Best Rebecca Kase Podcasts (2025)

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Let’s talk about sleep — the ultimate nervous system reset. 32:44

11d ago32:44

32:44

In this episode, we’ll explore why sleep is not a luxury or a badge of honor to sacrifice. It’s a biological necessity. I’ll break down what’s happening in your brain and body while you sleep, why a dysregulated nervous system can sabotage rest, and what to do when you’re stuck in tired-but-wired mode. You’ll learn: Why sleep is the pillar of healt…

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The Polyvagal Solution 35:28

26d ago35:28

35:28

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on The Polyvagal Solution — my brand new book that’s been years in the making. You’ll hear the real story behind why I wrote it, what makes this book different from other trauma and self-help resources, and how understanding your nervous system can change everything — from how you heal to how you live, …

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Welcome back to Thrive 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

Welcome back to Thrive. It’s been a minute — and I’ve missed you. In this episode, I’m sharing where I’ve been, what’s changed, and what’s coming next. You’ll hear about why I took a break, what rest revealed, and why I’m returning with a whole new fire and a brand new book: The Polyvagal Solution. We’re entering a new season — one rooted in nervou…

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Introducing EMDR UK's new Patron Darren McGarvey with a Pre Conference 2025 Special 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

EMDR UK Association's new patron, Darren McGarvey, is a writer, columnist, broadcaster, social commentator, and hip-hop recording artist (Loki). Darren grew up in Pollok on the south side of Glasgow and has lived through extreme poverty, addiction, and homelessness. In this episode, he shares his story with Russell Hurn, detailing how he began EMDR…

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EMDR UK present a 2025 pre-conference special with LCSW, Hope Payson discussing the use of EMDR Therapy to address addiction. 27:58

6M ago27:58

27:58

EMDR UK presents a pre-conference 2025 podcast with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Consultant Hope Payson. Hope draws on over 30 years of experience working with addiction and trauma, firmly believing they are deeply interconnected. Her journey with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) began during her time in an outreach …

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Codependency: What it is, why it happens, and how to break free 36:42

7M ago36:42

36:42

Here is what was covered in this episode: I got this request from a podcast listener! Let’s learn what codependency is, how it relates to attachment, and why we’re prone to it as relational creatures. Codependency is a condition where someone relies too much on another person in an unhealthy and self-destructive way. Human beings are wired to form …

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How To Be A Better Human 24:37

7M ago24:37

24:37

Here is what was covered in this episode: I’m back! I took a break after completing my manuscript for The Polyvagal Solution, which will teach people how to manage stress using polyvagal theory. In today’s episode, I cover insights gained from spiritual practices that will help you be a better human. Most importantly, living on your own terms is es…

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Coming home to yourself: Challenging the Binary with Kristen Gmerek 50:28

9M ago50:28

50:28

Here is what was covered in this episode: Introduction of Kristen Gmerek, who worked with my company before starting a new path in social work. We discussed how our connection evolved and how I encouraged Kristen’s career shift. Kristen (they/them) shared their journey of identity discovery, starting with a sense of confusion about gender roles as …

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5 Things I’ve Learned as a Trauma Therapist 29:48

9M ago29:48

29:48

Here is what was covered in this episode: My top five lessons learned from my 20 years as a trauma therapist. I share my background, including my education and experiences in trauma therapy, starting from grad school. Hear how I became interested in trauma work, initially sparked by my own experiences and further deepened by reading “Trauma and Rec…

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Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone 27:34

10M ago27:34

27:34

Here is what was covered in this episode: I share personal and professional experiences with overcoming survival mode Learn why growth and comfort cannot coexist Learn the concept “window Of tolerance” from psychotherapy and how to use it to fund your growth edge Explore the research on trigger warnings and their potential to contribute to avoidanc…

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Betrayal Trauma 31:20

10M ago31:20

31:20

Here is what was covered in this episode: I discuss betrayal trauma, emphasizing that it can occur in various forms beyond infidelity, such as in friendships, relationships, and family dynamics. I share some of my personal experiences with betrayal trauma. We talk about how betrayal trauma is essentially trust trauma, caused by someone close violat…

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Spiritual Wisdom 22:00

11M ago22:00

22:00

Here is what was covered in this episode: Important concepts from yoga philosophy and Buddhist studies. The Thrive Five framework includes spiritual practices. Spiritual belief systems help make sense of suffering in life. Suffering is an inevitable part of life. Acceptance of suffering helps in dealing with it effectively. Attachment can increase …

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Russell Hurn interviews trainer and former EMDR UK President, Robin Logie, at the European Conference in Dublin 2024. 20:37

11M ago20:37

20:37

At the EMDR European Conference in Dublin, Russell Hurn grabbed a few minutes with Clinical Psychologist and senior trainer, Robin Logie as he came off stage to talk to him about his 'Wilderness Years' and his current book, EMDR Supervision- A Handbook, published by Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/EMDR-Supervision-A-Handbook/Logie/p/book/97810…

