Our work and our mission is to redefine therapy and our conversations are about the art and practice of healing. This blog was launched in May 2018 by Dr. Jamie Marich, affiliates, and friends.
Originally published on the Dancing Mindfulness Expressive Arts Therapy Blog, 5/4/2017 If you’ve followed Dancing Mindfulness and other projects connected to my Institute for Creative Mindfulness work, you’ve likely encountered the hashtag #redefinetherapy. What started as a book chapter and a hashtag is quickly turning into a movement that you
I am a therapist who believes in clinically appropriate self-disclosure in sessions. Further, I am open about my own struggles with mental health and addiction, coming out very publicly as a professional living with dissociative identities in 2018. Because of my leadership in this area, many people have consulted me
I am beyond grateful that Dr. Sarah Schubert, a well-respected EMDR Therapy trainer, researcher, and co-editor of the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of EMDR Therapy sat down to have this interview with me on “How Much Preparation is Needed in Phase 2?” I truly appreciated the approach that Sarah took to
I travel in many circles that are full of people who want to change the world. Whether they are therapists, therapist educators, spiritual practitioners, or political advocates, changing this messy, wounded world is on a lot of peoples’ hearts. And of course, there are massive differences of opinion and perspective
There is a common question that I see pop up in EMDR Therapy message boards and networking groups, both from EMDR therapists and members of the general public: What about EMDR Therapy for Complex Trauma? I often answer such a question, admittedly with some of my usual cynicism: What about it?
As I continue to watch more specialty protocols, models, and innovations develop from EMDR Therapy and within EMDR Therapy, there is a message that is sometimes subtle and sometimes very direct. “Learn our approach to EMDR Therapy and you will not have to worry about your clients dissociating!” Sigh. The
As my conversation with Dr Jamie Marich is released for Pride Month 2026, I want to offer this personal and professional reflection in my own voice. It is a reflection on identity, healing, accountability, and solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities. For well over a decade, my position has been clear: I
Expanding EMDR and Therapy Accessibility NOTE: You will notice that I refer to myself using person-first language (person with a disability) rather than disability-first language (disabled person). This is my personal preference and may not be the same for everyone. The best practice is to always ask individuals how they
Just Stop, I Can’t Handle It. It’s More Pressure Than You Think. Your Choices For Me Become My Regets. It’s Harder Than You Realize. You’re Asking More Than You Think. Please Stop, This Is Not Happening To You. It’s Happening To Me. I May Be Strong. Just Maybe I Could
“On a scale of 0-10, how would you rate your pain today, Jamie?,” she asked. “You know I really hate that question,” I replied. “I know, I know, but if you had to average it?,” she persisted. No, this was not an exchange between my EMDR Therapist and I, although