Notice That Episode 55: What is Resourcing?
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Jul 11, 2021 The podcast explores the importance of resourcing in EMDR therapy, emphasizing the role of neurobiology and case conceptualization. It discusses using calm safe places and imagined figures to regulate emotions. The significance of support and introducing resources into the therapeutic relationship is also examined. The speakers share a therapist's experience with a homeless man and discuss resourcing in severe fragmented systems like Borderline and Dissociative Identity Disorder. They conclude by mentioning upcoming EMDR trainings and retreat services.
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Beyond Standard Resourcing
- Resourcing in EMDR involves more than just standard tools like the "calm place."
- It's about understanding the client's individual needs and finding resources tailored to them.
Identifying Resource Needs
- Understand a client's history and attachment patterns to identify resource needs.
- Observe their reactions and activation levels in therapy to inform resource selection.
Neurobiology of Resourcing
- Resourcing addresses gaps in a client's autonomic flexibility and affect tolerance.
- It helps them regulate and integrate distressing experiences by building internal capacity.