On Episode 24 Matt is joined by psychologist and psychotherapist Roger Solomon to talk about trauma, grief and EMDR. Roger has over 40 years experience in the mental health field and is currently the program director for the EMDR Institute. He is an author, international trainer in basic and advanced EMDR, and consultant for the US senate, NASA and has provided clinical services and training to the FBI, Secret Service, ATF, US Dept of Justice and the Polizia di Stato in Italy. Roger has provided direct services following such tragedies as the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11 terrorist attack, Space Shuttle Columbia, and mass casualty incidents including hurricanes and shootings.

On this episode we cover:

-Impacts of the pandemic on psychotherapy and EMDR
-Police psychology and working with law enforcement
-Critical Incident Debriefing + Peer Support Programs
-Psychological testing for Bomb Squad, SWAT team and Hostage Negotiators
-Vicarious Trauma
-EMDR Therapy
-Frameworks for working with grief (4 theoretical approaches)
-Intersection of trauma and grief
-Traumatic bereavement
-Common therapist pitfalls
-The 'art' of EMDR
-Managing burnout and vicarious trauma
+plenty more

Roger is currently looking for volunteers for his video demonstrations in EMDR training. If you are interested in being a volunteer or connecting with Roger- you can e-mail him @ rogermsolomon@aol.com and check out his WEBSITE for more information

Also, check out this amazing training from Roger: Utilization of EMDR with Traumatic Bereavement HERE

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