Let's Talk EMDR

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Is EMDR therapy all that? How can this trauma-informed care help you? Learn more about this mental health therapy for your practice, clients, or yourself. New episodes twice a month. Answers to your EMDR therapy questions. Insights from EMDR therapists. It is hosted by the EMDR International Association. Visit www.emdria.org for more information about eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

read less

Health & FitnessHealth & Fitness

Start Here

EMDR Therapy for Immigrants

EMDR Therapy for Immigrants

An immigrant is someone who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. The United States of America is well known for its rich history of immigrants. That said, not every immigrant's story is the same, no matter the home country they leave or the new country they call home. However, often, their pathways in immigrating from one country to another can be filled with trauma. Can EMDR therapy help? Yes, says Roberto Lara, LCSW. We delve into the transformative world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and its profound impact on immigrants facing trauma. Join us as we explore how this innovative therapeutic approach helps individuals navigate the complex emotional and psychological challenges often accompanying the immigrant experience.Learn invaluable insights into how this method can assist immigrants in processing trauma related to displacement, cultural adjustment, and past experiences. We discuss:The fundamentals of EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in trauma recovery.Unique challenges faced by immigrants, including acculturation stress and past traumas.Real-life success stories and case studies illustrating the benefits of EMDR.Practical advice for therapists working with immigrant clients.Resources and support systems available for immigrants seeking EMDR therapy.Whether you’re a mental health professional, an immigrant, or simply curious about innovative therapeutic approaches, this episode offers a deep dive into how EMDR can facilitate healing and resilience. Tune in for a compelling conversation that bridges cultural divides and fosters an understanding of mental health.ResourcesBeing Understood as an Immigrant- Liliana Baylon's TEDx Breckenridge What Should EMDR Therapists Know about Hispanic or Latinx Populations? Focal Point Blog, EMDR International Association, October 8, 2021. Go With That Magazine®- EMDR International AssociationThe Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color (The Social Justice Handbook Series) by Natalie Y. Gutierrez, LMFTThe Distance Between Us: A Memoir by Reyna GrandeThe Art and Science of EMDR: Helping Clinicians to Bridge the Path from Protocol to Practice by Rotem BrayerWhat Is EMDR Therapy?Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

Episodes

EMDR Therapy for Immigrants

EMDR Therapy for Immigrants

An immigrant is someone who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. The United States of America is well known for its rich history of immigrants. That said, not every immigrant's story is the same, no matter the home country they leave or the new country they call home. However, often, their pathways in immigrating from one country to another can be filled with trauma. Can EMDR therapy help? Yes, says Roberto Lara, LCSW. We delve into the transformative world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and its profound impact on immigrants facing trauma. Join us as we explore how this innovative therapeutic approach helps individuals navigate the complex emotional and psychological challenges often accompanying the immigrant experience.Learn invaluable insights into how this method can assist immigrants in processing trauma related to displacement, cultural adjustment, and past experiences. We discuss:The fundamentals of EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in trauma recovery.Unique challenges faced by immigrants, including acculturation stress and past traumas.Real-life success stories and case studies illustrating the benefits of EMDR.Practical advice for therapists working with immigrant clients.Resources and support systems available for immigrants seeking EMDR therapy.Whether you’re a mental health professional, an immigrant, or simply curious about innovative therapeutic approaches, this episode offers a deep dive into how EMDR can facilitate healing and resilience. Tune in for a compelling conversation that bridges cultural divides and fosters an understanding of mental health.ResourcesBeing Understood as an Immigrant- Liliana Baylon's TEDx Breckenridge What Should EMDR Therapists Know about Hispanic or Latinx Populations? Focal Point Blog, EMDR International Association, October 8, 2021. Go With That Magazine®- EMDR International AssociationThe Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color (The Social Justice Handbook Series) by Natalie Y. Gutierrez, LMFTThe Distance Between Us: A Memoir by Reyna GrandeThe Art and Science of EMDR: Helping Clinicians to Bridge the Path from Protocol to Practice by Rotem BrayerWhat Is EMDR Therapy?Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Culturally-Based Trauma and Adversity

