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Thorny Topics in the EMDR Therapy Room (Go With That Magazine® Issue)

We examine the thorny, sometimes controversial topics that surface in EMDR therapy sessions and the ethics of confronting trauma head-on.

EMDR therapists respond to the question, “Who has experience treating trauma with EMDR for clients with aphantasia?

EMDR therapists recall instances when a client’s cultural background, racial identity, or political beliefs posed a challenge in EMDR therapy.

Ideas to practice self-care as a therapist during the current political polarization and constant barrage of information and opinion.

Talking about differences in the therapy room between therapist and client can be difficult. Here are some tips.

As an Israeli-born therapist, I watched in horror as events unfolded after Oct. 7th, followed by a surge in global antisemitism.

What do we do with difficult conversations in the therapy room? There are consequences, whether we avoid the issue or address it in some way.

EMDR professionals are not immune to the pressures and tensions that our society is currently experiencing. Helping one another is important.

Jessica Crunkleton shares how EMDR can be adapted to be culturally sensitive, ensuring that clients from diverse backgrounds feel seen.

We were sad to learn of the recent passing of longtime EMDRIA member Dee Blinka, and grateful for her lifetime of service in the EMDR community.

This podcast explores the unique challenges caregivers of neurodivergent individuals face and how EMDR therapy can help.

Christopher Brown, LCSW, shares insights on how EMDR can help individuals build resilience, improve mental health, and enhance performance.