Join us as we yarn with Marie Vakakis,  Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer. Marie's passion lies in supporting young people to improve their mental wellbeing by building strong relationships and connections. Marie reminds us of the importance of the system our clients are part of and how EMDR Therapy can be a useful tool to go deeper.   Connect with Marie: https://thetherapyhub.com.au/ https://marievakakis.com.au/ ...

In this Episode Dr Catherine Hynes helps us to better understand Dissociation. Catherine brings us her knowledge from a neuroscience and neuropsychology perspective. Catherines warmth and understanding give us a great taste of her upcoming and ongoing training to better equip us as Therapist working in the complex trauma space.  www.catherinehynes.net/trainings Complexity to Clarity: https://pracademics.thinkific.com/courses/complexity-to-clarity Working with Dissociation: Advanced Topics in...

Today Liam and I yarn about EMDR and grief... Liam is currently completing his Phd on EMDR and the impact on prolonged grief. As humans one certainly is that we will all face loss along with our clients, equipping ourselves with knowledge and understanding about grief is essential. Join us as we continue this important conversation.    You can learn more about Liam via:  Liam Spicer Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/liam-spicer EMDR Integrative...

In this episode Tracy takes us through some examples of how to Resource our clients well. Resourcing our clients is an essential part of Phase 2 EMDR Therapy. Using techniques and protocol from Resource Therapy - Advanced Ego State Parts Therapy Tracy guides us through a deeper sensory experience of Resourcing. When we are able to awaken relevant Adaptive Resources within our clients, those parts become allies in our work. Tracy has a face to face Resource Therapy training coming up...

EMDR in a Fish Bowl, Attachment Informed EMDR, and Resource Therapy with Michelle Bowes and Amy English What a delight it was to yarn with EMDRA Consultants Michelle Bowes and Amy English about their innovative consultation groups and heart for Parts and Attachment work. EMDR in a fish bowl is a demonstration between an EMDR Therapist and a volunteer. Demonstration includes attachment-informed EMDR, intergenerational EMDR, ego state work, dreams and polyvagal theory, depending on what...

On this episode I meet with Aunty Pam Brown one of our Elders in the Australian EMDR Community. Pam was the first President of EMDRA, our EMDR Australian Association. Pam trained under Franciene Shapiro in the 70's amongst a turbulent world changing background. Listen as Pam tells her personal story of what EMDR means to her and hear Pam's heart on EMDR and her passion for Humanitarian endeavors. Pam also shares with us on the TRN. Trauma Recovery Network, and how you can get...

Join Tracy as she yarns with Katrina Mason about her experience as an EMDR Client. Katrina has been in the helping profession for many years and currently is the Director and Owner of Sustainability in Service. Recently Katrina was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and sort EMDR to help her ready herself for treatment and to let go of ways of being, that no longer served her. Katrina shares from the heart and invites us into her story and healing Journey. You can contact Katrina through the links...

A great chat with Nadene Van Der Linden on her Journey with EMDR and the match of  Schema Therapy and EMDR. Upcoming webinar: *NEW* Polyvagal Theory Made Simple – Nadene van der Linden Master class recording: Schema Therapy and EMDR – Nadene van der Linden Links – Nadene van der Linden Nadene van der Linden - YouTube EMDRAA conference booth https://whova.com/portal/webapp/emdra_202210/exhibitors/245040/   You can reach Tracy the host of Understanding EMDR Therapy at...

In this episode, I yarn with EMDR Trainer and Consultant, Caroline Burrows about her journey with EMDR, her early challenges and the challenges she sees new EMDR Therapist facing, plus a few tips to overcome them. To learn more about Caroline, visit https://www.carolineburrows.com.au/ To learn more about Tracy Lynch visit www.tracylynch.com.au If you would like to suggest a guest for the podcast or suggest a specific topic related to EMDR, you can reach us at [email protected]

Welcome to Understanding EMDR, an Australian Podcast. This podcast is a place to yarn, connect, share knowledge and grow our understanding of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy) together. Tracy Lynch is descendant of the Wiriaduji Nation and an Accredited EMDRAA Consultant. Tracy specialises in EMDR intensive, working with First Nations people and working with complex trauma. Tracy is a Clinical Counsellor and Supervisor and holds a Degree in Adult Education. Tracy...