Phase 4 With Phase 4, you have reached the heart of EMDR. This is where the processing begins. As the name of the phase demonstrates, the goal of this phase is desensitization, and this is achieved through eye movements, memory engagement, and assessment. Memory processing always begins with this phase, even if you have already […]
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A Phase to be Repeated Phase 3, as with all the following phases, is repeated throughout EMDR. Specifically, Phase 3 is done to begin processing a memory for the first time. The purpose of Phase 3 is to make a negative and positive cognition, establish a baseline for the memory, and get the mind ready
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Here, I will continue the ‘What to Expect in EMDR Therapy’ Series. Once it is determined that you are a good fit for EMDR therapy in Phase 1, preparation can begin. Those who use EMDR therapy often have endured trauma, abuse, and are stuck in negative thought patterns about themselves. Proper preparation is vital to
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EMDR Therapy Phases EMDR therapy is one of the best therapies for trauma, PTSD, depression, or negative beliefs about oneself. However, EMDR therapy can seem strange for many people. The eye movements bring up thoughts of hypnotists or magicians more than a therapist. In this series, I will demystify EMDR therapy by going through what
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After studying therapy for so long, it is easy to forget that things that seem obvious to me are not so obvious to others. For example, a client had a period in their life where their father was absent. To me, it is obvious that this would have a large effect on who they are
The amount of books, podcasts, and unsolicited parenting advice is staggering. Everybody has an opinion on how best to raise the perfect child, and it typically contradicts what you heard from someone else. Also, there is the marketing. Are you a gentle parent? How about a whole brain parent? Panda parent??? Navigating this flood of
Dating your spouse is challenging but so important. The invariant prescription is a therapeutic technique designed to improve spousal connection.
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Dr. John Gottman Few are more authoritative when it comes to knowing what makes a relationship work than Dr. John Gottman. For decades, he has conducted some of the most influential research on relationship success and developed a method for predicting divorce with over 90% accuracy from a 15-minute discussion. From his research, he developed
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https://katyfamilyandcoupletherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/e2d15dd6-6113-4879-8543-945635a194f6.mp4 When dealing with your teenager it is natural to wonder, “What should I do?” After being parented a particular way and parenting your kids a certain way for so long, it can be hard to imagine things can go any other way. In many ways, there is no one answer for what to do.
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What is a Reframe? How we think about situations determines our ability to manage them successfully. When how we think about something is unhelpful, we can often find ourselves getting stuck. The reframe is a technique therapists use to help their clients think differently so they can approach a situation in a new and
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