Inside EMDR Sessions

Through the use of video-recorded EMDR sessions, this dynamic presentation invites participants into the therapy room, offering a real-time look at moment-to-moment clinical decision-making. The presenter will guide attendees through key points with a complex trauma client, highlighting the importance of the therapeutic relationship and noting how decisions are made with regard to pacing, prioritizing, and the active use of interweaves. Participants will gain insight into how EMDR principles are applied flexibly and responsively, enhancing both clinical confidence and precision. This session is ideal for clinicians looking to deepen their practical skills and refine their ability to navigate the complexities of EMDR therapy with intention and clarity.

Deborah L. Korn, Psy.D., maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MA, and is on the training faculty of the Trauma Research Foundation and the EMDR Institute. Dr. Korn has authored numerous articles and chapters focused on EMDR therapy, including comprehensive reviews of EMDR applications with Complex PTSD. She is an EMDR International Association-approved consultant and is also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research. She presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect and recently released Every Memory Deserves Respect—a book about EMDR therapy, written for the layperson.