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Understanding EMDR

by Dr Jenny Dwyer

Welcome to Understanding EMDR, an Australian Podcast that explores EMDR across the world. In this second series, host Dr Jenny Dwyer takes us on a journey of discovery as she explores the many facets of EMDR. From big picture, global themes, to intimate explorations, theoretical discussions and personal experiences. Whether you're an experienced therapist, or simply EMDR-curious, the podcast will inform, inspire and entertain you. Jenny is a trainer and therapist with EMDR Academy Australia, and works on the Lands of the Wurundjeri people.

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Episodes

  1. The Unique Trauma of Police Work: Insights from EMDR Therapy

    The Unique Trauma of Police Work: Insights from EMDR Therapy With Guest Krystal Hawkins In the challenging world of policing, officers face years of traumatic experiences that can lead to significant mental health challenges. In the previous Episode, former NSW police officer and author, Justyn...

  2. A police officer's journey from PTSD to recovery

    Guest Justyn Backhouse - former police officer, author of Hidden Scars: From Crime Scenes to Crisis, The Price of Service In this episode of Understanding EMDR, Jenny Dwyer speaks with Justyn Backhouse about the achievements of his 25-year policing career, the hidden toll of repeated trauma, and...

  3. Healing versus Justice? In Her Own Words

    In the final episode of our Healing versus Justice series, we hear directly from Dr Katie Bird. It was Katie's case, first reported by the ABC, that exposed a serious problem in the Australian legal system: victim-survivors who had received EMDR therapy were being denied justice because of...

  4. Healing versus Justice? Part 3

    Inspired by the advocacy of Dr Katie Bird, who was denied access to justice after she had EMDR therapy, this 3-part series has explored a critical question - can EMDR therapists support their clients in healing without jeopardising their future access to justice? In this episode, Dr Jenny Dwyer...

  5. Healing versus Justice? Part 2

    This is the second episode in our series exploring the intersection of EMDR with the Justice system. It follows a decision by the Commonwealth DPP to discontinue a case of sexual assault because the complainant had EMDR before making her report to police. In this episode Anthony Hurst, Chair of...

  6. Healing versus Justice? part 1

    This is the first of 3 episodes where we explore the intersection of EMDR with the Justice system. It follows a decision by the Commonwealth DPP to discontinue a case of sexual assault because the complainant, Dr Katie Bird, had EMDR before making her report to police. This obviously raised many...

  7. Scaling EMDR for humanitarian settings: Rolf Carriere's Vision for Global Mental Health

    In this episode, Rolf Carriere shares his journey as a development economist who spent decades leading large-scale health and nutrition programs with UNICEF; to his remarkable discovery of EMDR, as he searched for scalable trauma interventions. We explore how he applied the lessons he learned in...

  8. A life's journey with EMDR - Ana Gomez reflects

    Join Jenny Dwyer in conversation with Ana Gomez, world renown EMDR therapist, author and pioneer in working with children. In this thoughtful discussion, Ana reflects on her personal and professional journey, revealing unique insights into EMDR's evolution and her own development as a therapist.…

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  9. Trailer - Welcome to Season 2

    Welcome to Season Two of Understanding EMDR with your new host Dr Jenny Dwyer. In this brief introduction, Jenny gives insights into her professional and personal background, and how these will undoubtedly be reflected in the podcast. She reflects on her experience as a social worker, and the...

  10. 50th Episode End of a Season

    In this Episode Tracy shares the news that she will be handing over Understanding EMDR to Jenny Dwyer from EMDR Academy. Jen and Tracy share memories, learnings and visions - Past and Future prongs! You can keep in touch with Tracy via her website Tracylynch.com.au and tune in as Jenny takes it...

  11. Anti - Colonial Identity Affirming EMDR with Mish Kumar Johnson

    Mish [They/Them] is a multi-identity (neurodivergent, non-binary, queer, a plural system, BIPOC, polyamorous and disabled) accredited mental health social worker of colour passionate about supporting humans to address trauma and live authentically in joy and community. In this episode, Mish and I...

  12. Attachment Informed EMDR - With Mark Brayne

    Join Tracy and Mark as they talk about Marks Journey from Standard Protocol to Attachment Informed EMDR - we talk about differences and similarities and the heart and soul of AI - EMDR. More Info and upcoming training here https://emdrfocus.com/faces/brayne-mark/

  13. EMDR and The System with Dagmar Marek

    Dagmar Marek is a Family Therapist at heart, working primarily with individuals through the lens of EMDR and systems theory. She is an EMDR Consultant and Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience in mental health and addiction. With a specialized focus on trauma, Dagmar is passionate about…

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  14. EMDR and working with young people - Marie Vakakis

    Join us as we talk all things EMDR and young people. Marie is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social worker and Relationship Educator, with extensive experience working with Young people and their families. Learn more about Marie and her resources here: www.thetherapyhub.com.au...

