

Understanding EMDR
Tracy Lynch
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 4, 2023 • 32min
EMDR and Eating Disorders
Resource Therapy Foundation Training RT Informed EMDR Intensives
Feb 2024
https://www.tracylynch.com.au/training
Sherry Lee Smith. In todays episode Sherry helps us to better understand the nature of Eating disorders and attachment needs.
Sherry-Lee Smith
BA (Psych) Hons MAPS MAAP EMDRAA ISST CEDC
Principal Psychologist/Director/Accredited EMDR Consultant and Practitioner/Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
Phoenix Holistic Health Centre
admin@sherryleesmith.com
www.sherryleesmith.com
www.facebook.com/sherryleesmithpsychologist
www.phoenixholistichealth.net

Nov 19, 2023 • 40min
Connecting with Dr Sarah Dominguez
Dr Sarah Dominguez is an EMDR Trainer, Consultant and Researcher. She serves on the EMDRAA board, is a member of the EMDRAA Accreditation and Standards Committee, a committee member of the Australian Psychological Society EMDR Interest and is involved with EMDR Internationally.
Today we yarn about Sarah's experience as a trainer and the way EMDR is evolving around the world and changing from being seen as a therapy primarily for PTSD, to a broad therapy approach that can be used alone or alongside other approaches.
You can find out about Sarah's EMDR Basic Training and Advanced trainings via her website https://www.thewattlecentre.com/about-wattle-centre

Oct 29, 2023 • 35min
Introduction to Resource Therapy - An Advanced Parts Model With Resource Therapy International President Philipa Thornton
Resource Therapy is a Trauma Informed empowering pychotherapy based on the understanding that the personality
is composed of parts. Resource Therapy offers us a completed Parts model with clear structure and protocol.
Jump in and have a listen to Tracy and Philipa as they begin to
explain Resource Therapy and what a wonderful compliment it can be to EMDR.
You can find our more about Philipa Thornton via www.ResourceTherapy.com.au
You can follow Philipa on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/philipathornton/
You can learn more about Resource Therapy International via https://resourcetherapyinternational.com
For more info on Tracy's Resource Therapy Foundation two day training visit tracylynch.com.au

Oct 24, 2023 • 44min
Working with Complex Presentations including Self harm and Suicidal Intention - a yarn with Dr Cecile Boganin
Dr Cecile Boganin is a Clinical Psychologist who worked in the public and community mental health sectors for many years, as a result, she is highly experienced and skilled working with complex presentations and individuals from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds.
Cecile wrote her doctoral dissertation on the impact of memory in
self-harming behaviours. She therefore has a particular interest in
supporting people who engage in self-harm.
Today we talk about the way Cecil works with her clients and their self harm parts and the advice she has for us. You can contact Cecil on
cecile.boganin@gmail.com

Oct 1, 2023 • 32min
Who's driving you when it comes to burnout?
I really enjoyed connecting with Shannon Bowman from create balance psychotherapy.
Shannon is an Accredited Mental Health Practitioner and EMDR Therapist with an interest in burnout.
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion
caused by prolonged stress. It affects millions annually and can lead to severe mental health issues if left unchecked. Therapists are definitely not immune!
Check out Shannon's Burnout to Balance mentoring program and more about Shannon below.
About Shannon Bowman:
Shannon is an integrative psychotherapist. He helps his clients get to the underlying cause of their mental health concerns.Shannon is the founder of Create Balance Psychotherapy & Counselling. He is an experienced and accredited mental health social worker (AMHSW), an Accredited EMDR Practitioner, psychotherapist and counsellor with the knowledge and skills to assist you through life’s difficulties.
Some handy links:
BB mentoring program - https://watch.wave.video/dont-let-burnout-take-over-your-life-aeE5413XytlKX8Cm

Sep 3, 2023 • 45min
EMDR Intensives - With Tracy Lynch
Kambria Evans from Zero disturbance Interviewed Tracy back in Jan 2022 on Tracy's work with EMDR Intensives.
Tracy has now completed more than 100 EMDR Intensive sessions,
both with Individuals and Couples.
Tracy combines Attachment Informed EMDR and Resource Therapy (Advanced Parts Therapy) to help support her Intensive work. Tracy is available for Consultations and can be contacted via tracylynch.com.au
To see Kambria's work visit https://www.zerodisturbance.com/work-with-kambria
We hope you enjoy listening to her EMDR Intensive Journey.

Aug 14, 2023 • 36min
Connecting with Patricia Gallagher on EMDR, Intimate Partners and Family Violence
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia since 2008, Patricia has a breadth and depth of experience over the past decade.
Patricia has worked in schools, colleges, not-for-profit agencies, community health clinics, corporate settings and private practice. She
has provided counselling, assessments, facilitation of workshops and group therapy.Patricia is an EMDR Accredited Practitioner working toward Consultancy, She has particular interest in working with those overcoming family and domestic violence and associated trauma, as well as overcoming bullying and childhood trauma, in addition to improving confidence and mindset.
In this episode we talk about the intersection of case Work and Therapy in the DV FV space. Phase 4 Readiness and Patricia's learnings around DV FV Myths.
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia since 2008, Patricia has a breadth and depth of experience over the past decade.
Patricia has worked in schools, colleges, not-for-profit agencies, community health clinics, corporate settings and private practice. She has provided counselling, assessments, facilitation of workshops and group therapy.Patricia is an EMDR Accredited Practitioner. She has particular interest in working with those overcoming family and domestic violence and associated trauma, as well as overcoming bullying and childhood trauma, in addition to improving confidence and mindset.
You can learn more about Patricia and reach her here - https://www.gallagherpsychology.com.au/about

Jul 31, 2023 • 33min
EMDR and Adolescents with Marie Vakakis
Join us as we yarn with Marie Vakakis, Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer. Marie's passion lies in supporting young people to improve their mental wellbeing by building strong relationships and connections.
Marie reminds us of the importance of the system our clients are part of and how EMDR Therapy can be a useful tool to go deeper.
Connect with Marie:
https://thetherapyhub.com.au/
https://marievakakis.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/
You can listen to Marie's podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/this-complex-life/id1459084811
https://open.spotify.com/show/19N3wtZlpJTiBjJit2zqap?si=01ddb992db504cf6

Jun 25, 2023 • 39min
Connecting with Dr Catherine Hynes on Dissociation
In this Episode Dr Catherine Hynes helps us to better understand Dissociation. Catherine brings us her knowledge from a neuroscience and neuropsychology perspective. Catherines warmth and understanding give us a great taste of her upcoming and ongoing training to better equip us as Therapist working in the complex trauma space. www.catherinehynes.net/trainings Complexity to Clarity: https://pracademics.thinkific.com/courses/complexity-to-clarity Working with Dissociation: Advanced Topics in Perth:https://catherinehynes.net/working-with-dissociation-advanced-topics/ Recognising and Managing Resistance in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Qldhttps://catherinehynes.net/recognising-and-managing-resistance/
Tracylynch.com.au

Jun 11, 2023 • 41min
EMDR and Grief with Liam Spicer
Today Liam and I yarn about EMDR and grief...
Liam is currently completing his Phd on EMDR and the impact on prolonged grief. As humans one certainly is that we will all face loss along with our clients, equipping ourselves with knowledge and understanding about grief is essential.
Join us as we continue this important conversation.
You can learn more about Liam via:
Liam Spicer Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/liam-spicer
EMDR Integrative Training: https://emdrintegrative.com.au/
Contact Email: liam@emdrintegrative.com.au