Ana Gomez

Ana Gomez is a seasoned clinician and author specializing in EMDR and somatic therapies for complex trauma. In this discussion, she unveils her new book on EMDR-Sandtray-based therapy, highlighting how this integrative approach helps children process trauma through safety and distance. Ana details techniques for accessing interoception and managing dissociation with sandtray work. She emphasizes the importance of therapist presence, experiential learning, and how nonverbal methods foster profound change without immediate cognitive insight.