Understanding EMDR
Understanding EMDR is an Australian podcast that explores Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy across the world. Host Dr Jenny Dwyer, a trainer and therapist with EMDR Academy Australia, takes listeners on a journey through global themes, theoretical discussions, and personal experiences related to EMDR. The podcast is designed for both experienced therapists and those curious about EMDR, aiming to inform, inspire, and entertain.
Episodes
The Unique Trauma of Police Work: Insights from EMDR Therapy
The Unique Trauma of Police Work: Insights from EMDR TherapyWith Guest Krystal HawkinsIn 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 Backhouse, spoke movingly about his experience of PTSD and the role EMDR has played in his journey of reco
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 ServiceIn 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 the journey from denial to recovery. Justyn shares how his secure and loving childhood led him into poli
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 misconceptions about the therapy.Katie shares her journey through the trauma of abuse, her healing with E
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 reflects on the nature of trauma, the likelihood of delayed and partial disclosure, and the circumstance
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 EMDRAA, explores the way EMDR has been understood, and sometimes misunderstood in Australian courts. Begi
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 issues for EMDR therapists, but most importantly, for victims/survivors.Following publicity about the c
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 the Child Survival Revolution, to ways EMDR could help address the needs of the estimated 500 million p
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.As she describes her childhood curiosity about the meaning of life, her years exploring the body thr
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 lessons she learned from her childhood in a large family raised by a single mum. Expect to hear convers
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 from here with her first guest Anna Gommez in Feb 2026.
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 yarn about Anti - Colonial and Identity Affirming EMDR Practice. You can connect with Mish here:Queeri
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/
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 the transformative power of EMDR. As a consultant, she supports clinicians not only in refining their EM
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.auhttps://www.facebook.com/TheTherapyHubCounsellinghttps://www.instagram.com/thetherapyhubcounselling/
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 Upcoming EMDR Trainings, please email info@thrivewellnesshub.com
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 offers therapy to adults with complex trauma in private practice, consultation and mentoring to psycholo
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 can move through life with a sense of lightness and ease.Work with Ella (therapy or supervision): https
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 therapists globally on how to use the approaches described in this book with clients with severe trauma. His boo
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 behavioral therapist and consultant, psychotraumatherapist NtVP, NRGD registered pro-justice reporter, EF
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.https://www.carolineburrows.com.au/advanced-emdr-attachment-trauma
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 https://www.tracylynch.com.au/group-consultation
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 can be reached here Home - EMDR Academy
And Tracy Here https://tracylynch.com.au
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 examples are shared on Michele Bowes Instagram page - @EMDRRelational.
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 and Case Conceptualization
EMDR Facebook group - EMDR Practitioner’s Group Australia and New Zealand
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 awakened and the mechanics of EMDR prepared. Any client concerns and questions are addressed and a safe t
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 lens and consideration to preparation. Jenny mentions the 4 Elements as a grounding tool Final_EMDR_4_e
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 AIP Model Adaptive Information Processing Model.
Jenny is an EMDRA Accredited Trainer and Consulta
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 Application.
See more here
https://emdraa.org/training-accreditation/
Jenny's contacts
https://www.j
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 young people this episode is not to be missed!
Www.ariannestruik.com
EMDR Child Training online
https:/
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
sue@naturebasedtherapies.com.au
Upcoming Webinars
Getting your nature based practice off the ground. Hosted by AAPi Wednesday 21st August
https://www.aapi.org.au/W
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 magic of Interweaves. For further information Deborah Korn -An EMDR Therapy primer.
Tracy mentions Liam
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 - Psychology Training (psychology-training.com.au)
EMDR Advanced Workshop | Psychology Training (psychology-tr
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 and her Intensive Focused Consultation groups.
You can join Tracy's Intensive Focused Consultation g
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 Blinks, a Flash like approach. In this episode we discuss the how and why's of Four blinks.
Thomas Zimme
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 tool to help regulate and bring stress down.
This is not EMDR so can be used by lay people in a sa
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 (they/them)
Anna is a Psychologist and Play Therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people
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 facilitates transformation. Jamie is the keynote speaker at the 2024 EMDRAA conference, today we connect over
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 EMDR Training and events with Sarah Schubert see https://www.drsarahschubert.com/training
For EMDR
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, combining phase 1 and 2 of standard EMDR Protocol. Tracy talks about the importance of waking up sensory
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 complex childhood trauma). In todays episode we connect around Group EMDR, what is different? What is Simil
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 has discovered.
