The Cleveland Clinic defines neurodivergent as people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. How can EMDR therapists work with this population, and what do they need to know to serve their clients? EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Laurel Thornton discusses EMDR therapy, neurodiversity, and the neurodivergent. The Network Balance Mode ... Show More
Sep 2025
Healing the Fragmented Self: EMDR & Sand Tray Therapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociationled Episode
In this episode, we explore the powerful integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and sand tray-based therapy as transformative approaches for individuals healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Join us, and our guest, EMDRIA Certified The ... Show More
54m 30s
Aug 2025
Healing Young Hearts: Treating Attachment Trauma in Children with EMDR Therapy
We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions ... Show More
35m 34s
Dec 2024
Moving From Traditional to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On episode 251, Emily welcomes Dr. Amy Marschall, a clinical psychologist focused on trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care. They talk about the transition from traditional therapy models to neurodiversity affirming approaches, and th ... Show More
38m 51s
Sep 2022
What Is Neurodivergent Thinking and Is It a Disorder?
Over 70 million Americans are neurodivergent or live with learning and thinking differences. What does that mean? Is it a mental disorder, and what can be done? What type of prognosis do these folks have? Join us as today’s guest, Understood.org’s Dr. Andrew Kahn, who identifies ... Show More
28m 40s
May 2024
Trauma Therapy: Why you may need EMDR
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in honor of my advocacy for more open conversation surrounding Mental health, I will be featuring episodes on ways to take care of our mental health so we can better care for ourselves and our children. Therapy is highly beneficial, and v ... Show More
56m 45s
May 2024
DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People with Emma Lauer, LCSW
<p>Emma Lauer, LCSW, author of<em> DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People, </em>joins us to discuss how to build emotional resilience and celebrate sensitivity. Emma is a therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. She is an ey ... Show More
35m 4s
May 2024
Quick Tips for Therapists: How to Handle Clients Who Cry Uncontrollably in Session
<p>Emma Lauer, LCSW, author of <em>DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People, </em>shares advice for how to handle clients who cry uncontrollably in session. Emma is a therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. Emma is an eye mov ... Show More
3m 46s