Best Melissa Benintendi Podcasts (2025)

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Human First: A Conversation with The EMDR Coach, Dana Carretta Stein 1:05:58

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What If the Therapist Was the Most Powerful Intervention in EMDR? Reclaiming the Human Thread in Trauma Therapy In the world of EMDR therapy, conversations about techniques, protocols, and procedures often dominate the training space. But what if something even more powerful has been quietly present all along? What if the most transformative tool i…

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EMDR, Cultural Humility, and Doing Your Own Work: Conversation with Mark Nickerson 1:02:08

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“To be a culturally competent therapist is to be a human first—curious, aware, humble, and willing to grow.” In this powerful episode of Notice That: An EMDR Podcast, Jen Savage sits down with EMDR therapist, author, and cultural competence advocate Mark Nickerson, LICSW for a rich and timely conversation about what it really means to bring cultura…

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Is EMDR Too Insular?: A Conversation with Derek Farrell 1:19:24

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What happens when a visionary academic, a few decades of lived EMDR experience, and a global perspective meet a pair of U.S.-based EMDR trainers hungry for evolution? You get a conversation that challenges everything we take for granted about training, research, and the future of trauma therapy. In a recent episode of Notice That: An EMDR Podcast, …

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What if EMDR Was a Truly Somatic Therapy? 52:06

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What If EMDR Was a Fully Somatic Therapy? In the world of EMDR therapy, conversations about somatics are becoming more and more common. But what if somatics wasn’t just a helpful layer to add onto EMDR? What if it was the foundation? What if we could reimagine EMDR as a truly somatic therapy—one that centers the body as the primary source of healin…

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Beyond Protocol: EMDR, Case Conceptualization, and the Power of Shared Language 48:17

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In the world of EMDR therapy, it's easy to get caught up in technique—perfecting protocols, refining scripts, and ensuring procedural accuracy. But what happens when we step beyond protocol and start seeing the therapeutic process as an intersubjective experience—one that includes not just our clients but ourselves as well? In a recent episode of N…

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Somatic Experiencing and EMDR: Interview with Amanda Johnson and Rachel Cagle 1:04:26

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Bridging EMDR and Somatic Experiencing: A Conversation with Amanda Johnson & Rachel Cagle Curious about how EMDR and Somatic Experiencing can work together? In this episode of Notice That, we explore the integration of these two modalities, the challenges and rewards of blending them, and how they can enhance trauma therapy. Tune in to hear Amanda …

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EMDR with Kids: Interview with Christine Mark-Griffin 1:02:39

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger sit down with Kristine Mark-Griffin for a discussion on working with children using EMDR. Christine is the founder of EMDR for Kids. She is an EMDRIA approved Consultant & advanced trainer. She is the author of the award winning EMDR Workbook for Kids and is the lead trainer at EMDR for Kids. Christine’s profession…

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Beyond Is Evolving!: Shifts and Refocusing 42:57

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Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa, and Bridger talk about their relationship over the past five years in starting Beyond Healing and embracing authenticity and humanness through it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Happy New Year! 49:19

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Happy New Year! Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger talk about some super exciting things coming in 2025 including a new podcast setup, conference presentations, a new EMDR Basic Training, and so much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy: Interview with Danielle Ciccone & Michele Topel 55:05

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In this exciting episode, we sit down with Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel, the creators of Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy. Combining the transformative power of EMDR with the therapeutic benefits of ketamine, this innovative modality is expanding the possibilities for trauma healing and mental wellness. Danielle and Michele, co-founders of the …

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EMDR, Ego-States, and Neurobiology - Interview with Sandra Paulsen 45:49

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger's conversation with Sandra Paulsen. Yes, THE Sandra Paulsen. The author of some of your favorite books for trauma related dissociation treatment and several popular EMDR texts. Some of her work includes When There Are no Words, Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation, Neurobiology and Treatment of Traum…

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Ending Therapy: How do You Know? 1:00:51

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger's discussion on ending therapy. This conversation is a part of Notice That's Back to Basics series where the hosts work through Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, now in its third edition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

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Have you mistaken “safety seeking” as your personality? With Jamie Lee Finch 1:09:22

