Understanding EMDR

Four Blinks is an EMDR therapist-developed trauma processing tool meant to process one trauma memory (recent memories of being activated are fine! No need to dig up the past) with the lowest activation level possible i.e. without being retraumatized. Thomas Zimmerman is the developer of Four Blinks, a Flash like approach. In this episode we discuss the how and why's of Four blinks. Thomas Zimmerman's website: https://FourBlinks.com Tracy Lynch's website: https://www.tracylynch.com.au

After loss, Critical Incidents, Natural disasters our Nervous System is in overdrive leaving little room for logic reason and calm Last week the events in Bondi, NSW have left a community in grief, fear and shock. Pam Brown from the TRN Trauma Recovery Network teaches us a quick accessible useful tool to help regulate and bring stress down. This is not EMDR so can be used by lay people in a safe and effective way. To watch a demonstration of CID pls go to https://www.traumarecovery.network/home To sign up to the Trn for further resources and to Volunteer https://www.traumarecovery.network/home App: Destress App https://apps.apple.com/au/app/moovement/id6445959147

On today’s episode we yarn together with Anna Clarke. Anna helps us to better understand Neurodiversity affirming practice and shares her story with us. Anna and her company https://www.divergentfutures.com/ have some incredible resources and trainings on offer - check em out! Anna Clarke (they/them) Anna is a Psychologist and Play Therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people. With a background in Out of Home Care, they are passionate about the transformative powers of play in building healthier relationships and supporting emotion regulation. Anna holds a Master in Child Play Therapy and collaborates with parents, carers, schools, and stakeholders to provide collaborative care. They are passionate about early intervention, approaching behaviours through a trauma-informed and Neurodiversity-Affirming lens. Anna actively advocates for Neurodiversity-Affirming approaches to therapy. Anna is also experienced working with survivors of sexual assault and family violence. They are currently part of the Witness Intermediary Pilot Scheme within the Tasmanian Department of Justice, where they conduct communication assessments during police interviews and court proceedings. Anna is an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant and has undertaken advanced training in EMDR Therapy. Anna is an active member of the Australian EMDR Therapy community, contributing through collaborative research, facilitating a Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR Peer Group, and providing support for therapists wishing to integrate Neurodiversity-Affirming practise into EMDR Therapy. As Co-Director of Divergent Futures, they offer education, training, and consulting in Neurodiversity-Affirming practice. Anna is an experienced public speaker, addressing topics such as violent behaviours, trauma-informed care, managing power imbalances in therapy, and strengths-based treatment for eating disorders. Outside of their professional pursuits, Anna enjoys hiking in the Tasmanian bush, reading, boxing, and art. Workshop link https://www.divergentfutures.com/training EMDR peer group link https://www.divergentfutures.com/consultation/emdr Resources link https://www.divergentfutures.com/resources

Dr Jamie Marich - A Yarn about Dissociation Dr. Jamie Marich is the author of over fifteen books and manuals in the field of trauma, recovery, and expressive arts. With her work increasingly appealing to wider audiences than just her clinical colleagues, Jamie seeks to create material that facilitates transformation. Jamie is the keynote speaker at the 2024 EMDRAA conference, today we connect over the topic of dissociation. https://jamiemarich.com https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com Upcoming Training in Australia with Jamie https://www.naturebasedtherapies.com.au Training with Tracy Advanced Parts - Resource Therapy Foundation 2/3 July Advanced Training Clinical Resource Therapy Bali and or Online Oct 2024 https://www.tracylynch.com.au/training