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Lessons Learned 19:13

11M ago19:13

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Here is what was covered in this episode: I share 3 valuable lessons from my personal and professional journey. Lesson 1: Take responsibility for your own happiness; no one else can save you. Relying on external validation and regulation is ineffective. Self-reliance and personal accountability are key. Lesson 2: Sustainable change comes from small…

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Polyvagal Theory 33:08

12M ago33:08

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Links to free resources: Understanding the Nervous System free download: https://kaseandco.com/resources-and-downloads/ Here is what was covered in this week’s episode: Polyvagal theory and it’s relationship with wellness and therapy. An introduction to Steven Porges, the developer of polyvagal theory, and his research on the vagus nerve and heart …

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Emotional Freedom Technique with Taz Vazquez 31:37

12M ago31:37

31:37

Here is what was covered in this episode: Meet my friend Taz Vazquez: an EMDR therapist, retired airforce veteran, and emotional freedom technique practitioner. She teahes us all about EFT and takes us through a self-help technique to use at home. Explanation of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a technique that involves …

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How yoga can help you heal 31:44

1y ago31:44

31:44

Links to free resources: Thriveology Quiz https://tr2vhgt9f7y.typeform.com/to/QLSljJaV Why Mindset Matters: https://rebecca-kase-3d4c.mykajabi.com/mindset-free-resource-3ae938dd-25cb-4b28-b1ed-6ec489ad5fd6 Here is what was covered in this episode: Rebecca shares her first experience with yoga at 15 and how it became a significant part of her life. …

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Healing through Sound 39:08

1y ago39:08

39:08

Links to free resources: Thriveology Quiz https://tr2vhgt9f7y.typeform.com/to/QLSljJaV Why Mindset Matters: https://rebecca-kase-3d4c.mykajabi.com/mindset-free-resource-3ae938dd-25cb-4b28-b1ed-6ec489ad5fd6 Here is what was covered in this episode: Podcast intro: focusing on combining neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and personal experience t…

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How to be with big feels 33:46

1y ago33:46

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Links to free resources: Thriveology Quiz https://tr2vhgt9f7y.typeform.com/to/QLSljJaV Why Mindset Matters: https://rebecca-kase-3d4c.mykajabi.com/mindset-free-resource-3ae938dd-25cb-4b28-b1ed-6ec489ad5fd6 Here is what was covered in this episode: Rebecca discusses managing overwhelming emotions like anxiety, panic, depression, and loneliness. Shar…

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The Human Animal Connection 31:33

1y ago31:33

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Links to free resources: Thriveology Quiz https://tr2vhgt9f7y.typeform.com/to/QLSljJaV Why Mindset Matters: https://rebecca-kase-3d4c.mykajabi.com/mindset-free-resource-3ae938dd-25cb-4b28-b1ed-6ec489ad5fd6 Here is what was covered in this episode: Introduction to thriving beyond survival mode, combining neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and p…

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Meet your vagus nerve 25:17

1y ago25:17

25:17

Have you heard the buzz about the vagus nerve? Maybe you have, maybe you haven’t but just know this…your vagus nerve has a WHOLE lot to do with your health and wellness. This often overlooked nerve is responsible for regulating our physical and emotional well-being, making it a key player in our ability to thrive. By understanding how the vagus ner…

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My go-to physical health habits 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

Learn my go to physical health habits that I practice almost every day. These are tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years that help me thrive within the physical domain of the Thrive 5. Learn what I prioritize, the daily habits that are part of my routine, and easy but effective strategies to support your physical health and wellness. Here is w…

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Why Mindset Matters 29:57

1y ago29:57

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Link to free resource: Mindset Free Resource Mindset is perhaps one of the most important factors for thriving and transforming your life. Why is that? Because your mind is incredibly powerful and can be your biggest ally or your greatest adversary. In this podcast, we will explore the impact of mindset on our daily lives and how mindset interacts …

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What is EMDR? 30:04

1y ago30:04

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Learn from an internationally acclaimed author and EMDR expert, just what the heck EMDR therapy is! EMDR is an evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD. Learn what this therpy is, how it works, and what it can help treat. Join Rebecca as she dives into the neuroscience of EMDR therapy and shares some of her personal and professional successes wit…

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EMDR UK presents a pre Conference 2024 Podcast with Olivier Van Limbergen and Ludwig Cornil 30:33

1y ago30:33

30:33

In this special episode, Ludwig Cornil and Olivier Van Limbergen talk to Russell Hurn about their individual and very different journeys into EMDR. just before the EMDR UK conference in York in 2024. They give us a flavour of their presentation on relational trauma and the role of affect in reprocessing based on the original Shapiro texts. They wil…