7M ago1:09:22

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Jamie Lee Finch. Jamie is an author, educator, somatic facilitator, and licensed bodyworker. She has a lot of titles, but how she most wants to be known is as a conflict mediator between humans and bodies – your own and everyone else’s, too. Because what she most wants to do i…

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Reevaluation and the Three Pronged Protocol 1:00:57

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger discuss Reevaluation in the standard 8-phase protocol of EMDR, as well as the three pronged protocol embedded in the adaptive information processing (AIP) model. This conversation is a part of the Back to Basics series where the hosts of Notice That are reading through Francine Shapiro's eye Movement Desensitizatio…

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The Body is a Doorway with Katja Markelova 1:15:15

8M ago1:15:15

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Katja Markelova. Katja is a somatic healer, educator, and activist. She is the founder of Tales of Bodyverse - the animate and relational approach to Somatics and to being a highly-sensitive human in this World. Katja is on a mission of helping practitioners and individuals to…

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The EMDR Continuum: Interview with Roy Kiessling 1:05:09

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger's conversation with Roy Kiessling about the EMDR processing continuum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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EMDR Now, Then, and Tomorrow: Interview with Roy Kiessling 1:26:53

8M ago1:26:53

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Listen in to hear Jen and Melissa's conversation with Roy Kiessling. Roy is an EMDRIA-certified trainer and the founder of EMDR Consulting. Trained in EMDR in 1995, Roy grew professionally as one of Francine Shapiro’s training facilitators (1997-2001), then as a senior trainer for her humanitarian organization (2001-2013), and finally as a senior t…

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The Skills of Togetherness with Melissa Benintendi Part 4 1:21:34

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Melissa Benintendi. Melissa Benintendi is an owner and the Director of Clinical Embodiment at Beyond Healing Institute in Springfield, MO. Melissa began her career as a trauma therapist primarily practicing EMDR. She is now an international EMDR consultant and trainer and spec…

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Unlocking EMDR’s Potential: A Deep Dive with EMDRIA’s Michael Bowers on Building Community, Advocacy, and Excellence 55:37

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger's conversation with Michael Bowers, the Executive Director of EMDRIA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Your Desire is your North Star with Paula Crossfield 1:12:51

9M ago1:12:51

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Paula Crossfield. Paula Crossfield is Vedic astrologer and Business Strategist dedicated to helping a million spirit-led entrepreneurs make more money and impact so they can bankroll the change they want to see in the world (without burning out!) She believes that when spiritu…

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Fly On the Wall: Jen and Bridger's Summer 57:38

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger reflect on their experience of being therapists when life happens! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How to be Full Of Yourself & Love Your Body with Siobhán Gallagher 1:11:20

9M ago1:11:20

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Siobhán Gallagher. Siobhán Gallagher is a Canadian illustrator and comic artist. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The New Yorker, and Penguin Classics books. She is the author of "In a Daze Work" and "Who Do You Think You Are?" and is a humor contributor to Th…

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Secure Attachment as a Spiritual Path with Melissa Benintendi 1:28:30

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Melissa Benintendi. Melissa Benintendi is an owner and the Director of Clinical Embodiment at Beyond Healing Institute in Springfield, MO. Melissa began her career as a trauma therapist primarily practicing EMDR. She is now an international EMDR consultant and trainer and spec…

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EMDR for ADHD: Interview with Noelle Lynn 1:02:23

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Listen in to hear an interview with Noelle Lynn, therapist, advocate, and researcher specializing in the treatment of ADHD. To learn more about Noelle and the work she's doing, you can find her at EMDRforADHD.com and ADHDcenterofwestmichigan.com. Noelle is also working on a book entitled The EMDR for ADHD Treatment Manual so keep your eyes peeled f…

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Sensual Sovereignty & Creating Conditions for Full Self Expression with Sonali Deepika 1:21:28

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I’m Dr. Sonali Deepika, a lifelong learner who’s lived across the globe. After practicing psychiatry for many years, I decided to pursue my passion for holistic healing. My work delves into the root-cause of discomfort, disharmony and dis-ease. I found the greatest journey to be that of truly coming home to the subtle sensations of my body. It is t…