EMDR Therapy for Culturally-Based Trauma and Adversity

We delve into the transformative world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and its profound impact on culturally-based trauma and adversity. Join our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant, and Trainer Mark Nickerson, LICSW, as we explore how EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach, can address and heal the deep-seated wounds inflicted by cultural and historical trauma. We will discuss how culturally rooted trauma affects mental health and well-being and how EMDR therapy offers a path to recovery by integrating and respecting cultural contexts.Expect insightful conversations on:The principles of EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in treating trauma.The unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.Success stories and case studies showcasing the impact of EMDR on culturally based trauma.Practical tips for therapists working with clients from various cultural contexts.The latest research and developments in the field of trauma therapy.ResourcesNickerson, M. (Ed) (2023). Cultural competence and healing culturally based trauma with EMDR therapy: Insights, strategies and protocols. (2017). New York: Springer Books. EMDRAdvancedtrainings.comAdverse Childhood Experiences Assessment tool:Widening the Lens on ACEs: The Role of Community in Trauma, Resilience, and Thriving,Health and Wellness Policy Research Group. Understanding How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Can Affect Children, Kaiser Permanente What Is EMDR Therapy?Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Join us on a transformative journey as we delve into two innovative therapeutic approaches: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy.We uncover the profound impact of EMDR therapy, a method acclaimed for its effectiveness in treating trauma and pain by integrating bilateral stimulation to facilitate emotional processing. We hear from experts who share insights into how EMDR can unlock healing and resilience in individuals.Additionally, we explore Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, a cutting-edge treatment that combines the use of Ketamine with therapeutic support to address pain and trauma. Our episode with psychiatrist, researcher, and therapist Dr. Yevgeniy Gelfand, MD, and two EMDR therapists, Wendy Byrd, LPC-S, LMFT-S, and Robin Landers, illuminates the science behind Ketamine's role in rewiring neural pathways and its potential to offer rapid relief where traditional therapies fall short.Discover how EMDR and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy are reshaping the landscape of mental health treatment, one breakthrough at a time.ResourcesConnected Heart TherapyZen Therapeutic SolutionsIntegral Psychedelic Therapy by Jason A. Butler, Genesee Herzberg and Richard Louis MillerHow to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence by Michael Pollan Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)Kriya Institute Ketamine Research Foundation A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy by Dr. Dan Engle and Alex YoungWhat Is EMDR Therapy?Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Persons with Disabilities

EMDR Therapy for Persons with Disabilities

Kriss Jarecki, LCSWR, is no stranger to navigating the world with a disability. She is legally blind. However, she also runs a successful therapy practice that includes EMDR. According to the World Health Organization, 16 percent of the global population experience significant disability. How can EMDR therapists treat clients with disabilities? How does virtual therapy impact persons with disabilities? Does the EMDR therapist have to be disabled to help? Find out more in this episode.ResourcesBilateral Stimulation.IOFree online EMDR Tool- dot Active EMDR DAS Online Barol, B. I., & Seubert, A. (2010). Stepping Stones: EMDR Treatment of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Challenging Behavior. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 4(4), 156–169. August 2014 Grant, M.D. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment of chronic pain. OA Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2014 Aug 17;2(2):17.What Is EMDR Therapy?Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

Polyvagal-Informed EMDR Therapy

Polyvagal-Informed EMDR Therapy

Polyvagal theory and EMDR are two well-respected theoretical and practical models with immense implications for therapeutic practice. What is polyvagal theory, and how does it work with EMDR therapy? What should EMDR therapists know about integrating this into their work? How can polyvagal-informed EMDR therapy help to heal trauma? Learn more from Rebecca Kase, LCSW. Kase & Co Resources & Downloads (free)Polyvagal-Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to HealingFocal Point BlogEMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsEMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy, Work Trauma and BIPOC Women

