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The EMDR Maven

by Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LIAC

EMDR Therapy is a complex but powerful form of psychotherapy, and EMDR therapists need input from other experts in the approach to keep learning. The EMDR Maven podcast provides an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain expertise from others with strong passion, knowledge and experience in EMDR therapy. Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LIAC, has this knowledge and passion, and communicates in a clear and articulate manner as do the guests invited to share their own expertise in the field of EMDR therapy. Julie is an EMDRIA Approved Basic and Advanced Trainer, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Certified EMDR Therapist. She has trained hundreds if not thousands of therapists in EMDR therapy across the US and internationally. She also trains clinicians in advanced topics, such as EMDR & addiction, first responders, and complex trauma.

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Episodes

  1. Special Guest Sarah Osborne on EMDR & Treatment of Addiction

    Join the conversation with Sarah Osborne, LPC, LADC, NCC, certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant, and EMDR HAP Facilitator, as we discuss her history of using EMDR therapy with addiction.

  2. Special Guest Vincent Kelly on the use of EMDR Therapy with Drug Court Participants

    Vincent Kelly provides EMDR therapy to outpatient clients involved with Drug Court in Iowa. Listen to his perspectives on this population and how he uses EMDR therapy!

  3. Special Guest Rehna Becker and Using EMDR with Incarcerated Individuals

    Special Guest Rehna Becker discusses her work using EMDR and addiction protocols in the treatment of incarcerated individuals. She is passionate about this work, so listen and learn how EMDR therapy can help these individuals transform their lives, no matter where they live!

  4. Special Guest Hope Payson on Group EMDR and Addictions

    Hope Payson has over 30 years of experience in addiction and trauma treatment, including EMDR therapy. She is the author of the chapter on Group & Addiction in "EMDR and Group Therapy," and the producer of the documentary "Uprooting Addiction" available on Amazon Prime and your public library…

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  5. Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 3)

    Just do it! Be brave and use your EMDR training with those clients who struggle with substance or behavioral addictions/compulsivity. Susan discusses her integrative use of EMDR therapy in her work. Last part of the conversation with Susan, I promise!

  6. Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 2)

    Susan Brown LCSW discusses her work with EMDR therapy and IFS in the treatment of addictions. Is addiction really a disease? How therapists can help reduce stigma. Part 2 of the conversation.

  7. Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 1)

    Susan Brown LCSW discusses her work with EMDR therapy and IFS in the treatment of addictions. Myths are debunked. Part 1 of the conversation.

  8. EMDR Therapy & Addictions: Research and Challenges

    EMDR therapy is a powerful form of psychotherapy, but what does research say about using it with addictions? Let's debunk some myths about EMDR and addictions, and explore some challenges in using EMDR therapy with this population. Got questions! Contact Julie Miller, LPC, LIAC, CCTP-II, the...

  9. Where does addiction come from? Does it matter?

    Even the government of the United States has an opinion on the causes of addiction - is it a disease? A coping skill? An effort to medicate symptoms of trauma or mental illness? A habit? A lifelong condition? Does it matter? Explore theories of where addictions/compulsions come from and why we…

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  10. Season 2 Begins! EMDR Therapy & Addictions

    EMDR therapy has been researched as part of comprehensive treatment for addictions, including substance use disorder and behavioral compulsivities. If you work in the addiction field and have been trained EMDR therapy, join me to learn more about using this powerful form of treatment with your...

  11. Special Guests Paula Krentzel & Jennifer Tattersall - What's the Distancing Approach for OCD?

    Join the developers of the Distancing Approach to treat clients with OCD using EMDR therapy. These women are fonts of knowledge and experience!

  12. Is it okay to do EMDR with pregnant people? Special Guest Beth Brown

    Beth Brown tackles a very common question for EMDR therapists - is it safe to use EMDR therapy when someone is pregnant? What does the research say?

  13. How can I do EMDR with kids without spending a fortune on supplies? Special Guest Stacy Eggsware

    EMDRIA-Approved Trainer & Consultant, Stacy Eggsware, joins us to discuss EMDR therapy with kids, without having to spend a ton of money on supplies! She's got great ideas about how to get started. She also discusses research showing the effectiveness of EMDR therapy with kids.

  14. Special Guest Jason Linder, PsyD: What about EMDR with couples? How does that work?

    Dr. Jason Linder joins us to discuss his integration of EFT couples therapy with EMDR, and what he learned from his research! He discusses a brilliant resource for preparation of a couple for this work.

