Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode,  We have special guest Amity Olson, an LCSW from Jacksonville, Florida - one of the members of the first cohort of the EMDR Intensive... 12 Week Intensive group program. We discuss Amity's journey into private practice, her experience with EMDR therapy, and the challenges of working with complex trauma. Amity shares her interest in EMDR intensives and the transition from aninsurance-based practice to a more intensive model.

Topics covered:

• Working with Complex Trauma
• Marketing Intensives and Business Development
• Niche Focus: Emotional Neglect and Food Allergies
• Integrating EMDR with Ketamine Therapy
• Navigating the Transition to Intensive Therapy
• The Value of Community Support 

Connect with Amity: 

• Website: www.olson-counseling.com
• Instagram: @olson_counseling_services
• Blog: www.olson-counseling.com/blog

Connect with Carolyn:

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

Sign up for the EMDR Intensive... 12 Week Intensive

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we revisit a popular clinical episode from my catalogue, episode 14 Understanding Dissociation, A Guide for EMDR Intensive Therapists. 

Topics covered:

• What is dissociation and how does it impact EMDR therapy?
• How was dissociation presented in my basic training, and why is dissociation not an automatic rule-out for EMDR therapy?
• How can therapists build skills in working with dissociative clients and offer effective EMDR treatment?
• How can EMDR intensive therapy be beneficial for dissociative clients?
• What techniques can be used to work with dissociative clients during EMDR intensives?

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

http://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“A dissociative client is a human being who needs to be treated like a human being, not like a specimen, not like an oddity. That is where you do harm.” - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my goals for 2025, focusing on launching her EMDR intensive program, committing to monthly intensives, and living with more intention. Discussing the importance of these goals for my personal and professional growth, as well as the impact they can have on my clients and the therapy community.

Topics covered:

• New Year, New Goals
• The importance of setting audacious goals for growth.
• Monthly Intensives: A Commitment to Practice
• Slowing down can enhance personal and professional satisfaction.
• Navigating life transitions requires patience and adaptability.
• Living with Intention in 2025

Connect with Carolyn:

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

Sign up to the Webinar: How to double your rate with EMDR intensives. 

https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/double-your-rate-with-emdr-intensives

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

http://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“Not everyone wants a 50 minute session every week anymore. People want other options and, you know, intensives, in my opinion, are one of the best alternative options out there • to really provide a quality therapeutic experience that gets, you know, creates real change.’’- Carolyn 

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the upcoming free webinar on how to double your rate with EMDR intensives.  Sharing insights on the importance of clinical skills, pricing strategies, effective marketing, and consultation techniques for therapists looking to enhance their practices.

Topics covered:

• The webinar is free and scheduled for January 2nd.
• Clinical skills are crucial for successful EMDR intensives.
• Building Confidence in Pricing
• Marketing is necessary to attract clients to your practice.
• Building a strong network can enhance referrals
• Taking time to reflect during the holidays is important for professional growth.
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Connect with Carolyn:

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

Sign up for the Webinar: How to double your rate with EMDR intensives. 

https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/double-your-rate-with-emdr-intensives

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

http://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“what are you gonna say in those precious 15 to 30 minutes that you have to get a client to say, yes, I'm absolutely in, sign me up, let me pay the deposit, show me the dotted line.’’- Carolyn 

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode,  We talk to Mary Fleisch, an LCSW specializing in trauma and EMDR therapy.  We discuss how the 12 Week EMDR Intensive helped Mary's journey into therapy, her experiences with private practice, and the introduction of intensive therapy sessions. 