EMDR Therapy, Work Trauma and BIPOC Women

According to the Lean In Project 2021 report, "Women in the Workplace: Black Women," more than 60 percent of Black women have been personally affected by racial trauma in the last year. In a 2024 report from Lean In, "The State of Latinas in Corporate America," only one percent of C-suite executives are Latina. How can EMDR therapy help women of color deal with their trauma? Find out with Marisol Erlacher, LPC.Black Women Are Safer Working from Home with Simone Ross, TEDx Cherry Creek WomenResilience and Resistance Podcast with Marisol Solarte-ErlacherThe Highland Project on InstagramGo With That MagazineTM, EMDR & Racial Trauma, Fall 2020, Volume 25, Issue 3 (log in req)Focal Point Blog, How Can EMDR Therapists Increase Safety for BIPOC Clients?, July 11, 2022EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsEMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy and Stress Resilience

EMDR Therapy and Stress Resilience

The American Psychological Association defines stress resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress." Stress and trauma are often part of life. How can we learn to be more resilient when facing stress and trauma? Can EMDR therapy help? Find out what Rachael Miller, LCPC, NCC, says about EMDR and stress resilience. ResourcesFocal Point Blog: Stress and Understanding Resilience Through EMDRGo With That MagazineTM: Understanding Resiliency Through EMDR Therapy(login req), Volume 26, Issue 1, Winter 2021"How EMDR Works," English version, EMDR Netherlands, YouTube"How EMDR Works", Dutch version, EMDR Netherlands, YouTubeEMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsEMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy, Eating Disorders and Sexual Abuse

EMDR Therapy, Eating Disorders and Sexual Abuse

What happens when you see a therapist for an issue you are having, only to discover that there is another underlying issue fueling the first? Patty Cabot met EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Leah Leatherbee, LCSW-R, to help with her eating disorder, which was driven by years of sexual abuse. How can EMDR therapy help? Focal Point Blog: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders by Marnie DavisGo With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders (login req), Volume 28, Issue 4, Fall 2023Go With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy, Sexual Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence (login req), Volume 28, Issue 2, Spring 2023EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsEMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Dissociation in Children & Adolescents

EMDR Therapy for Dissociation in Children & Adolescents

How does EMDR therapy help children and teens make sense of the internal fragmentation of dissociation? An active and flexible approach to EMDR makes therapists bolder in leading young people to trauma work, even in cases with significant and complex early trauma. Children and teens have unique developmental challenges. How does an EMDR therapist structure the participation and support of attachment figures? EMDR certified therapist, consultant trainer, and play therapist Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW, RPT-S, shares what she knows. Playful EMDRFocal Point Blog: Creative BLS with Children and Adolescents Go With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy with Children & Adolescents (member login req)Go With That Magazine TM: EMDR Therapy and Challenging Teenagers (member login req)EMDR Therapy Toolkit for Children (English & Spanish) (member login req)EMDRIA Client Brochures for children (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsEMDRIA FoundationMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Eating Disorders

EMDR Therapy for Eating Disorders

Did you know that one person dies from an eating disorder every hour? Did you also know that EMDR therapy can help? EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Marnie Davis, MA. LMHC discusses her experience with clients who have eating disorders and how EMDR therapy heals. Jim Knipe's Loving Eyes ProtocolWhat is AIP (Adaptive Information Processing)? Internal Family Systems National Alliance for Eating DisordersThe Positive Treatment Goal by A.J. Popky Focal Point Blog: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders by Marnie DavisGo With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders (login req), Volume 28, Issue 4, Fall 2023The Association for Size Diversity and Health"Trauma-Informed Approaches to Eating Disorders" (book) by Editors Andrew Seubert, NCC, LMHC, and Pam Virdi, MEd, RMN, CPNEMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Serious Illness

EMDR Therapy for Serious Illness

Cancer. HIV/Aids. Long Covid. Back, joint, and muscular-skeletal pain. Pulmonary diseases. What do these all have in common? They are considered a serious illness. People who deal with them are usually in it for the long run. Serious illness is a health condition that carries a high risk of mortality AND either negatively impacts a person's daily function or quality of life, OR excessively strains their caregivers, according to the U.S. National Institutes for Health. Can EMDR therapy help deal with the trauma of the diagnosis? Yes, says EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer, and Consultant Rick Levinson, LCSW. Find out more in this episode. Resources"What is EMDR Therapy? Past, Present & Future," Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, Vol 15, Issue 4, 20218 Phases of EMDR Resources (member login req)EMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Panic Attacks

