
Understanding EMDR
Welcome to Understanding EMDR, an Australian Podcast. This podcast is a place to yarn, connect, share knowledge and grow our understanding of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy) together.
Tracy Lynch is descendant of the Wiriaduji Nation and an Accredited EMDRAA Consultant. Tracy specialises in EMDR intensive, working with First Nations people and working with complex trauma.
Let's journey together, embrace our curiosity, deepen our understanding in the skill and art of EMDR Therapy, and build practices and lives beyond negative cognitions.
Latest episodes

Oct 6, 2024 • 36min
The Standard EMDR protocol through an Accreditation lens with Jenny Dwyer Part 1
Jenny Dwyer is a Social Worker, EMDR Trainer and Consultant
In Part 1 Jenny and I begin to unpack the EMDR Training and Accreditation Pathway. We start by discussion about EMDR Basic Training.
Part 1 and Part 2 and Consultation hours to make up the full Basic Training for Full Membership EMDRA Application.
See more here
https://emdraa.org/training-accreditation/
Jenny's contacts
https://www.jennydwyer.com.au/
Tracy’s contact www.tracylynch.com.au

Sep 1, 2024 • 45min
EMDR for children and young people in trauma with Arianne Struik
EMDR for children and young people in trauma with Arianne Struik
It was so great to catch up with Arianne Struik from the Institute for chronically traumatised children and hear about her FIFO EMDR work along with her Sleeping Dogs Training. If you are a Therapist who works with children and young people this episode is not to be missed!
Www.ariannestruik.com
EMDR Child Training online
https://www.ariannestruik.com/calendar-2/child-emdr-training-online/
Masterclass EMDR with children with complex trauma
https://www.ariannestruik.com/calendar-2/masterclass-emdr-with-children-with-complex-trauma/
Sleeping Dogs training
https://www.ariannestruik.com/calendar-2/sleeping-dogs-method/
Homestudy Sleeping Dogs training
https://www.ariannestruik.com/calendar-2/treating-chronically-traumatized-children-with-the-sleeping-dogs-method/
90 minute webinar package EMDR with chronic traum
https://www.ariannestruik.com/calendar-2/rw-webinarpackage-emdr-with-chronic-trauma-in-children/
Libary with recorded webinars
https://www.ariannestruik.com/calendar-2/

Aug 18, 2024 • 49min
EMDR and Equine Therapy with Sue Jakes
Join me as I yarn with Sue Jakes Clinical Psychologist and Nature based Therapist / Equine Therapist.
We connect on the healing power of nature and the wisdom of horses.
Nature Based Therapies Australia
www.naturebasedtherapies.com.au
sue@naturebasedtherapies.com.au
Upcoming Webinars
Getting your nature based practice off the ground. Hosted by AAPi Wednesday 21st August
https://www.aapi.org.au/Web/EventDetail?EventKey=EW240821
Equine Assisted EMDR in the Treatment of Mental Health. Hosted by EMDR special interest group APS. Tuesday 17th September
https://groups.psychology.org.au/emdr/
Equine Assisted Psychology in Practice. Hosted by Nature Based Therapies Australia 12th September.
https://naturebasedtherapies.com.au/training-event/equine-assisted-psychology-in-practice/
Upcoming Trainings
Nature Based Therapies - Knowledge to Practice 29th-30th November
2 Day Training on the Central Coast with expert, guest presenters hosted by Nature Based Therapies Australia
https://naturebasedtherapies.com.au/training-event/nature-inclusive-practices/
The Muster Group Facilitator Training (Equine Assisted Therapy)
25th-26th October, Fish Creek, Victoria
Co-facilitated by AMHSW and trainer Nadine Delaney
https://naturebasedtherapies.com.au/training-event/the-muster-program/
Early 2025
Getting Your Nature Based Practice Off The Ground. 6 Day hybrid model training - 3 days online and 3 day experiential learning, co-facilitated by psychologist and trainer Mauro Viera. Location TBA
Equine Assisted EMDR - In person training Hunter Valley
Individual and Group EMDR Consultation - Equine Assisted and Nature Based focus from October 2024 and can be booked via the website www.naturebasedtherapies.com.au

Aug 4, 2024 • 26min
A yarn about EMDR Interweaves With Tracy Lynch
Cognitive interweaves are used when: (a) processing is stopped; (b) you are running out of time; and (c) when the client is experiencing intense emotional processing.
Interweaves can make the difference between success and failure when treating blocking or looping,.Tracy summarises some of the magic of Interweaves. For further information Deborah Korn -An EMDR Therapy primer.
Tracy mentions Liam Spicers Training, Caroline Burrows EMDR Level 1, 2 and Consultation, Jacinta Hatton Perinatal Consultation group, Tracylynch.com.au for Resource Therapy - Advanced Parts.

