Future Template Parent | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists and Therapist Moms

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I reflect on the past year and share my  excitement for 2026. I introduced my upcoming free webinar focused on EMDR intensives, discussing how therapists can double their rates and transform their practices. 

Topics covered:

• New Year Reflections and Excitement for 2026
• Webinar Overview: Doubling Your Rate with EMDR Intensives
• Webinar topics breakdown 

Connect with Carolyn:

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

Doubling Your Rate with EMDR Intensives Webinar 

The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand

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

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the complex topic of perpetrator interjects in therapy, particularly in the context of working with dissociative clients. I explain what perpetrator interjects are, their significance in trauma processing, and how therapists can effectively engage with these parts to facilitate healing. 

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Perpetrator Introjects
• Understanding Perpetrator Introjects
• The Role of Perpetrator Introjects in Therapy
• Working with Perpetrator Introjects
• Techniques for Engaging Perpetrator Introjects
• Orienting Perpetrator Introjects to Present Time
• Compassionate Approaches to Perpetrator Introjects

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

The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand

Use code HOLIDAY10  through 11:59 pm on December 24th

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

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the realities of what it was like to launch The EMDR Intensive Practice Formula - my on demand 6 module 12 hour video course, available now! Spoiler alert - it wasn’t pretty - but I did it. Get the behind the scenes in this episode. 

Topics covered:

• Personal Insights on Launching EMDR Intensive Practice
• The Realities of Business Building
• Course Overview and Structure
• Challenges in Course Development
• Marketing Strategies and Tools
•  Navigating Unexpected Challenges 
• Managing Family Dynamics and Responsibilities
• The Journey of Launching a Course
• The Role of Rage in Healing
• Future Aspirations and Community Impact

Connect with Carolyn:

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

The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand

Use code HOLIDAY10 for $100 off.

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interviewed Sophia Mendoza, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in EMDR therapy. We  discuss Sophia's journey into EMDR, its impact on her clinical practice, and the importance of integrating cultural and holistic practices in therapy.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Sophia Mendoza
• Sophia's Journey to EMDR Therapy
• Integrating EMDR with Other Modalities
• The Impact of EMDR on Trauma Treatment
• Exploring EMDR Intensives
• The Importance of Time in Therapy
• Embracing the Process of Healing
• Innovative Approaches to Therapy
• The Role of Rage in Healing
• Future Aspirations and Community Impact

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

Connect with Sophia:

Instagram : @mendingrootstherapy

Website: www.mendingrootshealingspaces.com 

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I officially announce that I am releasing my on demand video course - the EMDR Intensive Practice Formula! Available December 8th.

Topics covered:

• Announcement of EMDR Intensive Course
• Course Structure and Features 
• Resources and Tools Included in the Course 
• Course Curriculum Overview 

Sign up for the video course here: https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/emdr-intensive-practice-formula/

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I reflect on a 10 hour EMDR intensive and share a deeply moving experience from a therapy session, discussing  the transformative power of emotional work and the importance of vulnerability in healing. 

Topics covered:

• Transformative Therapy Experiences
• The Healing Power of Vulnerability
• The Therapeutic Process Can Lead to Unexpected Emotional Breakthroughs.
• Retreat style EMDR Intensives 

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I give a behind the scenes look into a one-to-one consultation session with Lorena, an EMDR therapist to whom I have provided  consultation for certification. Lorena was a member of the EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive group program in the summer of 2025.

Topics covered:

• Working with sexual trauma
• Clients with learning disabilities and alternative approaches to use
• Parts work with dissociative clients 

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the challenges of self-doubt and perfectionism faced by EMDR therapists. Reflects on the internal struggles that arise from feeling inadequate and the pressure to constantly improve and learn new skills to be deemed worthy in their profession.

Topics covered:

• Introduction And Personal Reflections
• The Pressure Of Continuous Learning
• If You Don't Learn Every New Skill, You're Not Good Enough.
• The Struggle With Perfectionism in Therapy.
• The Pressure To Be The Absolute Best EMDR Therapist.

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

Quote:  

“If you don't learn every new skill, if you can't offer literally anything that's out there to your potential clients,  if you're not being the absolute best you can be as an EMDR therapist, whatever that means, then you're not enough. ” - Carolyn

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss some common challenges therapists face when transitioning to an intensive therapy practice, including whether or not to keep seeing weekly clients, increasing their hourly rate, and accommodating intensives in their schedules while also keeping ongoing clients.

Topics covered:

• Seasonal Reflections
• Transitioning to Intensive Therapy Practices
• Balancing Weekly Clients and Intensives
• Overcoming Fear of Change in Practice
• Understanding Intensive Therapy Pricing
• Navigating Income Consistency and Transitioning Clients
• Marketing for Intensive Therapy Practices

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

Quote:  

“Change is hard, it's bumpy, and it takes us dealing with some uncomfortable feelings and doing the thing anyway.  But I hear from so many therapists that they're teetering on the edge of burnout and can't keep working in the way that they are. ” - Carolyn

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss  the common fears and challenges faced by EMDR therapists, particularly the fear of getting stuck with clients during therapy. The importance of recognizing these fears and how they can impede effective therapy. 

Topics covered:

• Fears and Imposter Syndrome in Therapy
• The Role of EMDR Intensives
• Navigating Difficult Moments in Therapy
• Strategies for Overcoming Stuckness in EMDR

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

Book a 30 Mins Discovery Call 

Listen to EP 80 - Understanding Dissociation and How It Impacts EMDR Therapy