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85: IEPs, 504s, and Exhausted Parents: Rethink, Reframe, Reclaim [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]
Accommodations are not just for schools or workplaces—they're about creating environments where everyone can thrive. In this week’s episode, we explore how the concept of accommodations extends far beyond traditional...
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EMDR for Depression
The true definition (and outcomes) of depression goes far beyond what we typically think of: someone pulling away from loved ones, extreme sadness, maybe even feeling suicidal.
But the truth is that depression is...
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84: Superpowers or Differences? A New Take on Neurodiversity [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]
Our brains are as unique as our fingerprints, yet society often expects us all to think, learn, and behave in uniform ways. We're told to sit still, focus on demand, and visualize on cue. But what if these...
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83: The Myth of the 'Normal' Brain: A New View on ADHD and Autism [Parenting Neurodivergence Series]
Every brain is unique, and that's something to celebrate. Unfortunately, that isn’t always what happens—at home, in the classroom, in the workplace. It’s time we explore how understanding and embracing neurodiversity...
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EMDR for Anxiety
Thanks to Gabor Maté, we know that trauma isn’t just something that happens; it’s something that happens inside of you. So when something happens to us (or doesn’t happen, like in an omission of care) and we feel...
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82: “Forgive & Forget” Doesn’t Work in Trauma Therapy [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
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Forgiveness in therapy is a complex and often misunderstood concept. Many clients have been pressured to forgive their abusers or "just let it go," but this approach can be harmful and retraumatizing. True healing...
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81: Enhancing Therapy Outcomes: Deconstructing Traditional Goal Setting [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
Traditional therapy often focuses on measuring changes in behaviors and emotions. While valuable, this approach may overlook some important aspects of the healing process. As an EMDR therapist, I've discovered a...
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80: EMDR and Safety with Psychedelics [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
Safety in therapy is a complex and evolving concept. As therapists and clients, we're constantly learning and adapting our understanding of what creates true safety in the therapeutic process.
This week on the...
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79: The Misconceptions of EMDR vs. Talk Therapy [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
EMDR therapy is a powerful path to healing, but many misconceptions persist about it—from medical professionals, therapists, and others. As an EMDR consultant with over ten thousand hours of sessions under my belt,...
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78: EMDR for Addiction Treatment and Healthy Habit Formation [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
Changing behavior, especially when it comes to addictive or compulsive patterns, is often misunderstood and oversimplified. Many therapists and rehab programs focus solely on modifying beliefs and behaviors,...
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77: Attachment-Based Therapy: EMDR and Attachment Styles [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
While many therapists identify as "trauma-informed" or "attachment-informed," these labels should be a given for any effective therapist. How so? Because any therapy work is attachment work.
The reality is that we've...
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76: Therapy vs. Coaching: What's "Right" at What Time? [Dumb Things Therapists Say Series]
Therapists often make an artificial distinction between addressing trauma in therapy and utilizing coaching for personal growth. Making this separation can limit the full potential of therapy and leave clients feeling...
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