When we finish EMDR basic training, we step into our practices without a clear sense of what’s next. So, we default to using the traditional mindsets of our field as the driving force behind how we design and run our private practice.
We keep our rates low and maintain a weekly...
One of the biggest mistakes I see with clinicians in private practice is forgetting that they are the CEO of their lives and businesses. In this week's video, we talk about how to remember who is (and who is NOT) the boss, and go over some common examples of when this gets really confusing (e.g....
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...
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...
Do you notice how everyone is asking the same question: "What do I do now?" Now that things are opening up, folks are vaccinated, clients need more therapy...
Most of us can't go back to the way it was because we do not have the lives we once had. Our clients are not the same, and we...
When we understand the purpose of clinical interventions, instead of just following a script from someone else, we get confidence, joy, and power. This is why developing our clinical reasoning skills is everything.
Today I share not only my four favorite interweaves, but we also...
I'm not going to ask you think about all of the things that you had to say no to over the last 15 months. (It's painful to think about that, isn't it?)
As choices come back to us, my hope for you is that you will always choose yourself. Whether it's deciding what your private practice will look...
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...
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.
...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...
A recently trained EMDR clinician, and dear friend, asked me this fantastic question: How many resources should I install in Phase 2? No wonder she’s confused! We hear so many different rules about this, don’t we?
Instead of just following the rules, let’s think for ourselves...
One of my favorite TV characters is the President on West Wing. His key phrase is "what's next?" as he moves forward, anchored in clear values and integrity when problem-solving. (He is absolutely a wise figure for me in my own EMDR work.)
No matter what we choose next or how we go...
