or "just let it go," but this approach can be harmful and retraumatizing. True healing comes from understanding that what happened wasn't your fault, processing your e...

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81: Enhancing Therapy Outcomes: Deconstructing Traditional Goal Setting [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] emdr emdr goals trauma therapy Jul 30, 2024


Traditional therapy often focuses on measuring changes in behaviors and emotions. While valuable, this approach may overlook some important aspects of the healing process. As an EMDR therapist, I've discovered a powerful metric that can transform how we set goals and assess progress in therapy: p...

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80: EMDR and Safety with Psychedelics [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] emdr Jul 23, 2024

 

Safety in therapy is a complex and evolving concept. As therapists and clients, we're constantly learning and adapting our understanding of what creates true safety in the therapeutic process. 

This week on the podcast, we explore the nuances of safety in EMDR, Brainspotting and beyond, chall...

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79: The Misconceptions of EMDR vs. Talk Therapy [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] emdr trauma therapy Jul 16, 2024


EMDR therapy is a powerful path to healing, but many misconceptions persist about it—from medical professionals, therapists, and others. As an EMDR consultant with over ten thousand hours of sessions under my belt, I've witnessed firsthand how this brain-based therapy can transform lives when app...

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78: EMDR for Addiction Treatment and Healthy Habit Formation [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] emdr trauma therapy Jul 09, 2024


Changing behavior, especially when it comes to addictive or compulsive patterns, is often misunderstood and oversimplified. Many therapists and rehab programs focus solely on modifying beliefs and behaviors, overlooking vital elements in our neurological programming. This approach can lead to fru...

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77: Attachment-Based Therapy: EMDR and Attachment Styles [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] emdr trauma therapy Jul 02, 2024


While many therapists identify as "trauma-informed" or "attachment-informed," these labels should be a given for any effective therapist. How so? Because any therapy work is attachment work.

The reality is that we've all been shaped by our early experiences and relationships, creating programmin...

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76: Therapy vs. Coaching: What's "Right" at What Time? [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] brainspotting therapists trauma therapy Jun 25, 2024


Therapists often make an artificial distinction between addressing trauma in therapy and utilizing coaching for personal growth. Making this separation can limit the full potential of therapy and leave clients feeling prematurely "graduated" before they've had a chance to truly thrive.

In realit...

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75: The 5 Most Useless Diagnoses [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series] therapists Jun 18, 2024


The world of therapy is changing, and it's time to challenge the status quo. And I’m here to share why some of the most common diagnoses in the DSM, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, body dysmorphia, and PTSD, are not only limiting but can actually cause harm to both clients and therapists....

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74: EMDR for the New Year [Why EMDR Works Series] emdr emdr goals why emdr works Dec 12, 2023

 

The new year is often a time for goal-setting and resolution-making, but so many people struggle with following through over the next 12 months. That’s not true for those who are using EMDR in their treatment. Why? Because the foundation of EMDR is about desensitizing disturbance of what happe...

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