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Updates to EMDR Consultation (EMDR Supervision) Standards
Here's a two-paragraph summary of the 3 EMDR Consultant roles: An EMDR consultant serves three interconnected roles — Educator, Motivator, and Evaluator — each contributing to the consultee's development as a skilled, ethical, and confident clinician. As an Educator , the consultant clarifies EMDR theory, tools, protocols, and procedures; explains the connections between theory and practice; reviews treatment plans and case conceptualizations; demonstrates techniques throug
Kelly Hurley
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You Don't Have to Choose Between Your Faith and Getting Better
As a Christian therapist, I've seen what happens when healing finally gets to include all of who you are. One of the most common things I hear from new clients is some version of this: "I wasn't sure if I was allowed to feel this bad. I thought my faith was supposed to fix it." If that sounds familiar, I want you to know — you're not alone, and you're not failing. Depression is real. It's not a character flaw, a weak faith, or a punishment. It's something that happens to d
Kelly Hurley
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Why Depression Can Make Positive Feedback Feel Unreal
Why Depression Can Make Positive Feedback Feel Unreal — And What To Do About It You get a compliment from your boss—“ Stellar report this month !”. Your friend tells you they love spending time with you—“ I really love our times together !” Someone you respect says you did a great job—“ Great job !” And instead of feeling good — even for a second — you feel nothing. Or worse, you feel like they're wrong. If this sounds familiar, you're not broken, and you're not being dramati
Kelly Hurley
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EMDR Therapy for Grief and Bereavement: Finding Healing After Loss
Grief is a universal human experience, yet the journey through grief is deeply personal and unique for each individual. When loss occurs,...
Kelly Hurley
6 min read


The Hidden Connection: How Anxiety Fuels People-Pleasing Behaviors
Have you ever promised yourself that you weren’t going to take on any more tasks or projects, but someone approaches and that promise...
Kelly Hurley
5 min read


Social Media and Anxiety: Tips for Protecting Your Mental Health Online
In our increasingly connected world, social media has become an integral part of daily life. While these platforms offer unprecedented...
Kelly Hurley
3 min read


Exploring the Many Faces of Depression: From Symptoms to Treatment Options
Lena sat across from me, her hands clenched in her lap. "I just don’t understand why I feel this way," she whispered, her voice thick...
Kelly Hurley
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Exploring the Fluidity of Attachment Styles: Insights and Implications
Attachment styles are a hot topic in the world of relationships and personal growth. The idea of categorizing our patterns of connection...
Kelly Hurley
4 min read


4 Reasons to join an EMDR No Fee Study Group
Does it feel like EMDR Consultation is way too expensive? Have you ever thought that getting into EMDR was cost prohibitive? Do you feel...
Kelly Hurley
4 min read


3 Misconceptions about Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT
When I was first trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in 2005, it formed me as a clinician. I knew: “This was what I wanted to...
Kelly Hurley
5 min read


8 ways you can start decreasing your depression in Phoenix Arizona
8 ways you can start decreasing your depression in Phoenix Arizona Are you starting to feel some of your depression returning? Have you...
Kelly Hurley
7 min read


Benefits of Not Using Insurance
Thank you for taking the time to understand the benefits of not using insurance. I chose not to work with insurance companies so that I...
Kelly Hurley
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Reasons to Obtain EMDR Certification
When you complete your EMDR Basic Training, many people think that doing the 10 hours of consultation for your training hours will be...
Kelly Hurley
2 min read


Is becoming an EMDRIA Approved Consultant right for me?
Have you been practicing EMDR for 3+ years with clients? Have you provided over 300 EMDR sessions? Have you taken several Advanced EMDR...
Kelly Hurley
3 min read


EMDR Supervision or EMDR Consultation?
I am often asked if I do EMDR Supervision. Unfortunately, that requires a bit more of a complex answer than the person is hoping to hear....
Kelly Hurley
3 min read


Who Is A Good Candidate for EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is still not as widely known or as commonly used as other, more traditional...
Kelly Hurley
3 min read


3 Trauma Recovery Challenges in the Modern World
Unfortunately, trauma is more common than most people realize. As a result, people who have experienced traumatic events in their lives...
Kelly Hurley
3 min read


When to Get Help for Your Depression: How Therapy Helps
Depression is one of the most common mental conditions in the world. There are some common symptoms, including fatigue, feelings of...
Kelly Hurley
3 min read


Depression: Can We Do An Inventory?
If you looked up and looked around and noticed that you’ve been depressed for a while, maybe even quite some time, then let’s take a look...
Kelly Hurley
5 min read


4 Ways Anxiety Affects You Physically and How Therapy Can Help
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Some of the major emotional symptoms include an overwhelming...
Kelly Hurley
3 min read
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