  15. Resource Therapy - Advanced Parts Work

    For more Information on RT see https://resourcetherapyinternational.com/. Tracy's Trainings online and face-to-face, can be found here https://www.tracylynch.com.au/training, and you can purchase the RT Primer book here https://www.amazon.com.au/Resource-Therapy-Primer-Gordon-Emmerson. For…

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  16. Recovered Memories and EMDR with Dr Catherine

    Catherine Hynes is a clinical psychologist and EMDRAA consultant with a PhD in clinical psychology and neuropsychology from the University of Queensland. She is originally from Canada, and has been in Brisbane, Australia for most of the last 20 years. Through her business, Wellbeing Wisdom, she...

  17. Let's talk about Sex and EMDR with Ella Shannon Morter

    Ella Shannon Morter is an EMDR Consultant, Internal Family Systems Therapist and Clinical Sexologist in Private Practice in Cairns, Far North Queensland. Ella works with couples and individuals, supporting them to have fulfilling relationships and sex lives, and to overcome the past so that they...

  18. Thomas Zimmerman - EMDR and Complex Trauma

    Thomas Zimmerman, Ms.Ed., LPCC, is a mental health therapist who practices in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. He is an EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer who helps other therapists work more effectively with complex trauma. He writes, podcasts, trains, and provides consultation to other…

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  19. Enhancing Trauma Treatment with Suzy Matthijssen, Ph.D.

    Join Tracy and Dr. Suzy Matthijssen as we discuss Suzy's incredible work and research. Suzy is also a pre-conference workshop Presenter and keynote speaker at this year's EMDRA conference. Suzy Matthijssen, Ph. D., is a clinical psychologist-psychotherapist, senior researcher, cognitive…

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  20. A catch up with my friend Caroline Burrows, Attachment EMDR

    Join me as I catch up with Caroline around her new Advanced EMDR Training. This training is designed to deepen your EMDR practice with greater flexibility and creativity, a valuable opportunity to work more effectively with clients experiencing developmental trauma and attachment wounding....

  21. The Standard Protocol through an Accreditation lens. Part 7 Phase 6,7,8

    Join Tracy and Jenny in the last episode of our series as we connect around the Accreditation requirements of Body Scan, Closure and Evaluation. You can find out more on Jenny's Accreditation platform here https://emdracademy.com.au/ and Tracy's Consultation groups here...

  22. The Standard EMDR Protocol through an Accreditation Lense Part 6 Phase 5/6 Installation and Body Scan with Jenny Dywer

    Part 6 Phase 5/6 - Join Tracy as she connects with Jenny Dwyer on Phase 5 and 6 Installation and Body Scan Phase 5 - Installation -Identify and strengthen Positive Cognition using VOC scale. Phase 6 Body Scan, Identifying and residual distress and or further Integration of Positive belief. Jenny...

  23. The Standard EMDR protocol through an Accreditation lens Part 5 - Phase 4 Desensitisation

    The Standard EMDR protocol through an Accreditation lens Part 5 - Phase 4 Desensitisation Jenny and Tracy present the essential elements of the Desensitisation Phase of EMDR -Phase 4. The what and why of BLS, what to do with looping, blocking beliefs, what are interweaves and more! Interweave...

  24. The Standard EMDR Protocol Through an Accreditation Lense Part 4 - Phase 3 Assessment

    Series :- The Standard EMDR Protocol Through an Accreditation Lense. Part 3 Tracy Lynch and Jenny Dwyer - In todays Episode we yarn about Phase 3 Assesment. The Essential Sequence. Image NC PC VOC Emotion SUDs Location And why it's important to begin this phase in Phase 1! Therapy Goal, History…

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  25. The Standard EMDR Protocol through an Accreditation lens with Jenny Dwyer Part 4

    Part 4 Preparation - Join Tracy as she connects with Jenny Dwyer on Phase 2 EMDR Preparation. In the preparation phase, the therapist prepares the client for the journey ahead based on Phase 1 History, they explain the EMDR therapy process, terms, and sets expectations. Internal Resources are...

