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If you are an EMDR therapist and a parent, it can be challenging to juggle your career and parenting responsibilities. As an EMDR therapist and a mom of three daughters, trust me, I understand. That's why in today's podcast episode, I want to delve deep into the experience of what it's like being an EMDR therapist and a parent.

I share my personal experiences and insights on the benefits and challenges that come with these roles. I talk about how hearing difficult and traumatic stories from clients can trigger your own fears as parents and provide practical tips on how to ground yourselves during sessions. I also discuss the importance of self-care, consultation, and peer support in maintaining a sustainable practice.

So, if you're an EMDR therapist looking for balance and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of being a parent and a therapist, tune in to this episode now!

Topics covered on Being an EMDR Therapist and Parent:

• The benefits of being an EMDR therapist who is also a parent.
• Some of the challenges faced by EMDR therapists who are parents.
• How EMDR therapists manage the emotional triggers that arise when working with clients who have experienced trauma.
• Strategies you can use to ground yourself during challenging sessions.
• Why self-care is essential for therapists who are also parents?

Connect with Carolyn:

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

Related episodes:

• Episode 12: Debunking the Three Biggest Myths about EMDR Intensives
• Episode 7: How to Structure Your EMDR Intensive Sessions

Quote:

“This is about the person in front of you. This is not about you. This is not about anything you're doing right or wrong as a parent’’ - Carolyn