Kathy On the Couch

KATHY ON THE COUCH | SHOW NOTES Episode 6 of 6 | The Pedagogical Roots Series Title: Coming Home — What Every Root Was Building Toward Host: Kathy Couch, LCSW, FT | Rewired360 Episode Summary We started this series with a question that might have seemed a little sideways for an EMDR podcast: what does pedagogy have to do with consultation? Six episodes later, I hope the answer feels less like a theory and more like something you've actually felt — in your own consultation relationships, in the rooms where you've been the learner, and in the rooms where you've been the one holding space for someone else's growth. This final episode is a coming home. We're circling back through every thinker we've visited across this series — not to summarize them, but to let them land together. Because none of them were ever meant to stand alone. They were always building toward something. And that something is the Developmental Consultation Framework. The Series at a Glance Episode 1 — Freire, Power & the Training Room We started where the whole series had to start: with power. Paulo Freire named what most of us have experienced but rarely said out loud — that teaching, at its worst, is a transaction where the expert deposits knowledge into the learner and calls it education. He called this the banking model, and he spent his career dismantling it. What he built in its place was problem-posing pedagogy: a model of dialogue rooted in the learner's lived reality, where the content of learning comes from the generative themes already alive in the room. For consultation, this is foundational. The consultee's case is not raw material for the consultant's expertise to organize. It is the living content of the encounter. Episode 2 — John Dewey: Experience, Democracy, and the Regulated Learner John Dewey gave us the word that ties everything in this series together: experience. Learning is not the transfer of information — it is the transformation of experience through reflection. Dewey also gave us something that doesn't show up enough in clinical training conversations: the idea that the learning environment itself has to be democratic, which means the learner has to be treated as a whole person, not a skill set to be corrected. For consultation, this meant looking at what we actually create when we hold a session — and whether it's a space where real experience can surface and be worked with. Episode 3 — Lev Vygotsky: The ZPD in Consultation, Letting the Consultee Lead Vygotsky gave us the map. The Zone of Proximal Development — that narrow band between what the consultee can already do independently and what becomes possible with skilled support — is the only place where real development happens. Not behind it, where we're consolidating what they already know. Not above it, where we activate without integration. Right at the edge. This episode was where the Scaffolded Learning Crosswalk started to take shape — because ZPD without a tool to locate it stays abstract. The Crosswalk makes it operational. Episode 4 — Maria Montessori & The Prepared Environment: What Self-Directed Learning Has to Do with Clinical Training Montessori came as a surprise to a lot of listeners — she doesn't show up often in clinical training conversations. But her core insight is one of the most practical in the whole series: the educator's job is not to instruct. It is to prepare the environment so that the learner's own curiosity can take over. In consultation terms, this is the argument for restraint — for setting up the conditions for discovery and then stepping back and trusting the consultee to move into them. One well-placed scaffold. Then silence. That's not passive. That's Montessori. Episode 5 — bell hooks: Engaged Pedagogy as Trauma-Informed Practice bell hooks brought the body back into the room. Engaged pedagogy insists that learning is not a disembodied cognitive event — it happens in whole people, inside relationships, shaped by history and power and the felt sense of whether this space is actually safe. For consultation with trauma practitioners especially, this is not a soft add-on. It is the point. If the consultee doesn't feel genuinely seen — not evaluated, not managed, but actually met — the developmental work doesn't move. hooks named what Porges would later ground neurobiologically: you cannot learn from someone whose presence your nervous system has already flagged as unsafe. Where It All Lands: The Developmental Consultation Framework Five thinkers. Five episodes. And underneath all of them, the same argument, made in different registers. Freire said: the content has to come from the learner's real world, not the expert's curriculum. Dewey said: learning is the transformation of experience, not the reception of information. Vygotsky said: development only happens at the edge — and skilled guidance is what makes the edge workable. Montessori said: prepare the conditions, then trust the learner. Restraint is not absence. It is precision. bell hooks said: bring the whole person into the room — yours and theirs — or you're not really teaching at all. The Developmental Consultation Framework doesn't add a sixth voice to this conversation. It listens to all five and builds something clinical from what they share. Attunement as ground condition — that's Porges and hooks in the same breath. Component One, the consultee-led presentation — that's Freire's generative theme principle and Dewey's insistence that experience is the raw material. Component Two, developmental positioning — that's