139: The EMDR Processing Myth [Beneath The Protocol]

Processing Doesn't Only Happen in Phase 4 Many EMDR therapists were taught that processing begins in Phase 4. But what if that assumption is limiting your clinical effectiveness? In this episode of Beneath the Protocol, Kambria Evans challenges one of the most common misunderstandings in EMDR and brain-based therapy: processing is much bigger than Phase 4. Whether you're an EMDR therapist, Brainspotting clinician, ART therapist, or another brain-based practitioner, understanding the different types of processing can completely change the way you conceptualize cases and support complex trauma. Instead of asking... "Are we still processing?" Kambria invites clinicians to ask… "What kind of processing is happening?" You'll discover why developmental work, somatic work, attachment repair, resource installation, and nervous system regulation aren't interruptions to therapy—they are therapy. If you've ever wondered: Am I moving too fast? Should I push or resource? Is this avoidance or wisdom? Did I leave Phase 4? Am I even doing EMDR correctly? ...this episode is for you. If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe to the Zero Disturbance Podcast. Leave a review. Share this episode with another trauma therapist. And if you're ready to move beyond basic training... Apply to The Consultation Program today: https://www.zerodisturbance.com/consultation-2022    Come learn with us at Zero Disturbance:  Want to learn more about empowering yourself on your terms? If you appreciated this episode, here's more ways to learn with Kambria! https://www.zerodisturbance.com/workwithkambria We also offer free resources for clients and therapists! Get access to our free client resource library for the most up-to-date tools and resources for your own journey.   Therapists, access our favorite free resources for designing high-value offers in The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle, https://www.zerodisturbance.com/free-resources    Note: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy. If you’re experiencing difficulties, please seek guidance from a licensed mental health provider. All stories, examples, and characters shared are fictionalized or composite representations. Any resemblance to actual persons or situations is purely coincidental and intended solely for educational illustration.  With a Masters in Education from Vanderbilt, Kambria has been creating trainings and teaching adult learners for over 20 years. As the Director of Education and Quality Improvement at Stanford Medical School, she created ease in complex systems, thereby giving medical trainees successful learning experiences. Now, as a dedicated mom, therapist, and EMDR Consultant, Kambria knows what it means to do things efficiently, effectively, and in a learner-centered way. When she isn't podcasting or creating online courses, you can find Kambria playing with her twins on a beach in California.