The Science of Psychotherapy Rebecca Kase talks about EMDR, Polyvagal, and Trauma
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Jul 24, 2023 Rebecca Kase, a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR consultant, dives deep into the integration of polyvagal theory with EMDR practices. She shares how the pandemic fueled her innovative approach, enhancing therapeutic flexibility. Kase emphasizes the importance of therapists regulating their own nervous systems for effective client co-regulation. She also discusses the balance of teaching neurobiology to clients based on their curiosity, all while advocating for a strong, embodied therapeutic presence.
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Polyvagal Warms EMDR Practice
- Polyvagal theory and EMDR integrate naturally to make EMDR less rigid and more interpersonal.
- Rebecca Kase used polyvagal concepts to warm EMDR and flow with clients' nervous systems.
Map Circuits Before Reprocessing
- Map clients' ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal circuits during preparation to guide interventions.
- Use their nervous-system awareness as a tool while reprocessing memories in EMDR.
Prioritize Self-Regulation Daily
- Prioritize therapist self-care as an ethical duty because your nervous system is your clinical instrument.
- Do short daily intentional self-regulation practices to stay available for co-regulation.