Vygotsky's ZPD made visible on a rubric you can actually use in session. Component Three, one scaffold, then stop — that's Montessori's prepared environment applied to a twelve-minute consultation window. None of these ideas are new. What the DCF does is make them workable — together, in real time, with a real consultee and a real case in front of you. What Comes Next If this series has been the why, the EMDR University Consultation Program is the how. It takes everything we've traced across these six episodes and builds it into a structured 10-hour program — two hours at a time, each module building directly on the one before it, from the Developmental Rubric and the Scaffolded Learning Crosswalk all the way through to live integrated consultation practice. If you're ready to take the framework off the podcast and into your consultation room, that's where we go next. Learn more and apply at rewired360.com. And if this series landed something for you — share it with a colleague who's thinking about what consultation is actually supposed to do. That's how this conversation grows. Thanks for spending six episodes with me on this. I'll see you on the couch. — Kathy      

Guest Bio — Renée Seff, MA, LMHC, LPC, ACS In this special Kathy on the Couch game-show episode, we dive into the world of EMDR consultation in a fun, interactive, and engaging format! Our guest, Renée Seff, MA, LMHC, LPC, ACS, brings over 17 years of clinical experience and trauma-informed expertise to the table, sharing practical insights and strategies while navigating common challenges in EMDR consultation. Renée’s approach blends somatic-informed therapy, EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clinicians and clients alike understand the body-mind connection and foster growth, healing, and resilience. In this episode, she helps turn complex consultation scenarios into an entertaining and educational experience—proving that learning about EMDR consultation can be both insightful and fun! Her approach is grounded in creating safety and connection, helping individuals build resilience, self‑understanding, and peace through collaborative work that honors each person’s pace and strengths. Welcome to Kathy On The Couch: EMDR Podcast, the show that unveils and explores the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Our mission is to support clinicians through meaningful conversations, practical resources, and honest dialogue about EMDR, therapy, and the business side of clinical work. We are your hosts, Tony Parmenter and Kathy Couch, and we are thrilled to embark on this journey with you. About Rewired360 Rewired360 equips clinicians and business owners to step into the CEO mindset as they learn, lead, and thrive. We support the full EMDR career pathway, including becoming an EMDR International Association Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. Our offerings include consultation, training programs, podcasts, Facebook groups, blogs, YouTube channels, free peer huddles for business and EMDR, and a free Rewired360 swag store. View all offerings and social platforms by visiting http://www.rewired360.com . In this week’s episode, meet ...     Join the free Facebook Group for EMDR Therapists. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel for Everything EMDR. Subscribe to the Blog for marketing tips and business ideas. Visit the Rewired360 Swag Store for free merchandise.www.rewired.360.shop When Kathy isn’t working with clinicians, you can find her enjoying holistic therapies and spending time with her husband, children, and twin boys. About Your Co-Host: Tony Parmenter, MA, LCMHC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant Tony Parmenter, co-host, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and founder of Seiyu Institute for Health & Training, L3C, where he specializes in complex trauma and intergenerational healing. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom before teaching ESL in Tokyo and training as a Mental Health Counselor, Tony brings a unique perspective to his work with veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and creatives. He is the creator of innovative trauma treatment approaches including the Medicine-free Altered State Recovery System (MARS) and Therapeutic Fly-fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)®, which integrate nature-based interventions with evidence-based practices. His holistic approach draws from EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, polyvagal theory, Reiki, clinical hypnosis, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Tony is also a musician, outdoor enthusiast, professional trainer who has held visiting or adjunct professorships at NYU, Bellevue University, Purdue University, and others. Additionally, he is a volunteer with the Vermont TRN and American Red Cross, bringing a whole-person/whole-spirit perspective to trauma recovery that honors the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit.  Whether you’re seeking foundational skills or advanced expertise, EMDR University is your partner in growth and excellence.If you’re looking for more resources, be sure to check out our full list of courses at rewired360.com or rewired360.ce-go.com/courses/all. And don’t forget to visit our swag store at rewired360.shop for some fun mental health and EMDR tees! If you’re interested in learning more about EMDR intensives or want to explore innovative tools like Dharma Dr. EMDR Tappers, you’ll find all the links in our show notes and at linktr.ee/rewired360.              

