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Identifying the Desired Outcome

Clients who are easily triggered into a state of hyper-vigilance, may tell you they’d prefer to respond from a place of calm. Completely understandable! But making “calmness” the desired outcome after processing can be equally problematic.  

In this quick, compelling video, Deany Laliotis shares...

The Mindful Stance of the EMDR Therapist: Four Reminders to Avoid the Trauma Triangle

Let’s face it, one of the common adaptions to trauma that therapists share is the overdeveloped role of rescuer. It is easy for some of us to step into the trauma triangle through this dynamic. It is so automatic we may not even notice when we do. 

Let’s be curious together:  

  • Are there...

On Fidelity

The issue of fidelity has been around for as long as EMDR has been in existence. In the early days, before any training and accreditation standards existed, we discussed our cases together informally. We shared our fears and our mistakes as well as our triumphs. Francine published a newsletter with...

What is Resolution, Actually?

In EMDR therapy, the resolution of a Target Memory is defined as a SUD of 0, VOC of 7 and a clear Body Scan.  That means the client experiences no actual distress when bringing up what remains of the memory. The client also resonates with their positive belief to be “absolutely true,” about...