From where I sit, I get to meet so many cool therapists who are diversifying their businesses with intensives. It's time that all of you got in on the conversation. My hope is that you will hear the experiences of others to inspire you, build you up, and give you confidence to do exactly what works ...

As EMDR therapists, we know that we never want to overwhelm our clients with feeling too much or too fast when it comes to trauma. Less is often more when creating safety. We know this because we are taught to spend time in Phase 2 with resourcing and preparation before going into trauma networks. A...

If you are a trauma-informed therapist, you understand attachment. Your clients have C-PTSD and/or relational trauma. You already get it: attachment is king. 

So, what does it mean when we think about intentional attachment and detachment as a therapist? How about as an intensive therapist?

Today'...

I'm guessing you're also hearing this in session: "I don't know who I am anymore." I hear it daily. And its this long-term, trauma identity coming through, disorienting all of us.

Today we talk about a framework to make sense of what is (still) happening now and how to intentionally structure (and ...

Anyone else crying this week as your kids start school? My kindergarteners need me less because they're growing, as they should. It's a normal part of life. And this will continue as they keep growing into who they're meant to be. This is how I know that I'm doing my job. 

Kinder drop off this morn...

Anyone else's brain feeling mushy? Thought so.

Well, good news. (Most of) our clients do not need a detailed explanation of Phases 1-8 or "neuroscience speak" when they ask how EMDR works or what to expect. In today's free video, we discuss three metaphors to help you, your consultees, and your cli...

I opened up my laptop the other day and ended up in one of the many private practice Facebook groups. I stumbled across a post I’d seen 1,000 versions of before. And it went something like this...

“I’m an exhausted parent and I don’t know how to fit my client schedule into my personal life. I’m so ...

Should we give homework to clients after Phase 4? Most of the time, probably not. But when would it be a good idea? In today's video, we look at when to never give homework, when to consider giving homework, and a recent example of an awesome homework idea for one of my own EMDR clients.

As always,...

We've all had moments with clients or in consultation when we decide that some protocol isn't working for us, and it frustrates us and closes us down. This is common in Phase 2 when we can't resource clients with certain exercises (e.g. safe place, container).

In today's video, we look at what posi...

What does it mean when there is "too much" talking in Phase 4? Today we dive into this common question by exploring the guidelines for the client, role of the therapist, and what is really happening. One anchor will keep us sane: every behavior has a positive intention.

This topic is a fascinating...

 Do you do a complete, full clinical intake interview to learn about the client? Or do you look at presenting issues or core beliefs and work back to targets, letting the relevant information show up over time? It depends on the client, but it also depends on who you are and where you are.

To lear...

How do you end an incomplete session in Phase 4? A psychologist in Ireland, who recently purchased Zero Disturbance's Lesson Plan course, reached out with this lovely question.

Since most of our EMDR sessions are incomplete, it's helpful to have language and a framework for how to close an incomple...