Best EMDR UK Podcasts (2024)

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Shelley Bradley Scholley tells her extraordinary story of being in active service and delivering EMDR in a combat zone. 35:45

1M ago35:45

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In the first episode of EMDR UK's new podcast series, "Extraordinary Stories," Shelley Bradley Scholey shares her 14-year military service experience, including her posting to Afghanistan and how she utilised EMDR therapy on the front line in the middle of a combat zone. She aims to encourage other therapists to recognise their own humanity and ack…

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

2M ago20:37

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

6M ago30:33

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

8M ago18:42

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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

9M ago27:18

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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

1y ago48:58

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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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Hot Tips and Winning As a Long Distant Parent 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

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This is a chance to share some recent "wins" as a long-distance parent and offer some hot tips to anyone that might need some advice in navigating long-distance relationships with their kids. It is not easy to be away from your kids, even for a week. I have to deal with many months separated from my oldest son who lives in the UK, and making him fe…

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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

1+ 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

2y ago46:27

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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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My EMDR Therapy & Effective Parenting (from a Distance) 32:01

2y ago32:01

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This week I share my recent experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - dealing with the trauma of a child custody trial - as an effective way to deal with any residue impact on the mind and body. It was a really interesting and productive experience for me and I want to encourage other Dads to consider seeking therapy in…

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

2y ago40:39

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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

2y 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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Parenting for a Peaceful Home with Life Coach and Author Drew Tupper 53:01

2y ago53:01

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A great conversation about how to show up as a parent with the author of Parenting for a Peaceful Home. Drew Tupper is an Author, life coach, husband, and father of two. He has dedicated his life to seeking truth and creating purpose. He practices these intentions by examining and analyzing questions such as: Why are we here? How should we live? Wh…

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Kids Are Not Responsible for Your Emotions 25:13

2y ago25:13

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I was in a counselling session yesterday with Catherine Williams, a registered social worker. A friend of the show and someone who has been a great source of inspiration and support over the years.One of the topics that was discussed was the fact that it is important that kids don't feel responsible for their parent's emotions. This had me reflecti…

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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

2y 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

2y 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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Tech Intentional Parenting with Consultant Emily Cherkin 1:00:48

2y ago1:00:48

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Resources: The article Emily wrote that mentioned a fake Snapchat account: https://emilycherkin.medium.com/im-43-i-made-a-fake-snapchat-account-pretending-to-be-a-15-year-old-3c7e7a7e1786 Everyschool.org is where you can find the EdTech Triangle My YouTube channel with Tech-Intentional Tips videos: YouTube Brief Bio: Emily Cherkin, MA Ed, is The Sc…

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Welcoming A New Baby to the World 22:38

2y ago22:38

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We have a new baby boy! Dad Without Borders is back after a summer break enjoying family time as we transition into life with a new baby and juggling the needs of three sons aged 0, 3 and 9. I have lots more to say about this, but in this episode I focus on sharing my experience of welcoming our baby boy into the world.…

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Waiting for the New Baby and Trying to Stay Calm 13:36

2+ y ago13:36

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So the baby is now several days over due. We are waiting patiently for labour to start. We are all feeling calm but are we ready? I am sharing some post labour thoughts as we get ready for the big event. Is it time to head to the hospital? Will the mid wife make it on time? Is it time to leave the home and head to the hospital. We are an hour drive…

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Ex Military Policeman & Inspired Father Supporting Dads 1:09:04

2+ y ago1:09:04

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This episode starts with a brief update as today is the due date of our baby boy (my third son). I then get into conversation with Eric Taylor aka The Breastfeeding Father, an ex military man who is now studying clinical psychology with a focus on children and adolescents. Eric is based in Canada with his wife and baby, but it also has a young daug…

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The Challenges of Becoming a Dad & Supporting Other Men To Be Better Fathers 1:03:20