================================================================KATHY ON THE COUCH PODCASTSHOW NOTES | Episode 01Launching a Therapist Community for EMDR, Grief Therapy & Trauma TrainingHosts: Kathy Couch, LCSW & Tony Parmenter, MA, LCMHCPublished: February 2026================================================================ ----------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE SUMMARY---------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of Kathy on the Couch, EMDR therapist and traumaspecialist Kathy Couch introduces a brand-new therapist membershipcommunity built around grief therapy techniques, trauma therapisttraining, and EMDR continuing education. Designed for clinicians atevery stage — from newly trained EMDR practitioners to seasoned grieftherapists — this community offers monthly CE credits, live groupconsultation, clinical tools, and a private professional network. If you've been searching for meaningful connection, practical resources,and a space that truly understands the weight of trauma and grief work,this is where you belong. ----------------------------------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE---------------------------------------------------------------- [00:00] Self-Paced Course Access, Community Q&A & Clinical Resource Library[00:19] Basic Membership Overview — What You Get for $9/Month[00:41] Pro Membership — NBCC CE Credits, Discounts & Grief Therapy Resources ($29/Month)[01:03] CE Builder Tier — Extended EMDR & Grief Therapy Training Workshops[01:37] EMDR University Alumni Special — CE Builder Access for $19/Month[01:51] Why This EMDR Therapy Community Exists: The Gap in Trauma & Grief Training[02:09] Leadership, Marketing & Building Your Identity as a Trauma Therapist[02:31] Personal Launch Story + Your Invitation to Join the Community ----------------------------------------------------------------WHAT WE EXPLORE---------------------------------------------------------------- • The vision behind building a trauma and grief therapy learning community• Membership tiers designed for different stages of clinical growth• How EMDR consultation, connection, and structured learning build competency and confidence• How therapists can expand into leadership, teaching, and professional identity development beyond traditional clinical roles A central theme: therapists are not meant to carry this work alone.Meaningful growth happens through community, mentorship, and shared learning. ----------------------------------------------------------------MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW---------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC MEMBERSHIP — $9/month · Self-paced course access · Community Q&A and peer support · Clinical tool and product library with practical resources · One-hour consultation for trauma or grief · Free case presentation and treatment planning form · Clinician handouts for grief and trauma work PRO MEMBERSHIP — $29/month Everything in Basic, plus: · 1 NBCC CE credit per month (trauma or grief focus) · Member discounts on workshops and products · Live giveaways from the Rewired360 t-shirt shop · Additional handouts and podcast bonuses CE BUILDER TIER Designed for clinicians wanting deeper EMDR and grief training: · Extended CE workshops (3, 4, or 6-hour trainings) · Deep-dive specialty content · Early access to new CE courses and tools · Free copy of the Documenting in the 8 Phase Protocol Workbook · Additional discounts ⭐ EMDR University alumni receive CE Builder access for just $19/month ----------------------------------------------------------------KEY TAKEAWAYS---------------------------------------------------------------- · Practical clinical tools matter more than theory alone · Community and consultation accelerate trauma therapy competency · Therapists can grow beyond clinical roles into leadership, teaching, and curriculum development · You are never meant to carry the weight of this work alone ----------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES MENTIONED---------------------------------------------------------------- Join the Kathy on the Couch Membership Community: https://www.rewired360.com/koc-membership All Rewired360 EMDR Training Programs: https://rewired360.ce-go.com/courses/all All Links & Resources (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/rewired360 EMDR Intensives & Dharma Dr. EMDR Tappers: Find links at linktr.ee/rewired360 Free Facebook Group for EMDR Therapists: Available at linktr.ee/rewired360 Rewired360 Swag Store: https://www.rewired360.com