Season 5! We Built a Community for Therapists — Here’s Why (Kathy on the Couch Launch)

================================================================KATHY ON THE COUCH PODCASTSHOW NOTES | Episode 01Launching a Therapist Community for EMDR, Grief Therapy & Trauma TrainingHosts: Kathy Couch, LCSW & Tony Parmenter, MA, LCMHCPublished: February 2026================================================================ ----------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE SUMMARY---------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of Kathy on the Couch, EMDR therapist and traumaspecialist Kathy Couch introduces a brand-new therapist membershipcommunity built around grief therapy techniques, trauma therapisttraining, and EMDR continuing education. Designed for clinicians atevery stage — from newly trained EMDR practitioners to seasoned grieftherapists — this community offers monthly CE credits, live groupconsultation, clinical tools, and a private professional network. If you've been searching for meaningful connection, practical resources,and a space that truly understands the weight of trauma and grief work,this is where you belong. ----------------------------------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE---------------------------------------------------------------- [00:00] Self-Paced Course Access, Community Q&A & Clinical Resource Library[00:19] Basic Membership Overview — What You Get for $9/Month[00:41] Pro Membership — NBCC CE Credits, Discounts & Grief Therapy Resources ($29/Month)[01:03] CE Builder Tier — Extended EMDR & Grief Therapy Training Workshops[01:37] EMDR University Alumni Special — CE Builder Access for $19/Month[01:51] Why This EMDR Therapy Community Exists: The Gap in Trauma & Grief Training[02:09] Leadership, Marketing & Building Your Identity as a Trauma Therapist[02:31] Personal Launch Story + Your Invitation to Join the Community ----------------------------------------------------------------WHAT WE EXPLORE---------------------------------------------------------------- • The vision behind building a trauma and grief therapy learning community• Membership tiers designed for different stages of clinical growth• How EMDR consultation, connection, and structured learning build competency and confidence• How therapists can expand into leadership, teaching, and professional identity development beyond traditional clinical roles A central theme: therapists are not meant to carry this work alone.Meaningful growth happens through community, mentorship, and shared learning. ----------------------------------------------------------------MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW---------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC MEMBERSHIP — $9/month · Self-paced course access · Community Q&A and peer support · Clinical tool and product library with practical resources · One-hour consultation for trauma or grief · Free case presentation and treatment planning form · Clinician handouts for grief and trauma work PRO MEMBERSHIP — $29/month Everything in Basic, plus: · 1 NBCC CE credit per month (trauma or grief focus) · Member discounts on workshops and products · Live giveaways from the Rewired360 t-shirt shop · Additional handouts and podcast bonuses CE BUILDER TIER Designed for clinicians wanting deeper EMDR and grief training: · Extended CE workshops (3, 4, or 6-hour trainings) · Deep-dive specialty content · Early access to new CE courses and tools · Free copy of the Documenting in the 8 Phase Protocol Workbook · Additional discounts ⭐ EMDR University alumni receive CE Builder access for just $19/month ----------------------------------------------------------------KEY TAKEAWAYS---------------------------------------------------------------- · Practical clinical tools matter more than theory alone · Community and consultation accelerate trauma therapy competency · Therapists can grow beyond clinical roles into leadership, teaching, and curriculum development · You are never meant to carry the weight of this work alone ----------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED---------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Kathy on the Couch Membership Community: https://www.rewired360.com/koc-membership All Rewired360 EMDR Training Programs: https://rewired360.ce-go.com/courses/all All Links & Resources (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/rewired360 EMDR Intensives & Dharma Dr. EMDR Tappers: Find links at linktr.ee/rewired360 Free Facebook Group for EMDR Therapists: Available at linktr.ee/rewired360 Rewired360 Swag Store: https://www.rewired360.com YouTube Channel — Everything EMDR: Available at linktr.ee/rewired360 ----------------------------------------------------------------JOIN THE COMMUNITY---------------------------------------------------------------- Ready to stop carrying it alone? The Kathy on the Couch Membership Community is now open — a privatespace built for grief and trauma therapists who want real clinicaltools, monthly NBCC CE credits, live EMDR consultation, and a communityof clinicians who truly get it. Explore membership tiers and join today: rewired360.com/kathyonthecouch ----------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT YOUR HOSTS---------------------------------------------------------------- KATHY COUCH, LCSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, FTKathy is the founder and lead trainer for Rewired360, specializing inEMDR therapy training and continuing education for mental healthprofessionals. She is a Fellow in Thanatology who develops comprehensivetraining curricula, certification programs, and professional resourcesfor grief and trauma therapists. Kathy hosts the Kathy on the Couchpodcast and operates Willow Creek Counseling. When Kathy isn't workingwith clinicians, you can find her enjoying holistic therapies andspending time with her husband, children, and twin boys. TONY PARMENTER, MA, LCMHC, EMDRIA Approved ConsultantTony is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified EMDRTherapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and founder of Seiyu Institutefor Health & Training, L3C. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served inOperation Enduring Freedom, Tony specializes in complex trauma andintergenerational healing, integrating EMDR therapy, ACT, polyvagaltheory, Reiki, clinical hypnosis, and Therapeutic Fly-fishing withEMDR (TF-EMDR)(R). ----------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW---------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review.Your support helps us reach more trauma and grief therapists who needthis community. Find us at: www.rewired360.com ----------------------------------------------------------------DISCLAIMER---------------------------------------------------------------- The information shared on this podcast reflects the perspectives andexperiences of our guests and hosts. It is not intended to substitutefor professional consultation, supervision, or individual guidance.If you have questions about how to apply any concepts discussed, consultyour clinical supervisor, consultant, or local licensing board. Alwaysfollow research-based protocols and best practices in your work. ----------------------------------------------------------------FILE INFO---------------------------------------------------------------- Document Title: EP01_KathyOnTheCouch_ShowNotes – v1 – 2026-02-18Version: 1.0Status: FinalCreated By: Kathy on the Couch | Claude AI Tool – 2.5.26Owner: Kathy Couch – Rewired360 © 2026 Rewired360(TM) – Confidential & Proprietary ================================================================END OF SHOW NOTES================================================================