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Who am I now? Navigating transitions with Jessie Harrold 1:17:04

10M ago1:17:04

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Jessie Harrold. Jessie Harrold is a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over fifteen years. Jessie works one-on-one with women and mothers, facilitates mentorship programs, women’s circles and ritual…

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Embracing Your Autism with Pippa Hastings 1:25:12

11M ago1:25:12

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Pippa Hastings. Pippa is a sock wearer. Autistic comedian storyteller. Artist. Sourdough maker. Mum. Truth teller. TikToker. Coach. She cares so much.In this episode Pippa and Madison have a candid conversation about their late in life diagnosis with autism, and how it has imp…

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Recovering from Spiritual Trauma - Interview with Jamie Marich 1:00:33

11M ago1:00:33

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Listen in to hear Melissa's conversation with Dr. Jamie Marich on their upcoming book, You Lied to Me About God: A Memoir. If you're interested in finding out more about Jamie's work, you can connect with them at their website, jamiemarich.com. You Lied to Me About God can be purchased online or through Jamie's website. See Privacy Policy at https:…

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Discovering your Authentic Style with Dacy Gillespie 1:14:05

11M ago1:14:05

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Dacy Gallespie. As a weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie helps her clients reject fashion rules and ideal standards of beauty imposed by the patriarchy, white supremacism, and capitalism so that they can uncover their authentic style. Through their wor…

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You are a Verb with Melissa Benintendi (Part 2 of a 4-part series) 1:31:29

12M ago1:31:29

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Melissa Benintendi. Melissa Benintendi is an owner and the Director of Clinical Embodiment at Beyond Healing Institute in Springfield, MO. Melissa began her career as a trauma therapist primarily practicing EMDR. She is now an international EMDR consultant and trainer and spec…

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Returning Home to Our Bodies with Abigail Clarke 1:07:56

12M ago1:07:56

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Abigail Rose Clarke. Abigail is an author, somatic educator, writer, and artist. She has an inordinate amount of love for octopuses, the moon, and her extensive collection of anatomy books. She is the creator of The Somatic Tarot and The Body Oracle decks, and the author of Re…

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Healing from Enmeshment with Astrid Schmidt 1:08:47

1y ago1:08:47

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Astrid Schmidt. Astrid is a transformational guide and created a therapeutic healing system called Spiral Mapping Method, which is designed to build emotional mastery in your healing work, and to fall in love with life. She is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, trained at the Gest…

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EMDR for Couples and Families 1:06:43

1y ago1:06:43

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger reflect on the work they've been doing to support couples and families in their EMDR journey. Throughout this episode, the hosts incorporate the Cycle of Repression into the conversation. This model of attachment rupture and repair empowers clients to discover safety in connection by understanding how we fall back …

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Creating a Culture of Celebration with Rachael Maddox 1:28:42

1y ago1:28:42

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Rachael Maddox. Rachael Maddox is a Head Witch and Business Alchemist with 15 years experience. A Somatic Trauma Specialist who's supported over 1000 people on their post-traumatic growth journeys. 2-Time Author. Serial Creative. Mom to a very small rascal. And wife to a real …

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Installation, Body Scan, and Closure: Phases 5-7 of EMDR Therapy 1:17:55

1y ago1:17:55

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Listen in to hear Melissa and Bridger discuss installation, body scan, and closure within the context of phases 5-7 of EMDR's standard 8-phase protocol. This conversation is a part of the Back to Basics series where the hosts of Notice That work through Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Basic Principle…

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Phase Four: The Purpose and Function of Desensitization and Reprocessing in EMDR Therapy 59:41

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Listen in to hear Jen and Bridger discuss the purpose and function of desensitization and reprocessing in EMDR Therapy. This conversation is a part of the Back to Basics season where the hosts of Notice That are working through Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedur…

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Risking Authenticity - Madison gets personal with Melissa Benintendi 1:22:30

1y ago1:22:30

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Register for Sacred Sword Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Melissa Benintendi. Melissa Benintendi is an owner and the Director of Clinical Embodiment at Beyond Healing Institute in Springfield, MO. Melissa began her career as a trauma therapist primarily practicing EMDR. She is now an international EMDR consu…