  26. The Standard EMDR Protocol through an Accreditation lens with Jenny Dwyer

    The Standard EMDR Protocol through an Accreditation lens with Jenny Dwyer Part 3 - History Taking In today's episode Jen and I connect around Page 3 of the Accreditation Checklist. We talk about History Taking having a number of aims. Connection, History, Case conceptualization through an AIP…

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  27. The Standard EMDR Protocol Through an Accreditation Lense

    Series :- The Standard EMDR Protocol Through an Accreditation Lense. Part 2 Tracy Lynch and Jenny Dwyer - Accreditation what is Required? In Part 2 we start to connect around the Accreditation paperwork, log, video and requirements and discuss Part A Knowledge of and explanation to clients of the...

  28. The Standard EMDR protocol through an Accreditation lens with Jenny Dwyer Part 1

    Jenny Dwyer is a Social Worker, EMDR Trainer and Consultant In Part 1 Jenny and I begin to unpack the EMDR Training and Accreditation Pathway. We start by discussion about EMDR Basic Training. Part 1 and Part 2 and Consultation hours to make up the full Basic Training for Full Membership EMDRA...

  29. EMDR for children and young people in trauma with Arianne Struik

    EMDR for children and young people in trauma with Arianne Struik It was so great to catch up with Arianne Struik from the Institute for chronically traumatised children and hear about her FIFO EMDR work along with her Sleeping Dogs Training. If you are a Therapist who works with children and…

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  30. EMDR and Equine Therapy with Sue Jakes

    Join me as I yarn with Sue Jakes Clinical Psychologist and Nature based Therapist / Equine Therapist. We connect on the healing power of nature and the wisdom of horses. Nature Based Therapies Australia www.naturebasedtherapies.com.au [email protected] Upcoming Webinars Getting your...

  31. A yarn about EMDR Interweaves With Tracy Lynch

    Cognitive interweaves are used when: (a) processing is stopped; (b) you are running out of time; and (c) when the client is experiencing intense emotional processing. Interweaves can make the difference between success and failure when treating blocking or looping,.Tracy summarises some of the...

  32. Reflections on EMDR European Conference with Larissa Meysner

    In this episode Larissa and I connect around her reflections of the European conference "Pathways to Peace with EMDR" Join us as we hear some of Larissa's takeaways on the latest Research and developments in our International EMDR community. EMDR 2.0 An Enhanced Version of EMDR Therapy…

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  33. Intensive EMDR Reflections with Tracy Lynch

    Tracy shares some reflections on her EMDR Intensive work. Jump in and listen along to some reflections and answers to questions about EMDR Intensive work raised during and after the EMDR Intensive Panel presentation at Conference. Tracy also shares ways to connect with her fellow Panel presenters...

  34. Uncle Thomas Zimmerman - 4 Blinks a Flash like approach

    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...

  35. Critical Incident Desensitization with Pam Brown

    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...

  36. EMDR and Neurodiversity affirming approaches with Anna Clarke

    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...

  37. Dr Jamie Marich - A Yarn about Dissociation

    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...

  38. Dr Sarah Schubert - The Innate Healing wisdom of the body in EMDR Therapy

    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...

  39. Building A Resource Team full of Adaptive material with the Vivify Specific Action - Tracy Lynch

    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,...

  40. Yarning with MadelineJablonski about EMDR Group Therapy

    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…

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  41. End of year wrap up learnings with Caroline Burrows

    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...

  42. EMDR and Eating Disorders

    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…

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  43. Connecting with Dr Sarah Dominguez

    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…

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  44. Introduction to Resource Therapy - An Advanced Parts Model With Resource Therapy International President Philipa Thornton

    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…

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  45. Working with Complex Presentations including Self harm and Suicidal Intention - a yarn with Dr Cecile Boganin

    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...

  46. Who's driving you when it comes to burnout?

    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...

  47. EMDR Intensives - With Tracy Lynch

    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...

  48. Connecting with Patricia Gallagher on EMDR, Intimate Partners and Family Violence

    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,...

  49. EMDR and Adolescents with Marie Vakakis

    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...

  50. Connecting with Dr Catherine Hynes on Dissociation

    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...

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Welcome to Understanding EMDR, an Australian Podcast that explores EMDR across the world. In this second series, host Dr Jenny Dwyer takes us on a journey of discovery as she explores the many facets of EMDR. From big picture, global themes, to intimate explorations, theoretical discussions and personal experiences. Whether you're an experienced therapist, or simply EMDR-curious, the podcast will inform, inspire and entertain you. Jenny is a trainer and therapist with EMDR Academy Australia, and works on the Lands of the Wurundjeri people.

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