Understanding Dissociation: A Guide for EMDR Intensive Therapists [Episode 14]

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Have you ever wondered if EMDR intensives can benefit clients with dissociation? In my basic EMDR training, I got really scared by disassociation and I learned that it was automatic rule-out for phrases 3 and 4 because you could harm your clients but is that really the case? Today, I'll spill all the secrets about EMDR intensives and dissociation!I'm here to debunk those misconceptions and show you why dissociation should not be a barrier to providing effective EMDR intensive treatment. I'll walk you through practical techniques and strategies for working with dissociative clients, ensuring their safety, and building trust along the way. Plus, I'll reveal the unique benefits of offering EMDR intensives for dissociative clients, allowing for deeper exploration, more impactful trauma processing, and ultimately, greater healing and transformation. So, let's dive in and explore how EMDR intensives can be a valuable tool in supporting clients with dissociation!Topics covered on EMDR Intensives And Dissociation:What is dissociation and how does it impact EMDR therapy?How was dissociation presented in my basic training, and why is dissociation not an automatic rule-out for EMDR therapy?How can therapists build skills in working with dissociative clients and offer effective EMDR treatment?How can EMDR intensive therapy be beneficial for dissociative clients?What techniques can be used to work with dissociative clients during EMDR intensives?Connect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparentRelated episodes:The Real Experience of Being an EMDR Therapist & a Parent [Ep 13]Quote:“A dissociative client is a human being who needs to be treated like a human being, not like a specimen, not like an oddity. That is where you do harm.” - Carolyn