Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In Today's episode I am joined by Rachel Duvall LICSW , a therapist specializing in EMDR and expressive arts therapies. We discuss Rachel's journey from a theater background to becoming a therapist, her experiences in community mental health, and the impact of trauma on caregivers. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of intensive therapy sessions and the importance of community engagement in mental health work.

Topics covered:

• Transitioning from Theater to Therapy
• The Journey into EMDR Training
• Experiences in Community Mental Health
• The Impact of Trauma on Caregivers
• The Shift to Intensive Therapy Sessions
• Finding Balance in Therapy Practice
• Community Engagement and Mutual Aid
• Unique Approaches to Intensive Therapy Sessions
• Exploring Intensive Therapy Options
• The Importance of Flexibility in Therapy
• Understanding Pricing and Value in Therapy
• Innovative Approaches to Therapy
• Building Community and Support Among Therapists

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• Instagram: @RachelDuvalltherapy
• Website: www.rachelduvallpsychotherapy.com

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In Today's episode I discuss the key differences between therapists who successfully charge 5K and above for EMDR intensives and those who do not. Discussing the importance of understanding one's motivation for offering intensives, having confidence in fee setting, effectively communicating value to clients, maintaining strong clinical skills, and investing in personal and business development.

Topics covered:

• Understanding Your Why for Offering Intensives
• Confidence in Fee Setting
• Communicating Value to Clients
• The Importance of Clinical Skills
• Investing in Yourself and Your Business

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• Instagram: @mrbrentgairy
• Website: www.gairy.co
• Episode 97: Being A Great Therapist Is Your Best Marketing Strategy

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“It's very motivating for me because I know there is no other way for me to run my practice at this point. And maybe that'll change at some point in the future. But I honestly love working this way, so it's hard for me to imagine changing too much. That's my why. It's so important for anyone who makes the switch to really know their why. ” - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In Today's episode I discuss the critical connection between being an excellent therapist and effective marketing strategies for intensive therapy sessions. The importance of delivering transformational outcomes for clients, which in turn leads to referrals and sustained practice success.

Topics covered:

• The Importance of Being a Great Therapist
• Marketing Strategies for Intensives
• Delivering Transformational Outcomes
• Building Trust and Referral Networks
• Free Webinar Announcement

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• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
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Grab a spot in my FREE webinar:

• Double Your Rate with EMDR Intensives

Sign up for the waitlist for The 12 week EMDR Intensive:

• https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“You need to have excellent skills and be able to deliver a transformational outcome, or else the marketing that you've done to get these people in the door is going to dry up. If you do a great job with this intensive that you've gotten through the door, they're gonna go back to their therapist, they're gonna go to their friends and family, and gonna talk about what's happened for them. Those people in their life are gonna see the benefits and you're gonna be reaping the benefits of that one intensive ” - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In Today's episode I discuss the three essential traits of successful EMDR intensive therapists. Emphasizing the importance of confronting discomfort, developing clinical expertise, and seeking constructive criticism to foster growth and improve therapeutic outcomes.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to EMDR Intensive Therapy
• Trait 1: Willingness to be Uncomfortable
• Trait 2: Excellent Clinical Skills
• Trait 3: Openness to Feedback
• Conclusion and Reflection

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• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
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• https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“So all that can be uncomfortable, right? And that fear of being uncomfortable, because of the rejection, the imposter syndrome, getting called out can stop us from doing it. But those of us who decide that we can survive that discomfort •and get to the other side of it •are gonna have that success. ” - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In today's episode, I share about how a trip to the dentist with my autistic daughter clarified my thought process about high ticket intensives. I hope this more personal episode speaks to you!

Topics covered:

• Recent events highlight systemic issues affecting autistic individuals
• Navigating Healthcare for Autistic Children
• How a special needs pediatric dentist made me think about intensive pricing
• Investing in Transformational Change

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• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
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• https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

Mentions:

• @fidgets_and_fries
• @life_with_severe_autism
• @itsthatparent
• @blackspectrumscholar
• @karissaknowsbehavior

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In today's episode we revisit Episode 47 Pre-verbal Trauma Protocol. Discussing the significance of clinical skills in therapy, particularly in the context of pre-verbal trauma. The emphasizes on the need for specialized protocols to address early attachment trauma and the importance of being a competent clinician to ensure client success.

Topics covered:

• Understanding Pre-Verbal Trauma and Its Protocols
• The Importance of Clinical Skills in Therapy
• Building Confidence and Competence as a Therapist
• Implicit memory and the need for the early trauma protocol
• Using the protocol in intensives
• Adaptations to standard protocol
• Working with emotions with early trauma protocol
• Creating a safe and soothing experience for processing early trauma

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• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
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• https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“If a client starts to dissociate, well, now you know, and you're not going to ruin them, it's not the end of the world, but you will want to think more carefully about how the rest of the intensive will be structured” - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the complexities surrounding intensive therapy, including the financial implications for both therapists and clients. I address the question of whether therapists should offer sliding scale or pro bono intensives, emphasizing the importance of financial stability for therapists to provide quality care.

Topics covered:

• Introduction and Multitasking as a Parent
• The Cost of Intensive Therapy
• Access to Therapy and Financial Privilege
• Therapist's Financial Needs and Self-Care
• Ethics of Pricing and Accessibility
• Empowerment and Support for Therapists

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• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
• Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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“And there's a belief that those professionals should just be content with doing good work and not want to make money. Teachers, Nurses, And of course, Therapists, Social Workers. Of course, no one tells Doctors, Dentists or Lawyers that they should be working for free, right” - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the integration of play therapy with EMDR, emphasizing its potential for both children and adults. I discuss the misconceptions surrounding play therapy, the importance of somatic processing, and the use of creative techniques like sand tray therapy.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Play Therapy and EMDR
• Integrating Play Therapy with EMDR
• Challenges in Engaging Clients with EMDR
• The Role of Somatic Processing in Therapy
• Using Sand Tray in Therapy
• Play Therapy Techniques for Adults
• Creative Approaches in Therapy
• Connecting with Child Parts through Play
• Conclusion and Reflections on Play Therapy

Resources mentioned:

Beckley-Forest, A. (2019). "Exploring the intersection of EMDR and play therapy". Go With That 24(1).

Gomez, A. (2019). "The world of stories and symbols: The EMDR sandtray protocol". Go With That 24(1).

Ana Gomez's website: www.anagomez.org

Ann Beckley-Forest's website: https://www.annbeckleyforest.com/

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• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
• Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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“And kids are a great bullshit detector, so they know right away if you're not present. So providing these elements in the play therapy space allows the child to feel safe to express and process in whatever way makes the most sense to them and feels best, right? Without the pressure to verbally process memories and experiences that might feel impossible to articulate, either because they don't understand them.” - Carolyn