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Kambria Evans discusses common frustrations EMDR clinicians face and emphasizes the importance of understanding the system beyond just the protocol.

Why does EMDR feel so confusing after basic training—even when you’re “doing it right”? In this episode of the Zero Disturbance Podcast, Kambria Evans breaks down the 10 most common frustrations EMDR clinicians experience and the missing piece that changes everything: understanding the system, not just the protocol. This is a must-listen for clinicians working in brain-based therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, and ART. You’ll learn: Why knowing the protocol isn’t the same as knowing what you’re doing Why clients loop, shut down, or don’t “process” How dissociation actually organizes the system Why EMDR is a tool—not the system itself The real reason clinicians feel stuck after training Ready to stop guessing and actually understand what’s happening in session? Apply for The Consultation Program (EMDR, Brainspotting & ART therapists welcome): https://www.zerodisturbance.com/consultation-2022   Listen to What EMDR Training Didn’t Teach You [Beneath the Protocol Series] now: (link)   Come learn with us at Zero Disturbance:  Want to learn more about empowering yourself on your terms? If you appreciated this episode, here's more ways to learn with Kambria…

People in this episode

Host: Kambria Evans

Topics covered

• EMDR training
• brain-based therapy
• trauma therapy
• clinician frustrations
• understanding the system

Keywords

• EMDR
• brainspotting
• trauma therapy
• dissociation
• clinical training

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Organizations: Zero Disturbance

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