The Trauma of Emotional Growth in Disney•Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”

Disney Pixar Inside Out 2 Poster

Spoiler Alert: This post will discuss characters, scenes, and plot points from Disney•Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” In Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”, the main character Riley has just turned 13 and is entering her tween years. We get to see Riley’s emotional world inside her brain and what is happening through her memories. The…

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Remote Traumatization

"Remote Together A Therapist Guide to Cultivating a Sustainable Practice" by Barb Maiberger ~ 2021

The following is an excerpt from Barb Maiberger’s book, “Remote Together: A Therapist’s Guide to Cultivating a Sustainable Practice” (Copyright © 2021) Technological devices can be excellent tools that help people connect as well as feel validated and supported when they may otherwise feel alone, isolated, and abandoned. Using technology…

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8 Phases of Remote EMDR Therapy

Now is the best time for therapists to lean into the important role they play in resourcing their communities, and it is always now. - Remote EMDR Therapy - Maiberger Institute

In recent consultation sessions, more and more EMDR therapists have been asking: how do I do remote EMDR therapy? For some therapists and clients, the transition from in-person sessions in an office to remote EMDR therapy sessions from their homes can feel as natural as breathing, while for others it…

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10 Years of EMDR Essentials and Beyond

It’s been 10 years since I wrote EMDR Essentials: A Guide for Clients and Therapists, and I can hardly believe what has happened since then. I wrote this book because I kept hearing from therapists that they didn’t know how to explain EMDR therapy to their clients and felt there wasn’t anything good that they could give to clients to help them understand this powerful modality. I resisted writing this book wondering if I had anything to say, but something inside me said you just have to do it. What a learning process that was for me. But the thing that touched me the most is that when I approached my clients to share their stories for the book, they gladly offered their experiences to share so that others could relate to what they experienced and how they got help and felt real change.

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How to Find an EMDR Therapist

Since I teach EMDR therapy, I often get asked for referrals for EMDR therapists. I found that trying to connect the right client with the right therapist was a little challenging since different therapists have a variety of specialties and work in different areas. With this in mind, I launched…

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The Maiberger Institute Has Moved!

We are pleased to announce that the Maiberger Institute has moved: Maiberger Institute 2995 Baseline Road, Suit 206 Boulder, CO  80303 [ map link ] Along with new tables and comfy chairs, the new space has plenty of free parking, meets ADA requirements, and is easily accessible from the highway. …

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Welcome to the Maiberger Institute

IntegratedCounseling.net is now MaibergerInstitute.com   We are very excited about this new change, and we hope therapists and clients of EMDR find this website useful. The Maiberger Institute offers EMDRIA Approved EMDR training and resources for therapists: EMDR Basic Training Advanced EMDR Workshops EMDR Consultation Blog Posts The Maiberger Institute…

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