2+ y ago1:03:20

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This is a great conversation with Curt Storring from Dad.Work. We share the struggles of becoming a father. The episode starts with some personal updates, including the fact that we are about to have a baby (boy number 3!) and gearing up for that reality.In this episode we learn about Curt who lives in an authentic way as a father after a difficult…

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Winning Custody & Setting Up Dad Advocates to Support Fathers 59:09

2+ y ago59:09

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A conversation with Nathan, founder of Dads Advocate.There are a couple of personal parenting thoughts at the start of this podcast. First, I encourage all parents to take their young children to their local skatepark. This may well be the main theme of a future episode. There are so many reasons to visit your local skatepark with your young childr…

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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

2+ y ago23:49

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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

2+ y ago24:30

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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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Conscious Stories for Kids & Connecting Deeper as Parents 49:43

2+ y ago49:43

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A great episode with author Andrew Newman, writer of Conscious Stories for children.This is a wonderful conversation about the importance of connecting with our children on a deeper level and becoming more aware as parents of our own triggers. Andrew is an author of 18 conscious story books for children that are a wonderful opportunity to connect w…

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

2+ y 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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Skiing with Kids and Learning to Parent on the Mountain 30:16

2+ y ago30:16

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I have successfully introduced both my boys (now 3 and 8) to skiing at a young age. So how did I do it? I want to share some tips and tricks and some thoughts about the bigger lessons of parenting that are a byproduct of the experience we both share as father and son(s) (but of course it relates to any parent/child relationship).Skiing with young k…

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Dealing with Grief as a Dad & Falling in Love Again 1:00:50

2+ y ago1:00:50

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A conversation with Dylan from @betterwithadventureDylan was faced with tragic loss when his wife was pregnant with their son. He shares the experience of grieving while having to show up every day as a parent to his new born child. It's a heartbreaking story but it's also inspiring how Dylan was able to process the grief and successfully manage hi…

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Rebuilding Life as a Dad & Saving the Marriage 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

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Stu is a father, husband, entrepreneur, author, angle investor, board member and volunteer. He worked on the International Equity Trading Desk at Morgan Stanley in NYC, co-founded TIX China, a Shanghai-based trading company and served as Orange County’s President of Tech Coast Angels, the largest angels investment group. He now has a book:…

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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

2+ y ago26:24

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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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Entrepreneur in Texas, Juggling 5 kids and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage 1:08:10

2+ y ago1:08:10

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Check out DJohns podcast! Website: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast/By Blue Netherclift

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Jamie - Healing Trauma in the Jungles of Peru with Ayahuasca then Becoming Dad to Twin Boys 1:22:08

2+ y ago1:22:08

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Jamie shares a fascinating story about traveling to the Peruvian jungle to take part in an Ayahuasca Ceremony to help him heal from his childhood trauma. The experience helps him to get sober and be the Dad that he wants to be and he's now the father of two 3 year old twin boys. It's an incredible story about death of ego and meeting the higher pow…

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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

2+ y ago38:30

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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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Teaching Your Kids How to Love and Giving them Permission Cry 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

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This week is a solocast with my reflections on the challenges of being a long distance parent and the importance of teaching your kid(s) how to show and express love in a healthy relationship by leading by example. I am also talking about the positive aspects of a kid(s) experiencing different lifestyles and as a parent being able to share with the…

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Sean Larsen PhD - Military Dads, Long Distance Dadding, Teenagers, Time Outs, Santa Claus & More 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

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Following on from our recent episode when Sean talks about his PhD dissertation "Becoming a Father and Being a Man", Sean talks about his Masters thesis exploring the experience of Military Dads which including the challenges of long distance relationships and the Mother as the gate keeper of the home. Our conversation meanders through some interes…

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Sex & Relationship Therapist Talks Life After Child Birth & What Dads Need to Know 1:04:47

2+ y ago1:04:47

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Tabitha's Blog Supporting Teenage Boys: https://theboysarealright.substack.com/p/the-boys-are-alrightwith-me-writing?r=pnvee&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=twitterBy Blue Netherclift

