Future Template Parent | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists and Therapist Moms

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Curious how to successfully transition from an insurance-based practice to EMDR intensives? Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I sit down with Amity Olson, LCSW, a member of the first cohort of my 12-Week Intensive group program. Amity shares her journey into private practice, her work with comple...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we revisit a popular clinical episode from the podcast archives - understanding Dissociation, A Guide for EMDR Intensive Therapists.  I break down what dissociation really is, why it’s not an automatic rule-out for EMDR, and how to confid...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I’m sharing my 2025 vision - including launching my EMDR intensive  coaching program, committing to monthly intensives, and embracing a more intentional way of living. I open up about why these goals matter, how they’ll support my own gro...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I'm sharing the details of my upcoming webinar  all about how to double your rates with EMDR intensives. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, this episode breaks down the essentials - from sharpening your clinical skill...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode,  We talk to Mary Fleisch, an LCSW specializing in trauma and EMDR therapy.  We discuss how the 12 Week EMDR Intensive helped Mary's journey into therapy, her experiences with private practice, and the introduction of intensive therap...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode,  we’re celebrating success stories from past students of my 12-week EMDR Intensive Group Program who have overcome their biggest challenges and transformed their therapy practices.  We dive into how focused marketing, client engagement, a...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we revisit episode 30 where we discusss common experiences of every business owner and therapist - imposter syndrome.  I'm sharing my personal experience with imposter syndrome and feeling unworthy as a therapist despite years of tra...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what I’m thankful for as we head into the holiday season. After last week’s election-focused episode, I wanted to share something a bit calmer and more personal. From moving my family to Vermont, finishing my...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast!  In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful intersection of therapy and politics, especially in the wake of the recent U.S. presidential election. I share personal reflections on the emotional exhaustion many are feeling, and how political events impact mental...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast!  Today’s episode tackles a common struggle many therapists face — marketing burnout . If you’re working hard to attract intensive clients but feeling exhausted by the effort, you’re not alone. This is something the therapists in my group program are currently str...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back to the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the importance of setting loving boundaries in therapy —for both therapists and clients. Boundaries are key for therapist self-care, maintaining professional relationships, and ensuring a safe, respectful therapeutic environment. We cover practi...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss unconventional marketing strategies for therapists, emphasizing the importance of networking, cold calling, and creative outreach methods.  I also share inspiring stories from her group program, highlighting how therapists are...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back to the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into social media marketing for therapists, with a special focus on Instagram. We unpack the common fears and resistance therapists experience around showing up online - like worrying about professionalism, ethical boundaries, and self-disclosure. Plus, I...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the challenges therapists face when adding intensive EMDR sessions to their practice.  The importance of intentional planning to avoid burnout, the necessity of enforcing cancellation policies, and the need to balance financial...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey to relaunch my EMDR intensive practice here in Vermont. I’m sharing exactly how I’m approaching this rebuild - from digital marketing strategies to good old-fashioned local networking. If you’ve ever dre...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Today's episode we discuss the Integrative Group Trauma Episode Protocol (IGTEP) and how it can be used in an intensive format. IGTEP is an EMDR protocol conducted in a group format, which is unique and intriguing. It is designed for individuals experiencing...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast!  In today’s episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my 12-week group program for EMDR therapists ready to offer intensives. You’ll get a real taste of what it’s like inside the program as I share a sneak peek from Module One . This module is all about...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at how a hectic week with my kids highlighted the importance of EMDR intensives in managing a busy therapy practice. If you’re a therapist struggling to balance family life and client care, you’ll discover why EMD...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a $5,000 EMDR intensive — from landing those first referrals and booking the intensive, all the way through to how I run the sessions themselves. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to create a high-ticket EMDR...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Today's episode is all about treatment planning and the tools that you need to create an effective treatment plan for an EMDR intensive. Topics covered: Collaborative Treatment Planning  The Structure of EMDR and Treatment Planning  Challenges and Negative P...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Today's episode is all about accountability and how it's crucial when it comes to developing your business and how accountability is often the missing piece in coaching programs, Topics covered: The importance of accountability in business development ...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Today's episode gives you my thoughts on the clinical tools that you need to be an excellent intensive EMDR therapist. I talk about WHY you need excellent clinical skills and all about the clinical skills that I think  are the most important - and, of course...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am thrilled to welcome the one and only Kelly McKenna, my business coach and the power behind the Business of Therapy and Sit with Kelly instagram pages. We take some time to reflect on the journey I've had in my year plus of coaching with her, and discuss...

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Today's episode is about the power of doing things imperfectly. I'm going to be talking about what's been imperfect for me recently - lots of things! I also cover how imperfection can help you move forward when you are starting to offer intensives....

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! Today's episode is all about what needs to be on your website about intensives and how you can be driving traffic there. It's not enough to just throw an intensive page up your website and then cross your fingers. The internet and social media are noisy...