YouTube Channel — Everything EMDR: Available at linktr.ee/rewired360 ----------------------------------------------------------------JOIN THE COMMUNITY---------------------------------------------------------------- Ready to stop carrying it alone? The Kathy on the Couch Membership Community is now open — a privatespace built for grief and trauma therapists who want real clinicaltools, monthly NBCC CE credits, live EMDR consultation, and a communityof clinicians who truly get it. Explore membership tiers and join today: rewired360.com/kathyonthecouch ----------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT YOUR HOSTS---------------------------------------------------------------- KATHY COUCH, LCSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, FTKathy is the founder and lead trainer for Rewired360, specializing inEMDR therapy training and continuing education for mental healthprofessionals. She is a Fellow in Thanatology who develops comprehensivetraining curricula, certification programs, and professional resourcesfor grief and trauma therapists. Kathy hosts the Kathy on the Couchpodcast and operates Willow Creek Counseling. When Kathy isn't workingwith clinicians, you can find her enjoying holistic therapies andspending time with her husband, children, and twin boys. TONY PARMENTER, MA, LCMHC, EMDRIA Approved ConsultantTony is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified EMDRTherapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and founder of Seiyu Institutefor Health & Training, L3C. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served inOperation Enduring Freedom, Tony specializes in complex trauma andintergenerational healing, integrating EMDR therapy, ACT, polyvagaltheory, Reiki, clinical hypnosis, and Therapeutic Fly-fishing withEMDR (TF-EMDR)(R). ----------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW---------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review.Your support helps us reach more trauma and grief therapists who needthis community. Find us at: www.rewired360.com ----------------------------------------------------------------DISCLAIMER---------------------------------------------------------------- The information shared on this podcast reflects the perspectives andexperiences of our guests and hosts. It is not intended to substitutefor professional consultation, supervision, or individual guidance.If you have questions about how to apply any concepts discussed, consultyour clinical supervisor, consultant, or local licensing board. Alwaysfollow research-based protocols and best practices in your work. ----------------------------------------------------------------FILE INFO---------------------------------------------------------------- Document Title: EP01_KathyOnTheCouch_ShowNotes – v1 – 2026-02-18Version: 1.0Status: FinalCreated By: Kathy on the Couch | Claude AI Tool – 2.5.26Owner: Kathy Couch – Rewired360 © 2026 Rewired360(TM) – Confidential & Proprietary ================================================================END OF SHOW NOTES================================================================                      

  Welcome to Kathy On The Couch: EMDR Podcast, the show that unveils and explores the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Our mission is to support clinicians through meaningful conversations, practical resources, and honest dialogue about EMDR, therapy, and the business side of clinical work. We are your hosts, Tony Parmenter and Kathy Couch, and we are thrilled to embark on this journey with you. About Rewired360 Rewired360 equips clinicians and business owners to step into the CEO mindset as they learn, lead, and thrive. We support the full EMDR career pathway, including becoming an EMDR International Association Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. Our offerings include consultation, training programs, podcasts, Facebook groups, blogs, YouTube channels, free peer huddles for business and EMDR, and a free Rewired360 swag store. View all offerings and social platforms by visiting http://www.rewired360.com . In this week’s episode, meet Jane McCampbell Stuart is a licensed marriage & family therapist, EMDRIA-certified EMDR Therapist, certified coach and certified Akashic healer, specializing in the healing of trauma and PTSD. Psychotherapy became her second career following many years in business, although her interest in trauma began in central London in her 20’s, where she volunteered at a helpline and drop-in center for the suicidal and despairing. She moved