  15. What about repressed or false memories?

    A colleague has questions about a client who is having intrusive images and the client believes they are repressed memories coming up after using a hallucinogen one time. Am I creating false memories? Is it dissociation? What can I do with EMDR for this client?

  16. Is EMDR effective with OCD? Special Guest Beth Brown

    How can you use EMDR with OCD? Is it effective? What resources or preparation should I do? Join Beth Brown as she discusses these topics and walks us through an integrative treatment for OCD, which includes EMDR!

  17. What if my client is afraid to do EMDR?

    What if my client is afraid to do EMDR? Research addressing matching modality to sensory components of the memory. Vertical eye movements & dopamine.

  18. "What about EMDR with mass shooting survivors?" Special Guest Dr. Deborah Vinall

    EMDR seems like it would be helpful for mass shooting survivors, but is it? Dr. Deborah Vinall talks to us about her work and research with this population, and introduces us to a new resource idea! Please leave your questions and reviews in the comment section!

  19. Special Guest Linda Ouellette - "What if I'm Talking Too Much?"

    Linda Ouellette, LPC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Certified Therapist, and HAP/EMDR Institute Training Facilitator, joins us for discussion about when we talk too much as a therapist. Research is discussed related to the use of group EMDR protocols for on-going traumatic stress, and using them in...

  20. How to approach fear of conflict/people pleasing with EMDR therapy?

    Serenity asks: I am wondering what the best approach may be to utilize EMDR for fear of conflict and people pleasing concerns. How can se use EMDR therapy to get resolve the dysfunctional behavior/emotions/beliefs. Research on dysfunctional positive affect. Resource to teach clients who can…

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  21. Special Guest Carol Miles LCSW - What are EMDR Intensives?

    Carol Miles, LCSW, discusses EMDR Intensives and why they are effective. What does the research on intensives say? Discussion on CIPOS resource.

  22. How soon is too soon to do EMDR with a client?

    How long do we have to wait before doing EMDR with a client who had a recent traumatic event? Research on the use of EMDR early intervention to prevent PTSD. Using coherent breathing/Heartmath as a resource.

  23. How can I get into a specialized niche as an EMDR therapist?

    Question from a listener: I have a special interest in applications of EMDR for overcoming psychological barriers to medical interventions. I'm curious to learn more about what other people pursue as niche areas of EMDR applications. Research: The effect of eye movement desensitization and...

  24. What prescription drugs interfere with EMDR therapy?

    1) Question of the week: What prescription drugs interfere with reprocessing? 2) Research on the use of EMDR for adults with suicidal ideation. 3) Using the Spiral exercise. Each podcast, we’ll answer the “Question of the Week," do a research review on a study of particular interest in EMDR...

  25. The client has a crisis every week?

    The client comes in every week with a crisis, and we can’t get to EMDR work. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of kinesthetic bilateral stimulation. Francine Shapiro's light stream visualization for state change and containment.

  26. Client talking too much between sets?

    Do you struggle with clients who talk a lot (too much?) between sets? Research on how EMDR therapy can help clients with tinnitus. Free resource idea!

  27. How do I know when to stop a set of BLS?

    Let's talk about the length of sets and how to know when to stop, research on EMDR with depression, and a great resource exercise for your clients!

  28. Calm/safe place won't work for my clients - what now?

    Have you ever had difficulty getting the calm/safe place/state to work for a client? Learn why that sometimes happens, and what to do instead. Interested in group protocols? Research shows they work, even online and during on-going traumatic stress. Where can you find free resources to help…

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  29. What is the EMDR Maven Podcast?

    Got questions about EMDR therapy? Ask Julie Miller, an EMDRIA-approved trainer, consultant and certified EMDR therapist. Hear about exciting research and how to get EMDR therapy to work for your clients! Got free resources or classes you want to share? Send it all to Julie Miller...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

EMDR Therapy is a complex but powerful form of psychotherapy, and EMDR therapists need input from other experts in the approach to keep learning. The EMDR Maven podcast provides an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain expertise from others with strong passion, knowledge and experience in EMDR therapy. Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LIAC, has this knowledge and passion, and communicates in a clear and articulate manner as do the guests invited to share their own expertise in the field of EMDR therapy. Julie is an EMDRIA Approved Basic and Advanced Trainer, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Certified EMDR Therapist. She has trained hundreds if not thousands of therapists in EMDR therapy across the US and internationally. She also trains clinicians in advanced topics, such as EMDR & addiction, first responders, and complex trauma.

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