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The Thrive 5 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

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Learn my framework for creating a lifestyle that allows me to thrive! In this episode, learn about Rebecca’s Thrive 5 and how to use them every day. Thriving is an active process, not a passive one, and requires you to create a lifestyle of habits that allow you to grow, transform, and become your best self. Dive into an introduction to the Thrive …

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What is trauma? 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

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In this episode, we dive into understanding what the heck trauma really is and how it affects us. Join trauma expert Rebecca Kase, as she explains why our definition of trauma historically has been all wrong, why emotional trauma is still traumatic, and insights we can learn from the ACE study. You’ll also learn that healing is possible and how adv…

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Befriending your nervous system 35:38

1+ y ago35:38

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In this episode, Rebecca shares why it’s all about the nervous system. What’s your nervous system got to do with thriving? Everything! Learn why befriending your nervous system is so important, how to work with it, and why you should always keep it front and center. Here is what was covered in this episode: The critical role of the nervous system i…

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Welcome to Thrive the Podcast + Are you surviving or thriving? 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

Click here for the Thriveology Quiz! Welcome to our first show! Today, we dive into what it means to thrive and examine the difference between surviving and thriving. Meet Rebecca Kase, a force of nature, healed human, expert in Polyvagal Theory, EMDR Therapy, and 7 figure business owner. She’ll share with you why she started this podcast, and how …

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Thrive the Podcast Coming Soon! 8:32

1+ y ago8:32

8:32

Stay tuned for our first episode coming Monday February 5th!By Rebecca Kase

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EMDR UK Conference 2024 Preview with one of the main presenters Femke Bannink Mbazzi. 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

In this Past, Present and Future EMDR UK pre-conference podcast, Russell Hurn talks to Femke Bannink Mbazzi about her presentation at the EMDR UK Conference in March 2024 on cultural adaptations. Femke is originally from The Netherlands and studied anthropology and psychology but now lives and works in Uganda. In this episode, she talks about her j…

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A Special Edition of Past, Present and Future with Olatunde Spence 27:18

1+ y ago27:18

27:18

In this special edition of Past, Present and Future, Russell Hurn interviews Olatunde Spence and asks "Is EMDR an anti-racist therapy" and how can we be culturally informed when working with our clients? Olatunde talks about her experiences of racism as a Black therapist, campaigner and activist who is also autistic. Link to Olatunde's ETQ article …

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Naomi Fisher and Caroline Van Diest talk to Russell Hurn after they went down a storm at the EMDR UK 2023 Glasgow conference 48:58

2y ago48:58

48:58

This episode with trainers and EMDR Consultants Caroline Van Diest and Naomi Fisher was recorded a few months after their successful presentation at the 2023 Glasgow conference on working with EMDR and autism. This is a Laura Beech production for EMDR UK. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and presenters and a…

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A Past, Present and Future Special: Rebecca Kase chats with Dr Russ Hurn about blending EMDR therapy with Polyvagal Theory in advance of the 2023 conference in Glasgow. 35:16

2+ y ago35:16

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Rebecca Kase is a licensed social worker, EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer who integrates all of the 8 phases in EMDR therapy with Polyvagal Theory. In this episode, she explains how she uses the Polyvagal theory throughout the eight phases of EMDR therapy and why we should befriend our nervous system This is a Laura Beech production for EMD…

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Russell Hurn in conversation with Dr. Derek Farrell MBE 46:27

2+ y ago46:27

46:27

Dr Derek Farrell former President of EMDR UK, Psychologist and Principal Lecturer at the University of Worcester is a major contributor to the development of EMDR around the world. In this episode, he discusses his work with adult survivors of clergy sexual abuse, Hillsborough, Grenfell and the concept of moral injury and his Humanitarian Trauma Ca…

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Episode 1 of a 2 part mini series about Working Memory Theory with Millia Begum 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

40:39

Episode 1 EMDR Consultant Millia Begum looks at the origins of working memory theory, the research behind the model and its applications and links to EMDR therapy. In this episode, she talks to Professor Jackie Andrade from the University of Plymouth about the concept of working memory. This is a Laura Beech production for EMDR UK. The views and op…

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Episode 2 of a 2 part mini series about Working Memory Theory with Millia Begum. 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

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Episode 2 This is the second part of a 2 episode mini-series from EMDR UK introduced by Russell Hurn. In this interview, EMDR Consultant Millia Begum talks to Professor Ad De Jongh from the University of Amsterdam about current research and the application of the working memory model to EMDR theory and practice. This is a Laura Beech production for…

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A Past, Present and Future Special from the EMDR UK Child and Adolescent Committee: Series 1 highlights from the 2022 webinars 1:06:11

