Listen "EMDR Phase 4 and Overcoming Fear in Beginner Clinicians [Episode 21]"
Episode Synopsis
Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Episode Description:Welcome back to another Episode of Future Template Podcast, and if this is your first time here; you are in for a treat! This week’s episode will be the first FILMED Podcast. If you would like to see me in all my glory- head over to my Youtube Channel and enjoy the view.Throughout the podcast, I discuss phase 4 of the 8-phase EMDR protocol, addressing common fears and ways to stay grounded during processing. I will highlight the importance of assessing for dissociation and understanding the client's entire history before proceeding with phase 4. As well as tie in some of my favorite ways to stay grounded during the session. To get all the HOT TEA (and to understand that reference) stay tuned until the end to ensure you get a feel for all of the resources available to you for processing, and grounding during therapy sessions.Topics covered:EMDR therapy fears and scare tactics in training.EMDR therapy and its effectiveness; despite fear and skepticismEMDR therapy techniques and strategies to stay groundedUsing EMDR therapy with clients while following protocolUsing NLP to analyze client memoriesUsing various trained techniques for staying grounded during therapy sessionsManaging stress and anxiety through breathing exercises and essential oilsUsing consultation to support you in this processConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparentResources from this episode:Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma by Laurel ParnellRelated episodes:Episode 20: Burnout and EMDR intensives for therapists, personal experiences with highly sensitive childEp 13 The Real Experience of Being an EMDR Therapist & a ParentEp 10 Adapting The 8 Phases of EMDR to the EMDR Intensive Model: Phases 3 & 4Quote:“ And it's such a shift in terms of how we think about what treatment looks like. And you know, we're like, Okay, I'm turning on these buzzers, I'm turning on this light bar, I'm tapping on you, I'm having you tap, like, it just feels weird” - Carolyn
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