Empowered Through Compassion: EMDR and IFS Informed Therapy

In this episode I speak with author and CFO Justin B Long about his book, "The Righteous Rage of a 10-Year-Old Boy: A Journey of Self-Discovery." This is a beautiful book about a man who has overcome a traumatic childhood, with inner resilence, a lot of intention, and the help of his therapist (trained in EMDR). He recounts in detail his experience with EMDR, and how it helped transform his perception of himself and the world. Through a lot of courage and inner stamina Justin is able to reflect on the magic of EMDR with a very personal and open account of his experience. 

I am reloading the first part of this episode as a special bonus this month! Martha was on the second episode from season 1. She was such a fun and interesting guest and a pleasure to speak with. She spoke about her book Internal Family Systes Therapy for Shame and Guilt, which is one of my most favorite books on my bookshelf! Not only did it deepen my understanding of IFS, but it also helps to get a better handle on something that afflicts all of us: shame! Thanks Martha for having this compassionate conversation with me!   

In this episode I am speaking with one of the masters of the EMDR world, Robin Shapiro. She is the creator or "The Two Handed Interweave," which she speak about here. She has written some very important books for EMDR including, "Easy Ego State Interventions" and she has also edited "EMDR Solutions" volume one and two. It is my pleasure to share this beautiful conversation with you.   

Come listen to me speaking with Cindy Arnold, who was my EMDR trainer. I attended her wonderful class through the Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute which was founded by Executive Director Ricky Greenwald. Listen to Cindy and I speak about EMDR, and how she is also able to integrate IFS (as well as Ego States) into her trauma work. She was one of the people who helped lead me into the world of trauma healing. I hope you find this conversation with her as interesting and enlightening as I have! 

I had the pleasure to speak with Sabine Boots today. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Massachusetts. Through EMDR and IFS therapy (she is certified in both) as well as other models of therapy, Sabine is able to create a peaceful, calm spaciousness for her clients, to help them reach a place where their souls can be healed from trauma! I hope you enjoy this beuatiful conversation.  

In this episode, I am speaking with Executive Director of Castlebrook Counseling Center (and my boss) Kerrie Toole about her journey in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Although this is not specifically IFS or EMDR, there is a lot of convergence between all of these models. Truth is truth, whatever names or models we use to understand it! I hope you enjoy this first Episode of 2024 as much as I do!

This episode was a special treat to make. I was given a chance to interview my consultant Bruce Hersey, the founder and creator of Syzygy. At the Syzygy Institute, Bruce (and other carefully selected professionals who have been trained in EMDR, IFS, and his model) teach "IFS informed EMDR." What is special about Bruce Hersey? Come along with me on this interview, to hear some of his wisdom. He was a pleasure to speak with!  

Welcome to another wonderful episode. I had the pleasure of speaking with Beau Laviolette. He is a highly recommended EMDR/ IFS consultant and trainer. He leads classes at the Syzygy Institute, where teaches "IFS Informed EMDR." As you can hear in this episode, he has lots to share when it comes to how these two models fit together to support healing!  

Today I had the oportunity to speak with Tisha Shull, a co-host on the successful Podcast "IFS-Talks." We discuss some of her interests, which span from the incredible heights of rock climbing to the inner depths of past life exploration. I hope you find this conversation as fascinating and helpful as I did! 

I am speaking with my IFS colleague and classmate Dr. Justin Wilford, who is the Co-Founder and Director of Programs at the Yes Collective and the Co-Founder and Director of research and Wellness Programs of the MaxLove Poject. Through our mutual appreciation of the IFS model, we explore how this model has allowed both of us to be more mindful of ourselves, and the universe within.