Zero Disturbance

127: The EMDR Protocols You Actually Need [Beneath The Protocol Series]


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What happens when standard EMDR protocol isn’t enough?

In this episode, Kambria Evans breaks down the Zero Disturbance Protocol Map for EMDR and explains why basic EMDR training often falls short when working with:

  • Complex trauma
  • Dissociation
  • Addiction
  • Chronic pain
  • Nervous system dysregulation
  • If you’ve ever felt frustrated as a clinician—or overwhelmed as a client during EMDR—this conversation will make it make sense.

    Kambria explores:

    • Why standard protocol works best for single-incident trauma
    • How specialized EMDR protocols support brain-based healing
    • The role of parts work, stabilization, and nervous system regulation
    • Why trauma is a system, not just a memory
    • How advanced EMDR approaches improve safety and effectiveness
    • This episode is especially valuable for clinicians wanting to confidently treat developmental trauma and dissociation using a more nuanced, brain-based approach.

      🎓 The Consultation Program

      If you’re EMDR-trained but still feeling stuck with complex clients, this is exactly why The Zero Disturbance Consultation Program exists.

      Inside the 6-month program, clinicians learn:

      • Parts-informed EMDR
      • Advanced stabilization (Phase 2)
      • How to follow activation and not just disturbance 
      • How to use advanced EMDR protocols with The Zero Disturbance Protocol Map
      • Nervous system tracking in real time with the Zero Disturbance Systems Method
      • Live demonstrations for deeper understanding and confidence 
      • Brainspotting and ART clinicians welcome! 
      • 👉 Apply here https://www.zerodisturbance.com/consultation-2022

         

        Come learn with us at Zero Disturbance: 

        Want to learn more about empowering yourself on your terms? If you appreciated this episode, here's more ways to learn with Kambria! https://www.zerodisturbance.com/workwithkambria

        We also offer free resources for clients and therapists! Get access to our free client resource library for the most up-to-date tools and resources for your own journey.  

        Therapists, access our favorite free resources for designing high-value offers in The Zero Disturbance Welcome Bundle, https://www.zerodisturbance.com/free-resources 

         

        Note: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy. If you’re experiencing difficulties, please seek guidance from a licensed mental health provider. All stories, examples, and characters shared are fictionalized or composite representations. Any resemblance to actual persons or situations is purely coincidental and intended solely for educational illustration. 

        With a Masters in Education from Vanderbilt, Kambria has been creating trainings and teaching adult learners for over 20 years. As the Director of Education and Quality Improvement at Stanford Medical School, she created ease in complex systems, thereby giving medical trainees successful learning experiences. Now, as a dedicated mom, therapist, and EMDR Consultant, Kambria knows what it means to do things efficiently, effectively, and in a learner-centered way. When she isn't podcasting or creating online courses, you can find Kambria playing with her twins on a beach in California.

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