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Let's Talk EMDR
EMDR Therapy for Persons with Disabilities
Aug 15, 2024
Kriss Jarecki is a therapy practitioner who is legally blind and specializes in EMDR therapy. She shares her journey from social work to becoming an EMDR therapist, highlighting her insights on accessibility challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The conversation tackles ableism and the internal conflicts within marginalized communities. Kriss discusses the importance of a person-centered approach and shares resources to enhance accessibility in therapy. Her advocacy for empathy and understanding reveals the strengths and resilience of clients navigating their trauma.
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- Kriss Jarecki emphasizes the transformative impact of teletherapy for persons with disabilities, enhancing accessibility and accommodating individual client needs.
- Challenging misconceptions about EMDR therapy, Jarecki highlights its efficacy for clients with disabilities, fostering confidence and a renewed sense of agency.
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Journey to EMDR Therapy
The discussion highlights Chris Jurecki's path to becoming an EMDR therapist, emphasizing his initial skepticism towards the therapy due to its controversial reception in the past. Early in his career, Chris explored various therapeutic modalities before discovering EMDR through a presentation by Nancy Smith. After experiencing job loss and taking time off to care for his family, he decided to pursue EMDR training, inspired by Smith's encouragement and ongoing communication about EMDR developments. This transformation illustrates not only his commitment to therapy but also the opportunity for personal growth and professional reinvigoration through specialized training.
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