to the US in 2002 and returned to graduate school, receiving her Master’s Degree and licensure in Marriage & Family Therapy. She became a certified EMDR therapist in 2010 and honed her expertise in the healing of trauma with the addition of Thought Field Therapy tapping techniques and energy psychology to her work. Over the years she has worked with thousands of clients with attachment and developmental trauma, physical, sexual and emotional trauma, medical and childbirth trauma, and those who have experienced accidents, injuries, scary events and other traumatic losses. She is known for being able to precisely trace the past roots of traumatic symptoms showing up in the present, and by carefully combining several trauma-healing modalities, is able to provide efficient and effective release without the emotional upheaval that often accompanies deep trauma-work. For ten years Jane taught graduate students in Bethel Seminary’s Marriage & Family Therapy program as a Faculty Associate, and was the department’s expert on trauma and its treatment. In 2017, Jane certified as a coach to extend her reach across state and international lines, and now trains coaches internationally on becoming trauma-informed. More recently she became certified as an advanced practitioner in Akashic healing, bringing an extra bit of spiritual assistance and magic to her interventions. She works via video with clients from all over the world, healing trauma, encouraging love for ourselves, and helping all of us access the magic of our being. Jane was born in England, spent 20 years in the US state of Minnesota, and now lives on an island in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and two cats. She is passionate about caring for the earth and for honoring the reflection of the spiritual in the physical. She loves orcas, bubble-baths, red wine and waking up to the sunrise across the ocean every morning.   Website: www.therapyjane.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/janemccampbellstuartInstagram: @‌therapyjane_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-mccampbell-stuart-6187599/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therapyjane     Join the free Facebook Group for EMDR Therapists. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel for Everything EMDR. Subscribe to the Blog for marketing tips and business ideas. Visit the Rewired360 Swag Store for free merchandise.www.rewired.360.shop When Kathy isn’t working with clinicians, you can find her enjoying holistic therapies and spending time with her husband, children, and twin boys. About Your Co-Host: Tony Parmenter, MA, LCMHC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant Tony Parmenter, co-host, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and founder of Seiyu Institute for Health & Training, L3C, where he specializes in complex trauma and intergenerational healing. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom before teaching ESL in Tokyo and training as a Mental Health Counselor, Tony brings a unique perspective to his work with veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and creatives. He is the creator of innovative trauma treatment approaches including the Medicine-free Altered State Recovery System (MARS) and Therapeutic Fly-fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)®, which integrate nature-based interventions with evidence-based practices. His holistic approach draws from EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, polyvagal theory, Reiki, clinical hypnosis, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Tony is also a musician, outdoor enthusiast, professional trainer who has held visiting or adjunct professorships at NYU, Bellevue University, Purdue University, and others. Additionally, he is a volunteer with the Vermont TRN and American Red Cross, bringing a whole-person/whole-spirit perspective to trauma recovery that honors the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit.  Whether you’re seeking foundational skills or advanced expertise, EMDR University is your partner in growth and excellence.If you’re looking for more resources, be sure to check out our full list of courses at rewired360.com or rewired360.ce-go.com/courses/all. And don’t forget to visit our swag store at rewired360.shop for some fun mental health and EMDR tees! If you’re interested in learning more about EMDR intensives or want to explore innovative tools like Dharma Dr. EMDR Tappers, you’ll find all the links in our show notes and at linktr.ee/rewired360.      

