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Articles, Podcasts, and Videos

Articles and Podcasts

These informative articles provide insight and new tools about topics of importance for every EMDR therapist. 

The Powerful Healing of EMDR

Deany Laliotis was interviewed on That Relationship Show’s podcast to talk about the healing power of EMDR therapy and how that intersects with EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. The podcast is led by two certified EFT therapists, Deb and Naomi. They talk about how EMDR and EFT can treat attachment trauma, the importance of the relationship, and the challenge of working with shame. 

Difficult Conversations in the Therapy Room

We're excited to share an article Deany Laliotis, LICSW & Katie Quinlan, CMHC co-wrote featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Go With That® magazine, published by EMDRIA™. In "Difficult Conversations in the Therapy Room," we explore real-life vignettes from our practices, offering insight into the subtle, yet powerful, implicit conversations we often have with our clients.

AI and Mental Health: Why Human Presence Still Matters in Therapy

I was recently interviewed for a thought-provoking piece in Forbes, “Are We Witnessing the Birth of Machine Psychology?”—a timely exploration into the growing use of AI chatbots as mental health companions.As therapists, we’re witnessing a cultural shift. More people—especially younger generations...

AIP Case Conceptualization: Easier Said Than Done? 

Deany Laliotis wrote, “AIP Case Conceptualization: Easier Said Than Done?” in the Spring 2026 issue of Go With That® magazine published by EMDRIA™. 
In this feature article, she explores an important understanding in EMDR case conceptualization with complex trauma: moving beyond what happened to what happened next.   

Relational EMDR Therapy: Showing Up for Our Clients

Deany Laliotis, LICSW, talks about the Relational Way of EMDR Therapy. Deany shares her experience with a new client who was suffering from feelings of depression, isolation and loss after a big move and personal life changes.



What is EMDR Therapy? Past, Present, and Future Directions

Deany Laliotis and the EMDRIA Council of Scholars propose a consensus definition of EMDR therapy, distinguishing EMDR psychotherapy, treatment protocols, and derived techniques. Published in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (2021).

“Trauma and Teletherapy” by Deany Laliotis

Just Published in Psychotherapy Networker!
When Psychotherapy Networker Editor, Rich Simon PhD, wanted to focus an issue of the legendary magazine on teletherapy, he asked Deany Laliotis to write the feature article.

G-REP and the Science of Stabilization: Early Findings Point to Real Impact 

The Challenge of Immediate Trauma Response. 
In the field of trauma treatment, one of the greatest challenges clinicians face is how to respond in the immediate aftermath of crisis; when distress is...

Minority Mental Health Care Access

We’re therapists. We believe that the healing work we do helps people live fuller, more authentic lives. We want to help ease suffering and resolve trauma, but the desire to help may not be enough in...

LGBTQ+ Resources for Therapists

It’s a fundamental principle among mental health professionals that creating a safe space and establishing trusting relationships with clients is essential for healing. When your client is a member of...

How EMDR Training Can Transform Your Clinical Practice

You became a therapist because you want to help clients overcome barriers, heal wounds and lead a fulfilling life. You also want a healthy growing practice, so you can help as many clients as possible...

Four Key Questions to Ask before You Choose an EMDR Basic Training

EMDR training requires a commitment of time and resources, so it's important to take some time to choose from among the many websites offering EMDR Basic Training. All of them claim to be "the best"...

Videos

These videos cover a broad range of topics for every EMDR therapist. Enjoy the shows!

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Simple First Steps with Complex Trauma

This 5-minute video blog outlines the simple, yet important task of helping our clients who learned to avoid their inner life, approach.  Slowly, but incrementally, we help them touch into a moment, perhaps between us in the session, that's just okay, if not pleasant.  It's about memory strengthening, not just installing resources.  Helping our clients harvest real-time moments, both in and out of sessions, gives them an opportunity to discover that they can actually tolerate their inner experience now, with help, in a way they couldn't before.
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The Evolution of EMDR

In 1989, Francine Shapiro, originator of EMDR, published a study introducing the positives effects of EMD—Eye Movement Desensitization—a technique that promised to be highly effective at relieving the symptoms of trauma—especially PTSD. In that same year, comparative studies confirmed its effectiveness.
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Troubleshooting EMDR Process

So, your client is stuck during memory processing?I think we’ve all had the experience—your client is in the middle of the memory processing when you check to discover that not much is changing. Your physical sense tells you things have stalled. What then?  Your first step is to find out what your client is experiencing, so you can figure out what they need to keep going.
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EMDR is an Integrated Psychotherapy for Transformational Healing

In this EMDR video tutorial, Deany unpacks all the elements that are part of EMDR therapy—attachment theory, somatic processes, parts work, affective neuroscience, and more. She explains how they work together with EMDR to offer clients transformational healing that lasts.
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Identifying the Desired Outcome

In this quick, compelling video, Deany Laliotis shares a powerful example that illustrates the predicament. As she unpacks the case of a client who is “stuck,” Deany details how and why it happened as well as what to do instead
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Becoming an EMDR Therapist

Becoming an EMDR therapist is making a commitment to personal and professional growth.  It requires us to take a leap into the unknown, to tolerate learning something new that often makes us feel inadequate if not unskilled, at least for a little while.  But then, something happens.  Our clients get better despite our not knowing exactly what to do or how to do it right.  Yes, it's that powerful and effective.  Join us on the journey.  It never ends, but, as a lifelong learner, you don't want it to, either.

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