EMDR Therapy for Panic Attacks

According to the U.S. National Institute for Mental Health, an estimated 4.7 percent of the population experience a panic disorder at some time in their lives. They define a panic disorder as "an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress. These episodes occur “out of the blue,” not in conjunction with a known fear or stressor." EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant Carol Miles, MSW, LCSW, talks about how EMDR therapy can help with a panic disorder. ResourcesEMDR Therapy for Panic Attack Disorders with or without Agoraphobia, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: EMDR Scripted Protocols and Summary Sheets. Treating Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive, and Mood-Related Conditions (pp.51-70), Chapter: EMDR Therapy protocol for Panic Disorders with or without Agoraphobia. Ferdinand Horst, Ad de Jongh, 2015EMDR Treatment of Simple, Complex, and Associative Panic, EMDRIA Conference, 2020, OnDemand Course EMDR in the Treatment of Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia: A Case Description, Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Hvovi Bhagwager, 2016EMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy and Improving Sports Performance

EMDR Therapy and Improving Sports Performance

A study in 2022 from the National Council of Youth Sports reported that 60 million youths between the ages of six and 18 are playing organized sports. Yet, seven out of those 10 youths dropped out by age 13. Can past traumas impact an athlete's performance? Yes, says EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Jennie Abito Carlestav, LMFT. Learn more about how EMDR therapy can help to heal those traumas and improve performance in sports, the workplace and performing and the creative arts. ResourcesJennie Carlestav, LMFT direct websiteThis Is Your Brain on Sports by L. Jon Wertheim & Sam SommersThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.TICES (Target = image + cognition + emotions + sensations) Support for Sport - Mental Performance Warm-up ScriptThe Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script from the National Center for PTSD (VA)I Love to Watch You PlayHeartmath.comNational Council of Youth SportsEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA EMDR and Diversity, Community and Culture Special Interest Group (SIG)EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy and the American Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population

EMDR Therapy and the American Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population

According to the U.S. Census 2019, there were an estimated 22.9 million Asian Americans, 1.6 million Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), together accounting for 7.2 percent of the nation's population. The percentage of Asian alone-or-in-combination military veterans in 2021 was 2.4 percent. While the population numbers might seem small, the AANPHI community has also been touched by trauma. Enter EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant-in-Training Sherry Yam, LCSW, to discuss how EMDR therapy can help to heal members of this community and their collective trauma. ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA EMDR and Diversity, Community and Culture Special Interest Group (SIG)EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Suicide & Postvention

EMDR Therapy for Suicide & Postvention

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2021, 48,183 Americans died by suicide and 1.70 million attempts. The numbers tracked by the World Health Organization are more staggering: more than 700,000 people die each year by suicide. How can EMDR therapy help those considering or who have attempted and the family/friends they leave behind? EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Marlene Kenney talks to us about how EMDR therapists can help. Resources:4 Elements Script for Establishing Present Safety Resources 988 is the suicide and crisis hotline in the United States, or text TALK to 741741Ukraine Suicide HotlineThe Trevor ProjectOut of the Darkness Walks with the American Foundation for Suicide PreventionEMDR Early Intervention David Grand YouTube Channel with bilateral or binaural soundsEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CALearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Moral Injury

EMDR Therapy for Moral Injury

What is moral injury, and who can it impact? Moral injury, as defined by this episode's guest is: It is an existential and or spiritual crisis. that can be the consequence of having been trained to override the intrinsic and instinctive aversion to the taking of human life, that it is about killing, which is an act that can't be undone. And that humans are not prepared for the aftermath of that. It can also be the consequence of having engaged in combat operations, however necessary at the time, that creates a conflict between one's moral code and one's actions. There is that dissonance between what I was raised to believe, what I was taught to believe, what I do believe, and what I just had to do." Moral injury impacts military personnel, veterans, war correspondents, first responders, and medical personnel. Eva Usadi, MA, BCD, CGP, an EMDR-certified therapist and consultant, discusses how EMDR therapy can heal moral injury. Learn more about how EMDR therapy can heal moral injury. Resources:Trauma and Resiliency Resources, Inc.EMDR & PTSD YouTube Video, CBS NewsHealing the Heart and Soul of our Nation's Warriors: EMDR for Moral Injury, presented by Eva Usadi, EMDRIA Annual Conference, 2022Moral Injury Event Scale, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSDEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online Community for Military or First Responders and Protective Services Personnel (must be a member to log in)EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