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My Kid Got Covid & Reflecting on The Power of Your Thoughts as a Dad 15:26

2+ y ago15:26

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Dealing with my kid getting Covid and not being able to catch his scheduled flight to Canada for Christmas, this is a reflection about how our thoughts can have impacts on our feelings which in turn in the process our kids. We choose how we show up in the world, and how we react to unexpected events and challenges. So can we use our thoughts to par…

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Mike - Dealing with Long Distance Parenting Challenges & Supporting Men's Health 1:11:59

2+ y ago1:11:59

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It's another content rich show with two parts!Part 1. Mike is a London UK Dad that in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic has recently had to cope with the challenges of his young son moving overseas to Mallorca. After a disappointing experience in UK court, Mike talks positively about moving forward. Part 2. The pro debrief is with Sean, with over …

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Sean - Dad and Therapist with MA & PhD in Counselling Psychology, Discusses the Transition of Men to Fatherhood 59:03

3y ago59:03

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This is a rich conversation that really dives into the experience of being a Dad. Sean really has done his homework over the last few years. He has an MA and PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in Canada with over 15 years experience as a therapist working with families and teenagers. He's also a father to two young childr…

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Tips and Tricks for Avoiding and Dealing with Meltdowns 26:50

3y ago26:50

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This episode is a 'solocast' offering direct parenting advice for Dads on a particular topic based on personal experience with guidance from professionals. This episode covers the toddler meltdown and how to use Jedi mind tricks to deal with or avoid meltdowns.Please enjoy! LIKE, SHARE and FOLLOW these pages:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dad…

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Adam - Dealing with Depression as a Dad & Becoming a Conscious Parent 1:28:22

3y ago1:28:22

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Find out more about becoming a Conscious Dad: https://www.consciousdads.com/By Blue Netherclift

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The Parenting Journal & How To Co-Parent with Smoother Handovers 17:06

3y ago17:06

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This episode is a 'solocast' offering direct parenting advice for Dads on a particular topic based on personal experience with guidance from professionals. This episode covers the topic journaling as an integral of part of handover, also known as changeover, when co parenting. It is also a great tool for any parent.You will find this episode useful…

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Eric - Being Dad as Adventurous Social Media Influencer and Real Life Captain Fantastic 1:20:37

3y ago1:20:37

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Eric is a Dad that trusts his instincts and dives into adventures with his family, often based out of an old school bus. He really is the modern day Captain Fantastic (a film I encourage you to watch). Living in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada, as a ski patroller and paramedic Eric found that he had a growing following on social…

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Gerry - Being a Dad as Fire Chief, Indigenous Elder and Chaplain with Mennonite Roots 1:29:03

3y ago1:29:03

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It's another content rich show with two parts:Part 1: insightful conversation with another special guest Dad (and Granddad) Gerry, discussing life as an indigenous man raised in a Mennonite community and reflecting back on his story, the impacts of the 1960s scoop and having an indigenous father suppressing their Metis roots for fear of repercussio…

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Seth - Dad as Nelson Tiny Homes Master Carpenter & the Challenges of Adulting 1:10:00

3y ago1:10:00

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It's another content rich show with two parts:Part 1: insightful conversation with another special guest Dad, Seth from Nelson Tiny Houses discusses the challenges of communicating, the flood of emotions as a parent, anger management, the financial stress of parenting, finding a perfect lifestyle for the kids, challenges of being a Dad and a busine…

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

3y 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

3y 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

3y ago22:37

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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

3y ago29:42

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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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Judson - Dad as a Ski Guide, Dealing with Fertility Clinics, Pandemic Challenges & Tackling Forest Fires 1:04:55

3y ago1:04:55

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Judson didn't always want a kid but when he and his partner decided they wanted to start a family they struggled to get pregnant. After a few dark years which included consulting with Doctors, dealing with fertility clinics, and ultimately finding out about embryo adoption, they finally found a path to becoming parents. Judson talks frankly about t…

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