Zero Disturbance

The 8-hour, multi-day intensive model does not work for most clients, and it absolutely does not work for most clinicians. But don't worry. If you're curious about offering intensives in your practice, you have choices. In today's video, we explore how rigid clinical models are becoming outdated, especially during a pandemic, and what is most crucial now is to learn how to customize and design you...

From where I sit, I get to meet so many cool EMDR therapists who are diversifying their businesses with EMDR intensives. It's time that all of you got in on the conversation. My hope is that you will hear the experiences of others to inspire you, build you up, and give you confidence to do exactly what works for you. In this Zero Disturbance Spotlight Podcast, we explore how to think like a Zero D...

Y'all, I did a thing: took my twins on vacation in Pacifica, stayed at a new house we've never stayed in, and I did it ALL BY MYSELF. Talk about a parenting milestone! In addition to creating new neural pathways on our inaugural mommy vacation, I noticed old neural pathways. My brain was linking up associations with a relationship I had in Pacifica nearly 15 years ago, and it was giving it to me i...

From where I sit, I get to meet so many cool EMDR therapists who are diversifying their businesses, especially with EMDR intensives. It's time that you got in on the conversation. In Zero Disturbance's first Spotlight Podcast, we explore how to think like a Zero Disturbance business owner/ clinician with Tony Parmenter. Tony integrated his love of the outdoors with EMDR to create the first ever pu...

As EMDR therapists, we know that we never want to overwhelm our clients with feeling too much or too fast when it comes to trauma. Less is often more when creating safety. We know this because we are taught to spend time in Phase 2 with resourcing and preparation before going into trauma networks. And when we do go into Phase 4, we know to keep clients in their window of tolerance. And, if they le...

If you are an EMDR therapist, you understand attachment. Your clients have C-PTSD and/or relational trauma. You already get it: attachment is king. So, what does it mean when we think about intentional attachment and detachment as an EMDR therapist? How about as an EMDR intensive therapist? Today's video explores intentional attachment in transition: from wake to sleep, from work to home, from the...

Anyone else's brain feeling mushy? Thought so. With all the changes and newness, it's the perfect time to keep it simple where we can. Well, good news. (Most of) our clients do not need a detailed explanation of Phases 1-8 or neuroscience speak when they ask how EMDR works or what to expect. In today's video, we discuss three metaphors to help you, your consultees, and your clients understand the...

When we talk about wealth, success and boundaries in our field, it can feel like a controversial topic. And that's because, for therapists, tons of negative cognitions have been assigned to our financial accomplishments. If we don’t accept insurance or our rates are “too high,” we’re demanding. If our generosity isn’t deemed substantial enough, we’re unfriendly. And if we attempt to create offers...

Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.  Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community?   Access our favorite free resources in   The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle , full of free videos and downloads to help you develop your   clinical reas...

I opened up my laptop the other day and ended up in one of the many private practice Facebook groups. I stumbled across a post I’d seen 1,000 versions of before. And it went something like this... “I’m an exhausted parent and I don’t know how to fit my client schedule into my personal life. I’m so tired and so burnt out and I don’t know what to do.” I scrolled through the comments to see what our...

One of the biggest mistakes I see with EMDR clinicians in private practice is forgetting that they are the CEO of their lives and businesses. In this week's video, we talk about how to remember who is (and who is NOT) the boss, and go over some common examples of when this gets really confusing (e.g. rate shaming). --- Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed...

We've all had moments with clients or in consultation when we decide that some protocol isn't working for us, and it frustrates us and closes us down. This is common in Phase 2 when we can't resource clients with certain exercises (e.g. safe place, container). In today's video, we look at what positive and negative cognitions show up in our own learning process, and how to remember that, no matter...

When we understand the purpose of clinical interventions, instead of just following a script from someone else, we get confidence, joy, and power. This is why developing our clinical reasoning skills is everything. Today I share not only my four favorite interweaves, but we also examine what these interweaves are designed to do during Phase 4. I invite you to both appreciate the magic of EMDR, and...

What does it mean when there is "too much" talking in Phase 4? Today we dive into this common question by exploring the guidelines for the client, role of the therapist, and what is really happening. One anchor will keep us sane: every behavior has a positive intention. This topic is a fascinating one! And, as always with Zero Disturbance, we get to learn while feeling good (because this is how we...

Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resources for therapists on EMDR-informed clinical reasoning, intensive design, passive income systems, & teaching excellence.  Ready to get started in the Zero Disturbance community?   Access our favorite free resources in   The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle , full of free videos and downloads to help you develop your   clinical reas...

Do you do a complete, full clinical intake interview to learn about the client? Or do you look at presenting issues or core beliefs and work back to targets, letting the relevant information show up over time? It depends on the client, but it also depends on who you are and where you are. To learn more about client-centered and clinician-centered EMDR, visit www.zerodisturbance.com/the-map --- Zer...

The future is full of possibilities, and what is imagined is informed by both the past and the present. Just like what is past is present, what is future is present! Understanding the power of Future Template gives you and your client permission to let the brain do what it does best: guide, love, and protect. And as you step into your post-pandemic future, my hope for you is that what is imagined...

Offering EMDR Intensives and working intensively with EMDR are very different things, yet they often get confused. In today's video, we clarify the important differences and why your practice is ready to be reimagined now. Interested in offering intensives in your practice? Let us show you how! https://www.zerodisturbance.com/intensive-kit-choices --- Zero Disturbance offers comprehensive resource...

We've all had clients and/or consultees ask this question: "how long does EMDR take?" Why is this so hard to answer? I've heard responses ranging from 2-3 sessions for one target, to 8-12 for single-incident trauma, to "it depends." Ya'll, we can do better than this! We are the brain surgeons of therapists! Imagine going in for brain surgery and asking how long the procedure and/or recovery will b...

How do we know what EMDR target to choose? In today's video, I discuss a common question we hear in EMDR consultation. In response I often ask: given what we know now about this client, what's the wrong choice? And guess what? Often times there is no wrong choice. As an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and educator, I invite you to ask these questions with joy instead of anxiety. --- Zero Disturbance of...

OVERVIEW: 00:00- What is happening now?! 01:15- We know a lot: creating attachments through love, hope, and bravery 03:06- My commitment to all of you in the EMDR community 04:46- Clients need more accessible language now: 3 metaphors to help explain EMDR to clients 07:03- Please take the EMDR journey before your clients so you can shine a light for them 08:23- 5 things to highlight (no matter wha...

Today we discuss: the necessity of noticing good and encouraging the good in others; w hat our clients need most now during COVID; our  role as encouragers to facilitate our clients' processing; h ow processing trauma is like learning and  the ideal conditions of learning; h ow to utilize Encouragement Interweaves to resource throughout learning.  --- Zero Disturbance offers co...