The EMDR Maven

Special Guest Linda Ouellette - "What if I'm Talking Too Much?"

Linda Ouellette, LPC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Certified Therapist, and HAP/EMDR Institute Training Facilitator, joins us for discussion about when we talk too much as a therapist. Research is discussed related to the use of group EMDR protocols for on-going traumatic stress, and using them in schools to deal with bullying - great idea! Join us for a listen, and send in your questions, ideas and resources you'd like to pass along to others!

How to approach fear of conflict/people pleasing with EMDR therapy?

Serenity asks:  I am wondering what the best approach may be to utilize EMDR for fear of conflict and people pleasing concerns. How can se use EMDR therapy to get resolve the dysfunctional behavior/emotions/beliefs. Research on dysfunctional positive affect. Resource to teach clients who can imagine a shield that would protect them from critical statements, accusations, unpleasant comments, etc.

Special Guest Carol Miles LCSW - What are EMDR Intensives?

Carol Miles, LCSW, discusses EMDR Intensives and why they are effective. What does the research on intensives say?  Discussion on CIPOS resource.

How soon is too soon to do EMDR with a client?

How long do we have to wait before doing EMDR with a client who had a recent traumatic event? Research on the use of EMDR early intervention to prevent PTSD. Using coherent breathing/Heartmath as a resource.

How can I get into a specialized niche as an EMDR therapist?

Question from a listener: I have a special interest in applications of EMDR for overcoming psychological barriers to medical interventions. I'm curious to learn more about what other people pursue as niche areas of EMDR applications.

Research: The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on fibromyalgia

Resource: Healthy Capable Adult Self

What prescription drugs interfere with EMDR therapy?

1) Question of the week: What prescription drugs interfere with reprocessing? 2) Research on the use of EMDR for adults with suicidal ideation. 3) Using the Spiral exercise. 

Each podcast, we’ll answer the “Question of the Week," do a research review on a study of particular interest in EMDR therapy, and resources we can use. Free resources and advanced trainings are available at the website, EMDRDevelopment.com. Send your question, suggestions, favorite resources, and any other requests related to EMDR to me, Julie Miller, at jmiller4721@gmail.com! Let's have some fun!

The client has a crisis every week?

The client comes in every week with a crisis, and we can’t get to EMDR work. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of kinesthetic bilateral stimulation.   Francine Shapiro's light stream visualization for state change and containment. 

Client talking too much between sets?

Do you struggle with clients who talk a lot (too much?) between sets? Research on how EMDR therapy can help clients with tinnitus. Free resource idea!