Notice That EMDR Now, Then, and Tomorrow: Interview with Roy Kiessling
Sep 26, 2024
Join Roy Kiessling, an EMDRIA-certified trainer and founder of EMDR Consulting, as he dives into the evolution of EMDR therapy. With a journey spanning from training with Francine Shapiro to leading hundreds of trainings, Roy discusses the need for flexibility in addressing clients' trauma. He explores emotional vertigo in therapy and highlights the significance of understanding core beliefs. Listeners will gain insights on adapting therapeutic techniques and the importance of attunement to foster deeper therapist-client connections.
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EMDR Processes Neural Networks
- Roy Kiessling shared an experienced case where processing a phobia unfolded into unexpected associated memories outside the initial target.
- This illustrated how EMDR processes neural networks, not just isolated targets, revealing the complexity of trauma work.
Tailor Stimulation for Safety
- Adjust stimulation length and directiveness based on client dysregulation to safely titrate EMDR processing.
- Use shorter, directive sets for highly dysregulated clients to keep them within their window of tolerance.
Dual Neural Network Processing
- EMDR processing engages two concurrent neural networks: distressing and positive adaptive ones.
- Effective therapy lowers disturbance in distress while simultaneously activating the positive network for integration.