Let’s talk…EMDR Intensives

Let’s talk…about the weekend intensive group processing that I’ll be holding November 22 – 24th, 2024. I’m excited to facilitate processing at this peaceful location. If you don’t live in East Tennessee, then you are in for a treat, especially during the fall.

At the weekend group EMDR Intensive, you can expect to have some down time to explore, rest or connect. Bring some comfy clothes because after dinner Friday night, we will learn and practice 24 Postures Therapeutic Qigong (actually, you don’t have to even learn the postures, just follow along). Additionally, we’ll explore and practice other ways to cope and regulate in preparation for our Saturday processing. Saturday, you will be arranged in a group but working/processing independently. We will not be discussing our personal experiences or symptoms with each other.

We will have discussed, by phone, what you want to specifically target during a screening and assessing conversation, so you’ll know what you’ll be working on. You will not be sharing anything with anyone or aloud. We will “work” and “play” throughout the day, allowing for time to eat and explore. After dinner on Saturday night, we will gather for a short period of time to settle our systems. You will likely be tired. You may want to journal, reflect, or practice skills. There is plenty of space to enjoy at the retreat center, including your private room. After breakfast Sunday morning, we’ll have a short practice and privately evaluate your progress and experience. (To read more/register for the weekend, go to williamshayestherapy.com and look for the register tab). You do not need prior EMDR “experience” to participate in the weekend. For additional questions, feel free to call me at 865-509-8962.

I’ll go into more detail in future blogs about Qigong, about EMDR and about trauma to name a few topics.