Anti-Oppression EMDR Therapy for the LGBTQA+ Community

Anti-Oppression EMDR Therapy for the LGBTQA+ Community

What does it mean to create an anti-oppressive EMDR therapy practice? It means that EMDR therapists take account of the impact of power, inequity, and oppression on people and actively combat it. How can EMDR therapists offer anti-oppressive EMDR therapy for the LGBTQA+ community? EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and trainer Roshni Chabra, LMFT tells us how. Resources:The Trevor ProjectPray Away Netflix Documentary (Trigger Warning)Let's Talk EMDR podcast EMDR for Vicarious Trauma EpisodeLet's Talk EMDR podcastEMDR Therapy and Sexual Trauma Episode (Trigger Warning)Dr. Stephen Dansiger EMDR Therapy: Phases 1- 7 YouTube videoRoshni Chabra Core of Earth Grounding and Container Meditation YouTube videoDr. Jamie Marich, EMDR Therapy Demonstration: Phases 1-8 YouTube videoEMDRIA Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) PolicyEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online Community for Diversity, Community and CultureEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.orhabraLearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

Technical Innovations in Delivering EMDR Therapy

Technical Innovations in Delivering EMDR Therapy

The global COVID-19 pandemic forced us to find new ways to do things. Providing therapy was no different. Because of this, EMDRIA created Online EMDR Therapy Resources for its members. As the world emerged from lockdown, many EMDR therapists continued to see clients virtually. Are there potential tools that can help facilitate therapy sessions? Yes, says Tjeu Theunissen, a Dutch Ph.D. candidate, clinical psychologist, and EMDR therapist. He founded two E-health start-ups that focused on using innovative technology to make EMDR more efficient and effective. He is head of Research and Development at Dutch startup Moovd and provides online EMDR therapy from his practice in India. In his Ph.D., he researched the effectiveness of the developed EMDR applications and their working mechanisms. In this episode, Theunissen will discuss (new) technical innovations in EMDR and their efficacy and effectiveness in clinical practice. He will talk about other scientific research toward digital EMDR tools. Additional topics that will be discussed are practical and ethical considerations of using digital tools in EMDR and other trauma therapies. Resources:EMDR NetherlandsEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online Community for Neurodiversity EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy and Neurodiversity

EMDR Therapy and Neurodiversity

The Cleveland Clinic defines neurodivergent as people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. How can EMDR therapists work with this population, and what do they need to know to serve their clients? EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Laurel Thornton discusses EMDR therapy, neurodiversity, and the neurodivergent. The Network Balance Model of Trauma and Resolution - Level 1: Large-Scale Neural Networks, Journal of EMDR Practice & Research, D. Eric Chamberlin, Volume 13, Issue 2, May 2019Neurodiversity NetworkJudy Singer, Sociologist EMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online Community for Neurodiversity EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

EMDR Therapy for Vicarious Trauma

EMDR Therapy for Vicarious Trauma

What is vicarious trauma, and how can EMDR therapy help? How does our constant connection to images on the news or social media impact us? How do EMDR therapists find outlets for the trauma that they see and hear in their clients? Find out more from EMDR UK Accredited EMDR Therapist Lee Anna Simmons in this episode. ResourcesHeadington Institute"Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout: Tools for EMDR therapists," EMDR Therapy Quarterly, Autumn 2023, EMDR U.K."Vicarious Trauma and Self Care," October 2023, Lee Anna Simmons, YouTubeEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy ResourcesEMDRIA Client Brochures Focal Point BlogEMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 15,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.