As an EMDR therapist you’re always honing your craft and learning from your experience with clients, however long you’ve been using the practice.
In your basic training you learn to stay out of the way of your clients’ processing, but there are times when a client with more complex trauma will get stuck - and that’s a time when you do need to intervene.
If changing speed or direction of BLS, or taking your client back to the target material doesn’t work, the next step is using a cognitive interweave.
However, because different interweaves are better suited to different types of blocks, knowing which to use - and how - can be challenging - especially when your client is stuck in a loop and experiencing very negative feelings of despair and hopelessness.
During my time as an EMDR clinician and supervisor I’ve gathered together a collection of examples of interweaves for specific stuck points - which I’m proud to be able to share.
INTRODUCING
Cognitive Interweaves Booklet
A simple-to-follow resource with examples of cognitive interweaves for specific and commonly occurring stuck points in processing.
This booklet will help you to
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Know how, when, and why to use interweaves during EMDR
A resource to fast-track your understanding of EMDR, and enhance your practice so your clients achieve results as quickly and comfortably as possible. -
Access the information you need in a bite-sized format
My booklet is laid out simply and logically so you can quickly access the information you need, when you need it. -
Boost your confidence in tackling more complex trauma
As you use the booklet as an aid in your practice, your experience grows - and so does your confidence -
Clear up any confusion you have about using interweaves
Therapists are often confused about cognitive interweaves, and therefore shy away from them. This guide provides a straightforward break down with concrete examples
Testimonials
I have found clinical supervision with Alex to enhance my EMDR practice considerably.
Anya Chaunard
Psychotherapist
Alex has always been keen to share resources and give me guidance, and this has been invaluable as I have started out in using EMDR with clients presenting with complex trauma and other severe and enduring presentations in a secondary mental health care setting.
Nadine
CBT and EMDR therapist
Hi, I'm Alex
I've been a qualified clinical psychologist since 2006 and an EMDR therapist since 2008. I have been supporting EMDR therapists in the NHS and private practice since 2014 when I became an Accredited Consultant.
I’m a huge advocate of EMDR - time and again I’ve seen how it transforms the lives of people who are really struggling with trauma.
Undoubtedly, there’s quite a steep learning curve when starting out as an EMDR practitioner, and among the many supervisees and therapists I’ve worked with I’ve seen how confidence grows with each successful client session.
But I’ve also seen really great therapists who needed extra help dealing with clients who weren’t making progress because they were stuck in a loop with difficult material.
And as a therapist, confidence in the EMDR methodology and your ability to apply it can erode without access to the right information - which is why I’ve provided a simple solution for therapists needing support with their practice.
The idea behind my booklet is to remove common areas of uncertainty and confusion surrounding the use of cognitive interweaves.
Once you have clarity on how to help clients process more complex trauma, your scope as a therapist will develop and grow - and more people will benefit from your work.
Is There a Money-Back Guarantee?
Purchases of The Cognitivies Interweave Booklet are non-refundable.
However, if you decide to purchase the full Head Start to UK EMDR course, we will credit the cost of this booklet towards the course fee.
Please watch the below video before committing to purchase the course.
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