As a kid, I would rarely raise my hand in class because I had such an extreme fear of being wrong. As any of my colleagues will tell you, I have become much more outspoken. But it wasn’t until I was in graduate school in my mid-20s that I finally felt confident speaking up, recognizing …
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We need to move beyond “trauma informed care.” This should no longer be the minimum standard of what Master’s level therapists and social workers should be offering to clients. We need true, trauma informed therapy practices to be taught from our foundational graduate programs. After over a decade working in non-profits and 6 years managing …
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Watching Lindsay Clancy’s prescribers, I’m struck by a few things. I’m not here to weigh in on their individual practices, but to speak to the ways that the system as a whole does not prepare clinicians to practice independently. Therapists are under-prepared to practice independently. Working in non-profits for 11 years, I saw clinicians move …
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Most new EMDR therapists’ fears fall into 6 themes that are addressed through EMDR consultation.
EMDR is an 8-phase modality and we will not begin bilateral stimulation (BLS) until phase 4. Before we can get there, I will support you with maintaining a sense of control and emotional regulation. Below is an overview of what to expect in EMDR therapy with me.
In this post, I outlined why it makes sense to become an EMDR-Certified therapist. It makes sense to become certified to demonstrate competency and attract more of the clients who fit your specialization. Whether you’ve made the decision to become EMDR-certified or are addressing anxieties around utilizing EMDR with your clients, it’s important to find …