129: What EMDR Training Didn’t Teach You [Beneath the Protocol Series]
Why does EMDR feel so confusing after basic training—even when you’re “doing it right”?
In this episode of the Zero Disturbance Podcast, Kambria Evans breaks down the 10 most common frustrations EMDR clinicians experience and the missing piece that changes everything: understanding the system, not just the protocol.
This is a must-listen for clinicians working in brain-based therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, and ART.
You’ll learn:
- Why knowing the protocol isn’t the same as knowing what you’re doing
- Why clients loop, shut down, or don’t “process”
- How dissociation actually organizes the system
- Why EMDR is a tool—not the system itself
- The real reason clinicians feel stuck after training
Ready to stop guessing and actually understand what’s happening in session?
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Note: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy. If you’re experiencing difficulties, please seek guidance from a licensed mental health provider. All stories, examples, and characters shared are fictionalized or composite representations. Any resemblance to actual persons or situations is purely coincidental and intended solely for educational illustration.
With a Masters in Education from Vanderbilt, Kambria has been creating trainings and teaching adult learners for over 20 years. As the Director of Education and Quality Improvement at Stanford Medical School, she created ease in complex systems, thereby giving medical trainees successful learning experiences. Now, as a dedicated mom, therapist, and EMDR Consultant, Kambria knows what it means to do things efficiently, effectively, and in a learner-centered way. When she isn't podcasting or creating online courses, you can find Kambria playing with her twins on a beach in California.