2+ y ago1:06:11

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This is a Past, Present, and Future special edition where Russell Hurn presents some of the highlights from the past year of webinars from the Child and Adolescent Committee with leading clinicians from around the world. This is a Laura Beech production for EMDR UK. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and prese…

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Dr Deborah Korn author, researcher and EMDR consultant talks to Russell Hurn about her early career, resource development and the Council of Scholars. 41:17

2+ y ago41:17

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In episode one of series 2 of Past, Present and Future, the EMDR UK's podcast, Russell Hurn interviews Dr Deborah Korn about her early career, and how she was encouraged to train in EMDR Therapy. Her thoughts on dual attention and the function of bilateral stimulation, the release of her new book "Every Memory Deserves Respect" and some of the deve…

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EMDR UK Podcast Past, Present and Future: As president-elect in 2020, Matt Wesson speaks about his military career and using EMDR with service personnel. 23:49

3y ago23:49

23:49

in June 2020 during the pandemic, Russel Hurn interviews EMDR UK Association President-Elect, Matt Wesson. It includes interesting details of his EMDR journey from combat to the couch, his work with service personnel, and why he thinks it's important that the EMDR community comes together to fight against challenges posed by Cognitive Behavioural T…

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Sandi Richman reflects with Russell Hurn on her early training with Francine Shapiro. 24:30

3y ago24:30

24:30

In this episode, Consultant Trainer and founding member of the EMDR UK association Sandi Richman recalls her first experiences with EMDR, her training with Francine Shapiro and the building blocks of the association. This is a Laura Beech production for EMDR UK. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and presenter…

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EMDR UK Pre Conference 2022 Special with Ana Gomez and Kathy Steele 43:12

3y ago43:12

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In this special episode, Russell Hurn talks to Kathy Steele and Ana Gomez about trauma across the lifespan from an EMDR perspective. Kathy who works with adults and Ana who specialises in working with children are well known for their work with Complex PTSD, dissociation, and attachment disorders share examples of their work in advance of the EMDR …

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Mike O Connor talks to Russell Hurn about his experiences working with the community of Dunblane after the shootings. 26:24

3+ y ago26:24

26:24

This is the first podcast for EMDR UK recorded in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Mike O' Connor talks about how his life changed on 13th March 1996, the day of the Dunblane Shootings. How, after that, conducting research showed the prevalence of trauma and loss in children and subsequently how important it is to work with them at an early…

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EMDR Europe president Isabel Fernandez talks with Russell Hurn about her love of EMDR and her extensive experience with front line staff and humanitarian disasters in Italy and beyond. 38:30

3+ y ago38:30

38:30

EMDR Europe President Isabel Fernandez talks about her career providing treatment for the military, law enforcement, and emergency personnel. She was awarded the title of Knight Commander by the President of Italy, for her contribution to society, public health and for the Early EMDR interventions in the aftermath of mass disasters. This is a Laura…

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Russell Hurn Interviews Dr Nacho Jarero about the EMDR IGTP and The Butterfly Hug 35:31

3+ y ago35:31

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In this entertaining and emotive podcast, Russell Hurn speaks with Dr Nacho Jarero about the origins of the EMDR Integrated Group Treatment Protocol and the much-loved Butterfly Hug (BH) method for Bilateral Stimulation. Dr Nacho recounts some of the moving stories which helped shaped the development of these approaches. He also gives us some insid…

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The importance of creative play with children using the EMDR AIP model with Ana Gomez 36:38

3+ y ago36:38

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Ana Gomez talks passionately about her extensive experience delivering EMDR creatively with children, the importance of play in the AIP model and the exciting work of the Global Child EMDR Alliance This is a Laura Beech production for EMDR UK. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and presenters and are not endor…

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The Development of the EMDR Flash Technique with Dr Phil Manfield 22:37

3+ y ago22:37

22:37

Charismatic International Trainer and Author Dr Phillip Manfield discusses his personal experiences of EMDR. He speaks about the importance of effective preparation, the power of the Flash Technique which he developed, and his exciting new plans to help care workers following the COVID -19 Crises. This is a Laura Beech production for EMDR UK. The v…

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Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist Arianne Struik discusses her Sleeping Dogs method to work with children who don't want to engage in therapy. 29:42

3+ y ago29:42

29:42

Russell Hurn talks to Clinical Psychologist Arianne Struik about her work with children and The Sleeping Dogs Method which is a treatment to engage resistant and unmotivated children into trauma-focused treatment. Originally from the Netherlands , Arianne is now working with indigenous populations and mining communities in remote areas in Australia…

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Dr Michael Paterson talks about the power of EMDR 36:05

4y ago36:05

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Dr Michael Paterson OBE is a former police officer who served within the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Northern Ireland during the conflict years. In 1981, during an IRA rocket attack on his armoured police Land Rover, he sustained significant and life-changing injuries, losing both arms and suffering severe lacerations to his lower limbs. Michael l…

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