by Elena Engle, LMHC-S | Dec 3, 2025 | EMDR Skills
“Clichés are the royal road to healing,” said Dr. Andrew Dobo. What a powerful, powerful statement. The very definition of a cliché is “an unoriginal phrase.” Yet, we understand each other when we use them. So many things come up during reprocessing sessions, and if...
by Elena Engle, LMHC-S | Nov 26, 2025 | EMDR Skills
If you’ve been trained in EMDR and still feel like something’s missing, you’re not alone. Many therapists reach a point where sessions start to feel routine, even when the work is good. You know EMDR works. You’ve seen the shifts. But somewhere between the protocols...
by Elena Engle, LMHC-S | Nov 12, 2025 | EMDR Skills
When most therapists think about getting certified in EMDR, they picture adding another credential to their professional profile. It’s a great goal. But what if there’s more to it than that? What if the real benefits of EMDR certification for therapists aren’t the...
by Elena Engle, LMHC-S | Mar 20, 2024 | EMDR Skills
As EMDR therapists, we have the incredible opportunity to facilitate profound healing and transformation in the lives of our clients. However, to truly harness the power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, it’s essential that we...