EMDR Post Conference Podcast: Episode Description Title: Innovative Trauma Therapy: A Conversation with Rebecca Mahan (Mahan-Strupp), MA, LPC Description: Join us for a compelling episode as we welcome Rebecca Mahan (Mahan-Strupp), MA, LPC, owner of Reflections Mental Health, LLC and No Longer Driftless in Madison, WI. As an EMDRIA Consultant and Level 2 IFS therapist, Beckah is at the forefront of trauma-informed care, blending EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and nature-based interventions—including her signature Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)™—to support a wide range of clients. Beckah specializes in trauma, attachment, polyvagal, and somatic interventions, with a particular focus on first responders, therapists, busy professionals, parents of adoptees, children struggling with ARFID, and student athletes. Whether in urban or rural nature-based sessions, or through animal-assisted therapy with her Cairn Terrier, Theo, Beckah’s integrative approach provides support and healing for those navigating complex challenges. In this episode, we will: Explore how EMDR intensives, KAP, and TF-EMDR can accelerate trauma healing and support nervous system regulation. Discuss the integration of IFS, polyvagal, and somatic approaches to create a holistic, whole-person treatment experience.   Highlight Beckah’s work with specialized populations such as first responders, adoptive families, clients struggling with ARFID, and student athletes. Emphasize the importance of education and consultation—empowering both clients and fellow clinicians through seminars, supervision, and mentoring. Share how animal-assisted therapy and nature-based interventions can transform the therapy experience and foster resilience. Whether you’re a mental health professional eager to expand your toolkit or simply interested in the latest innovations in trauma therapy, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration. Guest Bio Rebecca Mahan (Mahan-Strupp), MA, LPC, is the owner of both Reflections Mental Health, LLC and Rebecca Mahan-Strupp, S.C./dba No Longer Driftless in Madison, WI. As an EMDRIA Consultant and Level 2 IFS therapist, Beckah collaborates with her clients on therapy intensives, ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)™. Trauma, attachment, polyvagal, and somatic interventions are at the heart of her work, especially with first responders, therapists, and busy professionals. Beckah also offers support for parents of adoptees and/or children struggling with ARFID and brief therapy interventions for student athletes. Urban and rural nature-based sessions are available. Beckah also offers seminars for therapists on Attachment 101 and Wisconsin Culture. Beckah is sometimes joined by her co-therapist Theo, her Cairn Terrier puppy, for animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Links: Reflections Mental Health, LLC No Longer Driftless, Madison, WI  Welcome to Kathy On The Couch: EMDR Podcast, the show that unveils and explores the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Our mission is to support clinicians through meaningful conversations, practical resources, and honest dialogue about EMDR, therapy, and the business side of clinical work. We are your hosts, Tony Parmenter and Kathy Couch, and we are thrilled to embark on this journey with you. About Rewired360 Rewired360 equips clinicians and business owners to step into the CEO mindset as they learn, lead, and thrive. We support the full EMDR career pathway, including becoming an EMDR International Association Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. Our offerings include consultation, training programs, podcasts, Facebook groups, blogs, YouTube channels, free peer huddles for business and EMDR, and a free Rewired360 swag store. View all offerings and social platforms by visiting http://www.rewired360.com . Join the free Facebook Group for EMDR Therapists. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel for Everything EMDR. Subscribe to the Blog for marketing tips and business ideas. Visit the Rewired360 Swag Store for free merchandise.www.rewired.360.shop When Kathy isn’t working with clinicians, you can find her enjoying holistic therapies and spending time with her husband, children, and twin boys. About Your Co-Host: Tony Parmenter, MA, LCMHC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant Tony Parmenter, co-host, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and founder of Seiyu Institute for Health & Training, L3C, where he specializes in complex trauma and intergenerational healing. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom before teaching ESL in Tokyo and training as a Mental Health Counselor, Tony brings a unique perspective to his work with veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and creatives. He is the creator of innovative trauma treatment approaches including the Medicine-free Altered State Recovery System (MARS) and Therapeutic Fly-fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)®, which integrate nature-based interventions with evidence-based practices. His holistic approach draws from EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, polyvagal theory, Reiki, clinical hypnosis, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Tony is also a musician, outdoor enthusiast, professional trainer who has held visiting or adjunct professorships at NYU, Bellevue University, Purdue University, and others. Additionally, he is a volunteer with the Vermont TRN and American Red Cross, bringing a whole-person/whole-spirit perspective to trauma recovery that honors the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit.   Whether you’re seeking foundational skills or advanced expertise, EMDR University is your partner in growth and excellence.If you’re looking for more resources, be sure to check out our full list of courses at rewired360.com or rewired360.ce-go.com/courses/all. And don’t forget to visit our swag store at rewired360.shop for some fun mental health and EMDR tees! If you’re interested in learning more about EMDR intensives or want to explore innovative tools like Dharma Dr. EMDR Tappers, you’ll find all the links in our show notes and at linktr.ee/rewired360.              