The Innate Healing wisdom of the body in EMDR Therapy In this episode Sarah shares her wisdom with us about EMDR as an integrative transdiagnostic therapy. We talk about the AIP model being a body based model, Symptoms as a reflection of memory being triggered and once adaptive and much more! For EMDR Training and events with Sarah Schubert see https://www.drsarahschubert.com/training For EMDR consultation with Sarah see: ⁠https://www.drsarahschubert.com/consultation⁠ Dr Sarah Schubert with Dr Jenny Dwyer are also hosting Ann-Beckley Forest and Annie Monaco from Playful EMDR in Perth and Melbourne: https://www.drsarahschubert.com/playful-emdr For more information relating to Polyvagal Theory and the application to clinical practice: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/ and https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/home For information on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/ To learn about Lisa Dion’s Synergetic Play Therapy: https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/

Vivify Specific is a Resource Therapy (Advanced Parts) Action that helps us to ensure we are working with the best part of the client for the job at hand. In this episode Tracy talks us through how she uses this Action to help build a Bespoke Vivid Resource Team whilst taking a client history, combining phase 1 and 2 of standard EMDR Protocol. Tracy talks about the importance of waking up sensory - felt resources as a way to support phase 4 processing. If you would like more Information on Tracy Parts Informed Online Consultation groups or Resource Therapy Training pls email Jen on info@thrivewellnesshub.com or jump onto Tracy's website tracylynch.com.au

Madeleine Jablonski (she/her) is a Clinical Supervisor, Senior Clinician and EMDR Consultant at Mindful Living. She has experience supporting people with a range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, transition difficulties, identity issues, trauma (including complex childhood trauma). In todays episode we connect around Group EMDR, what is different? What is Similar? In this exciting new approach to EMDR. You can reach Madeleine via info@mindfulliving.com.au and learn more about EMDR Group Therapy here https://mindfulliving.com.au/emdr-group-program/ You can reach Tracy via her website tracylynch.com.au

Join with me as I yarn with Caroline Burrows Accredited EMDR Trainer, Consultant, All round wonderful human. Caroline shares with us her learnings about what new EMDR Therapists find as their challenges- what gets in the way of using EMDR after your training. We discuss a few themes that Caroline has discovered. To reach Caroline and access her Training, Workshops and Consultation Www.carolineburrows.com.au To reach Tracy. Www.tracylynch.com.au

Resource Therapy Foundation Training RT Informed EMDR Intensives Feb 2024 https://www.tracylynch.com.au/training Sherry Lee Smith. In todays episode Sherry helps us to better understand the nature of Eating disorders and attachment needs. Sherry-Lee Smith BA (Psych) Hons MAPS MAAP EMDRAA ISST CEDC Principal Psychologist/Director/Accredited EMDR Consultant and Practitioner/Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician Phoenix Holistic Health Centre admin@sherryleesmith.com www.sherryleesmith.com www.facebook.com/sherryleesmithpsychologist www.phoenixholistichealth.net

Dr Sarah Dominguez is an EMDR Trainer, Consultant and Researcher. She serves on the EMDRAA board, is a member of the EMDRAA Accreditation and Standards Committee, a committee member of the Australian Psychological Society EMDR Interest and is involved with EMDR Internationally. Today we yarn about Sarah's experience as a trainer and the way EMDR is evolving around the world and changing from being seen as a therapy primarily for PTSD, to a broad therapy approach that can be used alone or alongside other approaches. You can find out about Sarah's EMDR Basic Training and Advanced trainings via her website https://www.thewattlecentre.com/about-wattle-centre

Resource Therapy is a Trauma Informed empowering pychotherapy based on the understanding that the personality is composed of parts. Resource Therapy offers us a completed Parts model with clear structure and protocol. Jump in and have a listen to Tracy and Philipa as they begin to explain Resource Therapy and what a wonderful compliment it can be to EMDR. You can find our more about Philipa Thornton via www.ResourceTherapy.com.au You can follow Philipa on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/philipathornton/ You can learn more about Resource Therapy International via https://resourcetherapyinternational.com For more info on Tracy's Resource Therapy Foundation two day training visit tracylynch.com.au

