Ep. 78 A Conversation About EMDR with Rebecca Kase

Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor, EMDR Consultant & Basic Trainer, and owner of Kase & CO, providing comprehensive EMDR and trauma training for psychotherapists. She is the author of Polyvagal informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed approach to healing. She began her career as an MSW working with children and adolescents. She has worked in community mental health centers, nursing homes, private practice, shelters, crisis centers, community-based work, and internationally. She has been teaching in professional and academic settings since 2009. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Kase to talk about how to approach EMDR therapy, using EMDR to find the source of our nervous system activation, and when it’s time to consider EMDR. We also talk about the importance of taking care of our neurobiology, why nervous system activation doesn’t need a significant trauma to be traumatic, and how EMDR has shown promising outcomes in other fields. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:21] A bit about Rebecca. [01:59] What is EMDR? [06:51] When to look for an EMDR expert. [09:45] Identifying the source of the symptoms. [17:55] When is EMDR helpful? [19:32] What to look out for. [24:06] Rebecca’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Everybody could benefit from EMDR.” [07:11] “Our nervous system can be activated by so many different things.” [14:16] “Your nervous system is at the heart of your entire experience.” [20:23] “The more you can befriend your neurobiology, the better life is going to be.” [24:30]   Connect with Rebecca Kase Website:            kaseandco.com.                         www.rebeccakase.com. Instagram:          @kaseco.emdr.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.