Tag: EMDR Therapy

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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

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Disability Competence Is Clinical Competence

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

April 21, 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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We’re Focusing on the Wrong Things

Figure skating was my first real passion. Even though my clumsy body and neurodivergent way of being kept me from ever having a chance to

February 11, 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