
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 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

May 21, 2023 • 18min
Activating Internal Resources with Tracy Lynch
In this episode Tracy takes us through some examples of how to Resource our clients well. Resourcing our clients is an essential part of Phase 2 EMDR Therapy. Using techniques and protocol from Resource Therapy - Advanced Ego State Parts Therapy Tracy guides us through a deeper sensory experience of Resourcing.
When we are able to awaken relevant Adaptive Resources within our clients, those parts become allies in our work.
Tracy has a face to face Resource Therapy training coming up soon and you can find out more via her website or email directly
tracylynchcounselling@gmail.com
tracylynch.com.au

Apr 30, 2023 • 38min
EMDR in a Fish Bowl
EMDR in a Fish Bowl, Attachment Informed EMDR, and Resource Therapy with Michelle Bowes and Amy English
What a delight it was to yarn with EMDRA Consultants Michelle Bowes and Amy English about their innovative consultation groups and heart for Parts and Attachment work.
EMDR in a fish bowl is a demonstration between an EMDR Therapist and a volunteer. Demonstration includes attachment-informed EMDR, intergenerational EMDR, ego state work, dreams and polyvagal theory, depending on what the participant brings to the workshop. Join us as we explore this excellent innovation and more.
www.sevahouse.com.au - workshops and training to register for fishbowls
Michele Bowes - www.emdrrelational.com
Amy English - www.bridgebackconsulting.com
Attachment Informed EMDR Training https://emdrfocus.com/emdr-support/what-is-attachment-informed-emdr/
Resource Therapy - Advanced Parts Training https://resourcetherapyinternational.com

Apr 23, 2023 • 41min
Aunty Pam Brown - The Trauma Recovery Network
On this episode I meet with Aunty Pam Brown one of our Elders in the Australian EMDR Community. Pam was the first President of EMDRA, our EMDR Australian Association. Pam trained under Franciene Shapiro in the 70's amongst a turbulent world changing background. Listen as Pam tells her personal story of what EMDR means to her and hear Pam's heart on EMDR and her passion for Humanitarian endeavors. Pam also shares with us on the TRN. Trauma Recovery Network, and how you can get involved.
https://traumarecovery.network
https://emdrassociation.org.uk/map-member/derek-farrell/
Tracylynch.com.au