In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we’re unpacking some of the common pitfalls EMDR therapists encounter along the way, including the challenging transition from being a “talk therapist” to an EMDR therapist, balancing fidelity to the protocol with staying present and attuned to your client, and knowing when to move into reprocessing versus when to spend more time in preparation.

We’re also talking about why intellectual insight doesn’t always translate to resolution, what happens when we lose sight of the body, and how missing signs of dissociation can impact the course of EMDR therapy. We explore how to recognize each of these missteps and how to get both ourselves and the client back on track.

The EMDR Consultation Corner is a podcast for EMDR therapists who want to deepen their clinical thinking, navigate complex cases, and make more intentional decisions in their work.

Hosted by Maraeca Butler, LPC, and Christina Allen, LCPC — EMDRIA Approved Consultants and Certified EMDR Therapists.

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Music by Ken Butler.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for clinical training, consultation, supervision, or individualized professional judgment.

Transcript generated automatically and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Please refer to the audio for the most accurate version of this conversation.

Hosted by Maraeca Butler, LPC + Christina Allen, LCPC, EMDRIA Approved Consultants and Certified EMDR Therapists.

For this bonus episode, we’re taking off our consultant hats and letting you get to know us a little better.

We’re talking about who we are outside of our roles as therapists and consultants, what brought us to this work, and some of the personal motivation behind why we care so much about EMDR and the community around it.

Consider this your chance to get to know the people behind the podcast before we dive into Season 1, From Foundations to Flexibility.

Learn more about us, explore our trainings and learning opportunities, and find out how to work with us in consultation:
www.theemdrconsultationcorner.com

Follow us on Instagram:
@theemdrconsultationcorner

New episodes every Tuesday.

Transcript generated automatically and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Please refer to the audio for the most accurate version of this conversation.

Music by Ken Butler.

Hosted by Maraeca Butler, LPC + Christina Allen, LCPC, EMDRIA Approved Consultants and Certified EMDR Therapists.

How do we move from a collection of symptoms and experiences to a meaningful EMDR case conceptualization?

In this episode, we’re talking about using the AIP model to understand what a client is bringing into the room, what may need to be addressed first, and how different experiences and symptoms may be connected.

We also share a practical formula for AIP case conceptualization that can help organize your thinking around symptoms, emotional confusion, past experiences to target, clinical themes, and the adaptations clients have developed in response to trauma.

This is part of Season 1, From Foundations to Flexibility, where we’re returning to the foundations of EMDR while exploring how thoughtful clinical judgment and flexibility shape the work.

Learn more about us, explore our trainings and learning opportunities, and find out how to work with us in consultation:
www.theemdrconsultationcorner.com

Follow us on Instagram:
@theemdrconsultationcorner

New episodes every Tuesday.

Music by Ken Butler.

Hosted by Maraeca Butler, LPC and Christina Allen, LCPC, both EMDRIA Approved Consultants and Certified EMDR Therapists.

Before we begin EMDR, there’s an important conversation to have.

In this episode, we’re talking about how we introduce clients to EMDR and think through readiness for reprocessing. What does a client actually need to understand before starting? What are we looking for clinically? And how do we balance moving forward with making sure the client has what they need to engage in the work?

We’ll explore readiness as clinical information—not a pass/fail test—and talk about motivation, willingness, present safety, dual attention, rapport, and the client’s ability to connect past experiences with what is happening in the present.

This is part of Season 1, From Foundations to Flexibility, where we’re returning to the foundations of EMDR while exploring how thoughtful clinical judgment and flexibility shape the work.

Learn more about us, explore our trainings and learning opportunities, and find out how to work with us in consultation:
www.theemdrconsultationcorner.com

Follow us on Instagram:
@theemdrconsultationcorner

New episodes every Tuesday.

Transcript generated automatically and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Please refer to the audio for the most accurate version of this conversation.

Music by Ken Butler.

Welcome to The EMDR Consultation Corner!

We’re Maraeca Butler, LPC and Christina Allen, LCPC—EMDRIA Approved Consultants and Certified EMDR Therapists. In our first episode, we’re introducing ourselves, sharing how we met, and talking about why we created this podcast.

Throughout Season 1, From Foundations to Flexibility, we’ll explore the clinical thinking behind EMDR, the “why” behind our decisions, and what it looks like to apply the foundations of EMDR with flexibility, attunement, and thoughtful clinical judgment.

Learn more about us, explore our trainings and learning opportunities, and find out how to work with us in consultation:
www.theemdrconsultationcorner.com

Follow us on Instagram:
@theemdrconsultationcorner

New episodes every Tuesday. We’re glad you’re here!

Transcript generated automatically and may contain errors or inaccuracies. Please refer to the audio for the most accurate version of this conversation.

Music by Ken Butler.