To reach Caroline and access her Training, Workshops and Consultation
Www.carolinebur
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 CEDC
Principal Psychologist/Director/Accredited EMDR Consultant and Practitioner/Credentialed Eating D
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 about Sarah's experience as a trainer and the way EMDR is evolving around the world and changing from
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 Resource Therapy and what a wonderful compliment it can be to EMDR.
You can find our more about Philipa Thor
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 doctoral dissertation on the impact of memory in
self-harming behaviours. She therefore has a particula
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 annually and can lead to severe mental health issues if left unchecked. Therapists are definitely not im
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 help support her Intensive work. Tracy is available for Consultations and can be contacted via trac
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, assessments, facilitation of workshops and group therapy.Patricia is an EMDR Accredited Practitioner wo
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 system our clients are part of and how EMDR Therapy can be a useful tool to go deeper.
Connect wit
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 working in the complex trauma space. www.catherinehynes.net/trainings Complexity to Clarity: https://praca
EMDR and Grief with Liam Spicer
Today Liam and I yarn about EMDR and grief...
Liam is currently completing his Phd on EMDR and the impact on prolonged grief. As humans one certainly is that we will all face loss along with our clients, equipping ourselves with knowledge and understanding about grief is essential.
Join us as we continue this important conversation.
You can learn more about Liam via:
Liam Spicer Linkedin: http
Activating Internal Resources with Tracy Lynch
In this episode Tracy takes us through some examples of how to Resource our clients well. Resourcing our clients is an essential part of Phase 2 EMDR Therapy. Using techniques and protocol from Resource Therapy - Advanced Ego State Parts Therapy Tracy guides us through a deeper sensory experience of Resourcing.
When we are able to awaken relevant Adaptive Resources within our clients, those parts
EMDR in a Fish Bowl
EMDR in a Fish Bowl, Attachment Informed EMDR, and Resource Therapy with Michelle Bowes and Amy English
What a delight it was to yarn with EMDRA Consultants Michelle Bowes and Amy English about their innovative consultation groups and heart for Parts and Attachment work.
EMDR in a fish bowl is a demonstration between an EMDR Therapist and a volunteer. Demonstration includes attachment-informed E
Aunty Pam Brown - The Trauma Recovery Network
On this episode I meet with Aunty Pam Brown one of our Elders in the Australian EMDR Community. Pam was the first President of EMDRA, our EMDR Australian Association. Pam trained under Franciene Shapiro in the 70's amongst a turbulent world changing background. Listen as Pam tells her personal story of what EMDR means to her and hear Pam's heart on EMDR and her passion for Humanitarian end
An EMDR Client Story with Katrina Mason
Join Tracy as she yarns with Katrina Mason about her experience as an EMDR Client. Katrina has been in the helping profession for many years and currently is the Director and Owner of Sustainability in Service. Recently Katrina was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and sort EMDR to help her ready herself for treatment and to let go of ways of being, that no longer served her. Katrina shares from the he
Connecting with Nadene van der Linden on EMDR and Schema Therapy
A great chat with Nadene Van Der Linden on her Journey with EMDR and the match of Schema Therapy and EMDR.
Upcoming webinar: *NEW* Polyvagal Theory Made Simple – Nadene van der Linden
Master class recording: Schema Therapy and EMDR – Nadene van der Linden
Links – Nadene van der Linden
Nadene van der Linden - YouTube
EMDRAA conference booth https://whova.com/portal/webapp/emdra_202210/exhibitors/
EMDR Learnings - A Yarn with Caroline Burrows
In this episode, I yarn with EMDR Trainer and Consultant, Caroline Burrows about her journey with EMDR, her early challenges and the challenges she sees new EMDR Therapist facing, plus a few tips to overcome them.
To learn more about Caroline, visit https://www.carolineburrows.com.au/
To learn more about Tracy Lynch visit www.tracylynch.com.au
If you would like to suggest a guest for the podcast o
Trailer
Welcome to Understanding EMDR, an Australian Podcast. This podcast is a place to yarn, connect, share knowledge and grow our understanding of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy) together.
Tracy Lynch is descendant of the Wiriaduji Nation and an Accredited EMDRAA Consultant. Tracy specialises in EMDR intensive, working with First Nations people and working with complex trau
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