146: What If Your EMDR Resources Stop Working? [Beneath the Protocol Series]
What if the resources you installed in EMDR Phase 2 aren't supposed to last forever?
In this episode of the Beneath the Protocol series, Kambria Evans explores why Phase 2 of EMDR isn't simply something you complete before moving into trauma processing. Introducing, The Zero Disturbance Phase 2 Refresh.
As the nervous system processes and reorganizes, the system changes—and what a client needed access to at the beginning of therapy may not be what they need now.
You'll learn:
- Why EMDR resources can lose their relevance over time
- How processing changes the architecture of the nervous system
- Why Phase 2 should be revisited throughout treatment
- The difference between calm and capacity
- How to recognize when a client's resources need a refresh
- Why clinicians should assess access and relevance, not just whether a resource still works
- How The Zero Disturbance Phase 2 Refresh supports a more dynamic approach to brain-based therapy
At Zero Disturbance, we don't see Phase 2 as a box to check. We see it as an evolving system of access that changes as the client changes.
Are you ready to think beyond the protocol and develop a more nuanced approach to EMDR and brain-based therapy? Enroll in The Consultation Program and join us for deeper conversations about complex systems, EMDR, Phase 2, and the evolving nervous system. Enroll here: https://www.zerodisturbance.com/consultation-2022
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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.