Jun 30, 2024 • 34min
Reflections on EMDR European Conference with Larissa Meysner
In this episode Larissa and I connect around her reflections of the European conference "Pathways to Peace with EMDR"
Join us as we hear some of Larissa's takeaways on the latest Research and developments in our International EMDR community.
EMDR 2.0 An Enhanced Version of EMDR Therapy - Psychology Training (psychology-training.com.au)
EMDR Advanced Workshop | Psychology Training (psychology-training.com.au)
Supervision | Psychology Training (psychology-training.com.au)

May 27, 2024 • 33min
Intensive EMDR Reflections with Tracy Lynch
Tracy shares some reflections on her EMDR Intensive work.
Jump in and listen along to some reflections and answers to questions about EMDR Intensive work raised during and after the EMDR Intensive Panel presentation at Conference. Tracy also shares ways to connect with her fellow Panel presenters and her Intensive Focused Consultation groups.
You can join Tracy's Intensive Focused Consultation groups by booking via this link https://tracylynch.as.me/EMDRIntensivesGroupConsultation
Panel Contacts:
Arianne Struik (sleeping Dogs) www.ariannestruik.com
ictc@ariannestruik.com
Raquel Cukierman
Raquel.cukierman@mackillop.org.au
Larisa Mysner - www.southperthclinicalpsychology.com.au
Bec and Danielle Retreat style Intensive.
admin@changes.life
www.changes.life
The stress and trauma clinic - https://stressandtraumaclinic.com.au

May 5, 2024 • 50min
Uncle Thomas Zimmerman - 4 Blinks a Flash like approach
Four Blinks is an EMDR therapist-developed trauma processing tool meant to process one trauma memory (recent memories of being activated are fine! No need to dig up the past) with the lowest activation level possible i.e. without being retraumatized.
Thomas Zimmerman is the developer of Four Blinks, a Flash like approach. In this episode we discuss the how and why's of Four blinks.
Thomas Zimmerman's website: https://FourBlinks.com
Tracy Lynch's website: https://www.tracylynch.com.au

Apr 21, 2024 • 11min
Critical Incident Desensitization with Pam Brown
After loss, Critical Incidents, Natural disasters our Nervous System is in overdrive leaving little room for logic reason and calm
Last week the events in Bondi, NSW have left a community in grief, fear and shock.
Pam Brown from the TRN Trauma Recovery Network teaches us a quick accessible useful tool to help regulate and bring stress down.
This is not EMDR so can be used by lay people in a safe and effective way.
To watch a demonstration of CID pls go to https://www.traumarecovery.network/home
To sign up to the Trn for further resources and to Volunteer https://www.traumarecovery.network/home
App: Destress App
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/moovement/id6445959147

Apr 15, 2024 • 41min
EMDR and Neurodiversity affirming approaches with Anna Clarke
In this conversation with Anna Clarke, a dedicated psychologist and play therapist, listeners explore the world of neurodiversity-affirming therapy. Anna shares their personal journey, emphasizing the significance of understanding autism and ADHD in therapeutic settings. They discuss the unique challenges neurodiverse clients face in EMDR therapy and the importance of tailored, trauma-informed approaches. Anna also highlights available training resources and the essential role of affirming language in supporting these clients' therapeutic experiences.

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
Dr Jamie Marich - A Yarn about Dissociation
Dr Jamie Marich - A Yarn about Dissociation
Dr. Jamie Marich is the author of over fifteen books and manuals in the field of trauma, recovery, and expressive arts. With her work increasingly appealing to wider audiences than just her clinical colleagues, Jamie seeks to create material that facilitates transformation. Jamie is the keynote speaker at the 2024 EMDRAA conference, today we connect over the topic of dissociation.
https://jamiemarich.com
https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com
Upcoming Training in Australia with Jamie
https://www.naturebasedtherapies.com.au
Training with Tracy
Advanced Parts - Resource Therapy Foundation
2/3 July
Advanced Training Clinical Resource Therapy
Bali and or Online Oct 2024
https://www.tracylynch.com.au/training
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