Journey Through the Eyes with Kathy Couch, LCSW, FT. Kathy is the owner of Rewired360 and Willow Creek Counseling in Twin Falls, Idaho. Our mission is to support clinicians with critical conversations and resources about EMDR, therapy, and business practices. Whether you're a new or seasoned professional in the mental health field, a client who has experienced the profound effects of EMDR, or simply someone who is curious about this innovative therapeutic approach, this podcast is for you. Together, we'll delve into the depths of EMDR, unraveling its principles, techniques, and real-life success stories, along with business tips and strategies for building your thriving private practice. In each episode, we will feature insightful conversations with experts in the field—from therapists to others who have personally undergone EMDR therapy or who are on their journey to building a private practice. We'll explore various aspects of the EMDR process, from understanding its origins and theoretical framework to exploring its applications in specific populations and trauma types. Through engaging interviews, we'll navigate the intricacies of EMDR, shedding light on the different phases, bilateral stimulation techniques, and the transformative effects it can have on the brain, body, and overall well-being of individuals—and ways you can be successful in your private practice. ✨ This week’s podcast meet: We’re joined by Cathy Hanville, LCSW (They/She) and Christine MacInnis, MSed, MS, LMFT for a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. Cathy Hanville, LCSW (They/She) lives and works at the intersection of neurodivergence and gender identity, practicing in both California and Pennsylvania. Cathy integrates parts work into their trauma therapy and is deeply committed to serving marginalized groups with affirming and effective care. They and Christine recently signed with Norton Publishing to co-author Neurodivergent Pathways to Healing: Affirming EMDR and Parts Work for Autistic and ADHD Clients. Learn more at www.cathyhanville.com . Don’t miss their upcoming training: EMDR & Gender Diversity Christine MacInnis, MSed, MS, LMFT owns Transcends Family Therapy in Torrance, California, where she specializes in neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming trauma-informed care. She is additionally licensed in Arizona and Ohio and is an EMDRIA-approved consultant. Christine provides EMDRIA- and APA-approved advanced training on ND Affirming EMDR, ADHD, and Autism from a lived-experience lens. She has published research with CAMFT and EMDRIA on affirming care for neurodivergent clients and is also under contract with Norton Publishing for Neurodivergent Paths to Healing. Explore her work and upcoming trainings here: Special Considerations in ND Affirming EMDR Special Considerations Part 1 Intro to PDA

Welcome to Journey Through The Eyes, EMDR Podcast: the podcast that unveils & explores the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Our Mission is to support clinicians with critical conversations and resources about EMDR, therapy and business practices. Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler, MA, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Creative and Caring Counseling in Littleton, Colorado. She is an EMDR Trainer, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Certified EMDR Therapist. Barbara is committed to the work of trauma healing and brings depth and compassion to her clinical and teaching roles. She is Level 2 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and certified in IFS Somatic Integration, with additional advanced trainings in EMDR therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Polyvagal Theory, Sandplay, and Natural Processing. She regularly presents at local and international conferences, and facilitates workshops to support agency leaders and their teams. Rooted in a relational, collaborative, and holistic approach, Barbara values “moment-to-moment attunement” and trusting the process. Whether offering therapy, consultation, or a training, her down-to-earth, playful presence invites warmth, accessibility, and embodiment that emphasizes safety, curiosity, and connection. Outside of her professional life, Barbara enjoys spending time with her family, upcycling furniture, and exploring Colorado’s hiking trails. Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler and Steffeny Feld's are co-presenting at the 2nd Annual Conference on Intensive Trauma Therapy on November 14, 2025. Topic is: Anchored & Aligned: Inner Presence & Outer Structure for Intensives. Reserve your spot: https://www.ticti.org/conference/ In-person training on October 17, 2025 in Breckenridge, Colorado, for the CYDC (Colorado Youth Detention Continuum) Conference Regulating the System: A Polyvagal Approach to Relational Repair in Juvenile Justice. https://www.jeffcojac.org/cydc Consultation with Barbara: https://barbaraconsultation.as.me/schedule/63222042 Interested in a customized training for your organization? Contact Barbara directly BarbaraCounsels@gmail.com or 720-839-4720 To learn more about Barbara: https://www.creativeandcaringcounseling.com/ Intensive Trauma Therapy Conference https://www.ticti.org/conference/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL5xFhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1OTU0aGo4TDJoQ2l4djBYAR7wyazhFjgX4CF6CW4DDdYKW3kaPGXCgDufFHAIZVFmnluumXSdSrkLfUouIA_aem_eNjgFT3IO_xg5gXvoPsTRA Rewired360 builds clinicians and business owners to embody the CEO mindset as they learn, lead and thrive. We support the EMDR career path to become an EMDR International Association Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. We have consultation and training options, podcasts, Facebook Groups, Blogs, YouTube Channels, Free Peer Huddles for business and EMDR, and free Rewired360 swag stores. Visit my links to view all of my offerings and social media platforms. Visit www.rewired360.com for more details. Join my Free Facebook Group for EMDR Therapists; Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Tik Tok for Everything EMDR. Subscribe to the Blog for marketing tips and ideas and Visit my store for Rewired360 Swag!!! In my spare time, you will find me engaging in holistic therapies and spending time with my children and family, including my husband and twin boys.

Welcome to Journey Through The Eyes, EMDR Podcast: the podcast that unveils & explores the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Our Mission is to support clinicians with critical conversations and resources about EMDR, therapy and business practices. We are your hosts, Tamera J Brown and Kathy Couch. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with you. In this week’s episode, meet Karen Goldapp, LSCW. She has been a social worker since 2016, EMDR trained since 2019, and EMDR Certified since 2022. She got her Bachelor's in advertising, from the University of Texas at Austin, and Master's in Social Work from Texas State University. She started Lakeway EMDR (formerly ATX EMDR) in 2021 and previously worked at group practice counseling centers, non-profits, and a number of social service agencies. More importantly, she is a Myer's Briggs ENJF and Enneagram 4. Karen is passionate and believes that every person is capable of growth, maturing, and improving their life. She has lived through and is healing from complicated health issues. Her private practice specializes in treating trauma, dissociation, chronic pain, and more. While EMDR is her primary modality, she uses Ego State Therapy as a complimentary and EMDR-adjacent therapy. In her free time, she enjoys reading fantasy fiction, cold plunging, eating tacos, getting a good deal on plants, petting her supermutt, very good dog, Nala, and drinking coffee, kombucha, and tea. Rewired360 builds clinicians and business owners to embody the CEO mindset as they learn, lead and thrive. We support the EMDR career path to become an EMDR International Association Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. We have consultation and training options, podcasts, Facebook Groups, Blogs, YouTube Channels, Free Peer Huddles for business and EMDR, and free Rewired360 swag stores. Visit my links to view all of my offerings and social media platforms. Visit www.rewired360.com for more details. Join my Free Facebook Group for EMDR Therapists; Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Everything EMDR. Subscribe to the Blog for marketing tips and ideas and Visit my store for Rewired360 Swag!!! In my spare time, you will find me engaging in holistic therapies and spending time with my children and family, including my husband and twin boys. About Arise Psychotherapy & Coaching Services, PLLC Tamera J. Brown is a compassionate and experienced EMDR Trained therapist dedicated to supporting women in their journey towards holistic mental and emotional well-being. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of women, I create a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and develop effective coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety, and trauma. Arise Psychotherapy & Coaching Services, PLLC is my group private practice that is committed to providing comprehensive mental health and wellness services for women. We specialize in helping women overcome challenges, achieve personal goals, and live fulfilling lives. We offer a variety of services, including individual therapy, group therapy, therapeutic life and business coaching, and workshops. We believe that every woman deserves to feel empowered and supported in her journey towards mental and emotional wellbeing. Our mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, and empowering environment where women can heal, grow, and thrive.