Category: Dissociation & Addiction

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Let’s Stop Ethics-Shaming Things We Don’t Like

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,

September 3, 2026

How Much Preparation is Needed in Phase 2?: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Schubert

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

August 31, 2026

Treating Complex Trauma with EMDR is Nothing New

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

July 29, 2026

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You Cannot Dissociation-Proof a Protocol

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

June 24, 2026

Can We Measure Human Pain with a Number?

“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

March 2, 2026

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What Couples Therapists Know about Escaping a Dictatorship

The behaviors associated with an abusive narcissist (AN) aren’t confined to intimate relationships. They scale. In relationships it’s intimate partner violence (IPV). In families it’s

February 6, 2026

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Dissociation is Not a Dirty Word: Revisited

When I began drafting Dissociation Made Simple at the beginning of 2022, I thought the phrase dissociation is not a dirty word might be a better title for the

February 4, 2026

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What Mental Health Care Can Learn From Spiritual Care

I am a trauma survivor who has been repeatedly failed by therapy. I am also a trauma therapist questioning if I want to stay in

February 2, 2026

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Beware the Healing Police

Every week I seem to hear a colleague or someone in the online space taking about teaching people the skills that they need to regulate

January 27, 2026

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To “The Justice League”- Thank You

Since beginning my therapeutic journey in 2008, I have made it a practice—without fail—to say“Thank you” as I walk out of every session. On the

January 22, 2026

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An Open Letter to EMDR Therapy Trainers on Working with Trainees Who Dissociate

To my knowledge I was the first EMDR Therapy trainer and author to “come out” as a person living with dissociative identities. And not in

January 15, 2026

A Case for Phase 1a and 1b

I often tell my EMDR Therapy students that if I had it my way, I would place EMDR Therapy Phase 2 (Preparation) before EMDR Therapy

December 10, 2025

Wrapping Up the Advanced Certificate Program in Dissociation Studies in 2026

With Dr. Jamie Marich selling the Institute for Creative Mindfulness at the end of 2026, she is also bringing an end to the Advanced Certificate Program in

November 11, 2025

Therapy is Not a Science

Could it be that we’ve gone too far in stripping the spirit and soul out of therapy and have created a new altar of empirical

November 5, 2025

Changing Lives Through Lived Experience

Tears filled my eyes when I took to the podium for my presentation at the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Annual Conference on Sunday, September 14

September 19, 2025

Beyond “Calm Safe Space”: A Phase II Resourcing Protocol for EMDR Therapists Working with Dissociative Systems

As EMDR therapists working with clients who have Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or complex dissociative systems, Phase II resourcing isn’t just a step—it’s the foundation.

August 13, 2025