Dr Cecile Boganin is a Clinical Psychologist who worked in the public and community mental health sectors for many years, as a result, she is highly experienced and skilled working with complex presentations and individuals from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. Cecile wrote her doctoral dissertation on the impact of memory in self-harming behaviours. She therefore has a particular interest in supporting people who engage in self-harm. Today we talk about the way Cecil works with her clients and their self harm parts and the advice she has for us. You can contact Cecil on cecile.boganin@gmail.com

I really enjoyed connecting with Shannon Bowman from create balance psychotherapy. Shannon is an Accredited Mental Health Practitioner and EMDR Therapist with an interest in burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It affects millions annually and can lead to severe mental health issues if left unchecked. Therapists are definitely not immune! Check out Shannon's Burnout to Balance mentoring program and more about Shannon below. About Shannon Bowman: Shannon is an integrative psychotherapist. He helps his clients get to the underlying cause of their mental health concerns. Shannon is the founder of Create Balance Psychotherapy & Counselling. ​He is an experienced and accredited mental health social worker (AMHSW), an Accredited EMDR Practitioner, psychotherapist and counsellor with the knowledge and skills to assist you through life’s difficulties. Some handy links: BB mentoring program - https://watch.wave.video/dont-let-burnout-take-over-your-life-aeE5413XytlKX8Cm

Kambria Evans from Zero disturbance Interviewed Tracy back in Jan 2022 on Tracy's work with EMDR Intensives. Tracy has now completed more than 100 EMDR Intensive sessions, both with Individuals and Couples. Tracy combines Attachment Informed EMDR and Resource Therapy (Advanced Parts Therapy) to help support her Intensive work. Tracy is available for Consultations and can be contacted via tracylynch.com.au To see Kambria's work visit https://www.zerodisturbance.com/work-with-kambria We hope you enjoy listening to her EMDR Intensive Journey.

Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia since 2008, Patricia has a breadth and depth of experience over the past decade. Patricia has worked in schools, colleges, not-for-profit agencies, community health clinics, corporate settings and private practice. She has provided counselling, assessments, facilitation of workshops and group therapy. Patricia is an EMDR Accredited Practitioner working toward Consultancy, She has particular interest in working with those overcoming family and domestic violence and associated trauma, as well as overcoming bullying and childhood trauma, in addition to improving confidence and mindset. In this episode we talk about the intersection of case Work and Therapy in the DV FV space. Phase 4 Readiness and Patricia's learnings around DV FV Myths. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia since 2008, Patricia has a breadth and depth of experience over the past decade. Patricia has worked in schools, colleges, not-for-profit agencies, community health clinics, corporate settings and private practice. She has provided counselling, assessments, facilitation of workshops and group therapy. Patricia is an EMDR Accredited Practitioner. She has particular interest in working with those overcoming family and domestic violence and associated trauma, as well as overcoming bullying and childhood trauma, in addition to improving confidence and mindset. You can learn more about Patricia and reach her here - https://www.gallagherpsychology.com.au/about

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/ https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/ You can listen to Marie's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/this-complex-life/id1459084811 https://open.spotify.com/show/19N3wtZlpJTiBjJit2zqap?si=01ddb992db504cf6

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 Perth: https://catherinehynes.net/working-with-dissociation-advanced-topics/ Recognising and Managing Resistance in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Qld https://catherinehynes.net/recognising-and-managing-resistance/ Tracylynch.com.au

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 Training: https://emdrintegrative.com.au/ Contact Email: liam@emdrintegrative.com.au

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 soon and you can find out more via her website or email directly tracylynchcounselling@gmail.com tracylynch.com.au

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 the participant brings to the workshop. Join us as we explore this excellent innovation and more. www.sevahouse.com.au - workshops and training to register for fishbowls Michele Bowes - www.emdrrelational.com Amy English - www.bridgebackconsulting.com Attachment Informed EMDR Training https://emdrfocus.com/emdr-support/what-is-attachment-informed-emdr/ Resource Therapy - Advanced Parts Training https://resourcetherapyinternational.com