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...
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 and develop our clinic...
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 forward, we nee...
A consultee recently asked me this fantastic question: What's the difference between interweaves and leading the client?
We can't just "follow the standard protocol" script on this one. But in a confusing world, interweaves don't have to be confusing.
In today's video, we explore when interwea...
The future is full of possibilities, and what is imagined is informed by both the past and the present. Just like what is past is present, what is future is present!
Understanding the power of Future Template gives you and your client permission to let the brain do what it does best: guide, love,...
Offering EMDR Intensives and working intensively with EMDR are very different things, yet they often get confused in our community discussions. In today's resource video, we clarify these important differences to your build confidence, as well as create options for you and your clients.
And, f...
We've all had clients and/or consultees ask this question: "How long does EMDR take?"
Why is this so hard to answer? I've heard responses ranging from 2-3 sessions for one target, to 12 sessions for single-incident trauma, to "it depends."
Ya'll, we can do better than this. We are the brain sur...
As we come up on a year in the pandemic, we see the power of having choices (and the feeling of helplessness when choice is taken away). How can we offer more choices and sense of empowerment to EMDR clients when working virtually?
In today's video, we answer your questions about clinical implicati...
I'm feeling hopeful and inspired today! The energy of possibility is healing, especially during a traumatic time. Today I was struck by the powerful language in the inauguration ceremony, and it got me thinking about powerful language in therapy sessions.
In today's video, I discuss how our choi...
I don't know about you, but the creative ways I've had to resource my EMDR clients hasn't just expanded since COVID, it's exploded.
In today's video, I discuss how we're able to not only find and enhance adaptive memory networks, but build new ones in real time to help our clients during the pand...