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Melting Freeze at the Dawn of the Golden Age with Brigit Viksnins 1:08:40

1y ago1:08:40

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Brigit Viksnins, MAT, SEP, RCST®, BCTMB. Brigit created the flourishing professional training program "Alchemical Alignment, Somatic Work for Trauma Resolution and Embodiment of Spirit," which harmonizes with any mind, body, or spirit therapeutic practice using Biodynamic Cran…

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Intimacy in Business with Sammie Fleming 1:13:47

1y ago1:13:47

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Sammie Fleming. Sammie is a coach for devoted space holders who are here to connect with their true, deep, integrity-fuelled leadership. Over the last decade of coaching over 500 clients, circle and workshop facilitation and retreat hosting, she has fallen in-wild-love with hu…

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Healing from High Control Religion & Relationships With Dr. Laura Anderson 1:23:42

1y ago1:23:42

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson. Dr. Laura Anderson (PhD, Saybrook University; LMFT) is a therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who specializes in complex trauma with a focus on domestic violence, sexualized violence and religious trauma. Laura has …

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Social Media Sovereignty with Cody Cook-Parrott 1:21:12

1y ago1:21:12

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Cody Cook-Parrott.. Cody Cook-Parrott (they/them) is a writer, dancer, quilter, and the author of How to Not Always Be Working and Getting to Center. They teach people the history and the how to of quilt making, write books, and make dances. Listen in and find the full show no…

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Introduction to Phase Four: Desensitization, Reprocessing, Body Scan and Installation 48:26

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Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa, and Bridger dive in to a conversation about Phase Four of the standard 8-phase EMDR protocol. This conversation is a part of the Back to Basics series where the Notice That crew is walking through Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (3rd ed.). If you haven't been following …

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Assessment, Cognitions, Sensations, and Meaning in EMDR Therapy 1:18:56

1+ y ago1:18:56

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Listen in as Jen and Bridger pick back up in the Back to Basics season with chapter five of Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (3rd ed.). Did you know? After full completion of Beyond Healing Institute’s Somatic Integration and Processing training, each participant can receive 21 NBCC hours. Contact BHC …

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Future Template, Floatback, and Ego State Work in EMDR Therapy: From the EMDR Supplement 1:03:13

1+ y ago1:03:13

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Listen in to hear a special release from the Notice That Podcast. This episode concludes the winter special series on the EMDR Supplement, a 12 hour EMDRIA Advanced course designed to encourage and empower clinicians in their practice and embodiment of EMDR therapy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

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Assessment, Reprocessing, Closure, and Reevaluation with EMDR: From the EMDR Supplement 43:32

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Listen in to hear a special release from the Notice That podcast and The EMDR Supplement. Within this episode, you'll be able to dive into the function and purpose of each of these phases, with a specific focus on how you can be intentional with your case conceptualization approach to make the most of these crucial phases in EMDR therapy. While you…

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Case Conceptualization for EMDR Therapy: From the EMDR Supplement 1:01:28

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Listen in to hear a special release from the Notice That team as they share from The EMDR Supplement, an EMDRIA approved advanced training for EMDR Therapists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Resourcing and Preparation for Reprocessing with EMDR Therapy: From the EMDR Supplement 44:43

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Listen in to hear the hosts of Notice That as they share material from The EMDR Supplement, an EMDRIA approved Advanced Training designed for EMDR Certification and advanced applications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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What is EMDR?: From the EMDR Supplement 32:38

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Listen in to hear a special release from the Notice That team. In this small series of podcast episodes, you'll get access to The EMDR Supplement, an EMDRIA advances training hosted at Beyond Healing Institute. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Phase Two: Preparation for Reprocessing Target Memories 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa, and Bridger pick back up their discussion of Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, now in it's third edition. In this episode, the hosts dive into the first part of chapter five in their discussion on Phase Two: Preparation and Assessment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19…

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Treatment Planning with EMDR: Where Do We Start? 1:02:27

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Listen in to hear Jen, Melissa, and Bridger pick back up on their journey through Francine Shapiro's Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, now in it's third edition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…