Topics covered:

• Understanding the Structure and Format of Intensives
• Client Engagement and the Impact of Intensives
• Utilizing Group Resources for Professional Growth
• Implementing Intensives with Current Clients
• The Value of Intensive Therapy
• Marketing and Client Engagement
• Future Aspirations and Innovations

Connect with Mary 

• Website: https://www.maryfleisch.com/
• Instagram: @adulting_unlocked

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

http://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“I think it's a combination of like getting over the fear of what will this be like. • And it's also getting your name out there. It's very much like I feel like with networking, it's very much like a sometimes it's immediate, but often it's not. And we and we have to be like, okay, this is a continual, like, practice that I have to engage in.’’- Carolyn 

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we are sharing success stories from previous participants who overcame challenges in their practices. Emphasizes the significance of marketing and client engagement in building a successful therapy practice, highlighting transformative outcomes achieved through intensive therapy.

Topics covered:

• Holiday Reflections
• Therapist Success Stories and Overcoming Challenges
• Transformative Outcomes - The Power of EMDR Intensives
• Therapist Progress and Achievements
• The Importance of Support and Community

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

http://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“She's also recently booked and gotten the deposit for a three-day intensive client who found her on social media, who was not one of her current clients. So, which is amazing. All this during, you know, the 12 weeks.  And her pricing, just so you know, 2,100 for one day, 3,600 for two day, and 5,100 for a three-day intensive, right? So that's the money she is earning from the intensives that she's already, you know, booked and booking. And so she has made way more back than her investment in the course.’’

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we revisit episode 30 discussing common experiences of every business owner and therapist - imposter syndrome. sharing my personal experience with imposter syndrome and feeling unworthy as a therapist despite years of training and experience.

Topics covered:

• Imposter syndrome in therapy work.
• Negative Impact of imposter syndrome on therapy work
• Overcoming imposter syndrome through intensive therapy sessions
• Managing imposter syndrome through self-compassion and reframing
• Using CBT techniques to reframe negative thoughts and manage anxiety related to new approaches
• Running intensive therapy sessions and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

http://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“So some of the things I say to myself when that part of me gets activated is you can learn new things. You have learned new things many, many times. You have felt this way before and made it through. You are experienced.”  - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I reflet  on the year as Thanksgiving approaches, sharing personal milestones and professional achievements. 

Topics covered:

• Gratitude and Reflection 
• ​​Moving to a new place can provide fresh perspectives.
• Launching a program requires learning and adaptation.
• Creating a fulfilling therapy practice 
• The power of podcast and community building 

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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

http://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

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“I also feel like all of this has helped me really believe in myself as a business owner, both the marketing and like making the group and that I'm super thankful for. I don't think I, I had this germinative idea at the end of 2023 that I was gonna run this group, but it has transformed into something even better than I could have hoped for and that's been really thrilling”  - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the intersection of therapy and politics, particularly in light of the recent presidential election in the United States. Reflecting on personal experiences of emotional exhaustion and the impact of political events on mental health. 

Topics covered:

• New Beginnings and Personal Reflections
• The impact of the election on mental health
• Empowerment through therapy and community involvement
• Self care for therapist to support their clients effectively
• Marketing therapy in a changing world
• Community support is vital for marginalized individuals.

Connect with Carolyn:

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

Mentions: 

• liberatorywellnessnetwork 

Quote:  

“I don't know how anyone who calls themselves a social worker could have voted for him. And I know that there are social workers who did. Of course there are. Everything he stands for goes against everything that being a social worker means to me. So many, many people out there are hurting and are fearful and have these parts of themselves that are reacting in fear and rage and grief, all justified.”  - Carolyn

Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss marketing burnout. This is something the therapists in my group program are currently struggling with as they work hard to bring intensive clients into their practices. We explore the challenges of consistent marketing, the costs and benefits associated with intensive marketing efforts, and the importance of accountability and support within a group container when trying to amp up your marketing.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to marketing burnout 
• The cost of intensive marketing 
• Setting clear marketing goals is essential for progress
• Investing in coaching can lead to better marketing outcomes
• Consistent marketing can reduce feelings of burnout
• Therapists need to prioritize marketing to avoid burnout
• Creating a sustainable marketing plan

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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“You know, I think all of us would like to think that marketing is something that you do and then you don't have to do it anymore. That has not been my experience.”  - Carolyn