PTSD is Caused by Inadequately Processed Memories Distressing events can overwhelm and interrupt the brain’s normal information processing system. When this happens, the sensory, cognitive, and emotional components of the traumatic experience are dysfunctionally held...
Many EMDR certified therapists tend to think of EMDR early interventions (EEI) as reserved for large scale community disasters, natural or manmade. However, they are very effective for individuals, couples, families and groups in any setting. If overwhelming...
What a joy! One of my favorite things about being an EMDR trainer is meeting wonderful therapists in other communities. At last week’s Back to Basics EMDR Refresher Class in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, I had the pleasure of working with more than twenty phenomenal EMDR...
EMDR Therapists are often curious about professional growth opportunities within the EMDR psychology community. It can be rather confusing. Who is on first? What’s on second….. We would like to take a moment to help clarify the different levels of development a...
These days, it seems like the scariest channel on TV is the weather channel. Not a day goes by without more news and images of natural disasters. The build-up to the hurricanes created anxiety and dread, while the earthquakes in Mexico struck suddenly and have left...