What Men are Saying about Mark Odland…

Endorsed by 150+ Therapists

Mark does a masterful job blending EMDR with spirituality. This is a “must have” for working with those who have experienced spiritual trauma. Well worth the investment of time and resources!

Randy Hager, PLMHP

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This course was important for me as a therapist – it validated the process of integrating spirituality into therapy in a systems based structure. The use of EMDR was validated and specific tools highlighted within a 7 step process that was highly consistent with how I work after more than 35 years of treatment experience. The focus on exploring the client’s spirituality within a framework of neutrality, tolerance, and positive regard is consistent with the highest standards of our profession. Recognition of how our own experience with religion and spirituality can interact with the client’s lived experience was validated. Mark proposes a process approach whereby we as therapists validate the client’s anger, pain, and shame without placing them in the bind of having to (or failing to provide) forgiveness in a time sensitive process. I highly recommend this course to therapists of whatever religious stripe. It encourages our own growth and challenges us to find our biases.

Mike Buckley, PhD psych, MA coun, RCT – Nova Scotia

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I found this course to be refreshing in its candor, interesting to listen to and understand, and thought provoking. I would strongly recommend this course for all EMDR therapists.

Dennis Conroy, Ph.D., LP (St. Paul, MN)

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I have provided Christian counseling for over 30 years integrating my faith with EMDR Therapy. I have appreciated watching and listening to your experience, strength, and hope utilizing EMDR. It is inspiring and confirms the work I have been doing over the years.  Thank You.

Hal Linebarger, PsyD (Fallbrook, CA)

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I found Mark’s course on Spiritual Trauma and EMDR to be extremely fascinating. It challenged me to look more in-depth about my clients and how their spiritual trauma has shaped them and their negative, as well as positive beliefs. 

Dr. Mike Tanis, D.Min, LMFT-S (Cornelius, NC)

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The course was balanced and provided some sound advice when working with clients with spiritual trauma.   

Mark D. Glover, DMin, LCMFT, LCAC  (Hutchinson, KS)

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This training provides EMDR professionals with knowledge on how to deal with spiritual concerns in EMDR counseling. The training is designed for all EMDR professionals and not just for faith-based EMDR professionals. This course is helpful if you deal with clients that have spirituality in his or her life, which many do.

Scott Allen Smith, LPC

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This training expanded my concept of “spiritual trauma” significantly and helped broaden my appreciation for how trauma in general can deeply affect one’s relationship with God. Mark’s examples of specific interweaves to use with deeply religious clients were extremely helpful — as were his non-judgmental explanations of how some clients view concepts such as sin, forgiveness and grace. This is an excellent and relevant course.

Martin C Dee, MFT

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Highly recommend this course to broaden the understanding of EMDR and integrate a clear spiritual dimension to this therapy.

Stephen L. Rego

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Mark did a wonderful job of interweaving the tensions of dealing with Spiritual Trauma – wow are there a lot. When exclusively intellectual or emotional answers just don’t satisfy you, your supervisees, or your clients, this is a great course.

Eric Bruemmer MS, LCPC

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An excellent mix for therapists of spiritual guidance, ethics and EMDR, all most rightly directed for the ultimate benefit of my clients. Thank you, Mark, for your efforts in putting this together.

Chris Teipel LPC, LAT (Cheyenne, WY & Buena Vista, CO)

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What a fair and sensitive presentation of this important subject!

– Michael Govan, MA LLP, LPC (Troy, MI)

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Informative and valuable to anyone interested in dealing with spiritual matters. Mark kept my interest throughout the entire online course. Thank you.

Andy Cassell, LCSW

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I would recommend this course to any certified EMDR practitioner just to learn it from a perspective of teaching EMDR to a client who is new to EMDR. I learned there are lots of important items that I sometimes take for granted. It’s a fun and enjoyable 3 units!

Paul Agustinovich, LMFT

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Mark did a great job of describing and explaining EMDR for professionals and clients alike. He added his own personal experiences with EMDR which helped to cement his commitment to the practice. Thoroughly enjoyed the lecture, the art and the music as well. Thank you Mark.

Edwin G.Taetsch, LCSW

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Mark’s presentation was helpful in providing examples not only for EMDR but a reminder on how to be a genuine and caring therapist. I appreciated the suggestions for interweaves to help clients move in a healthy direction as they processed their spiritual trauma. 

Claudia Bouslough, LMFT

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Mark’s AF approach to EMDR offers an inviting and humane way to introduce the use of dual attention focus to survivors of trauma!

Tony Cotraccia, LCSW-R (New Hope, PA)

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As a Christian therapist, I have seen that spiritual and religious trauma is what often brings clients to my office. Mark’s course on Spiritual Trauma and EMDR Therapy is very well formulated and addresses many helpful EMDR techniques pinpointed to the various dilemmas such as mind-bending paradoxes, crisis of faith, legalism, traumatic memories and doubts that God loves them. I wholeheartedly recommend Mark’s course, he appears to be one of the leading Christian EMDR Therapists to follow. I can imagine he would be an excellent consultant as well. 

Christine Tamm LMFT (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho)

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I really enjoyed and learned from this course. 

Michelle Walker, LPC

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Mark did an excellent job in addressing spiritual trauma and how EMDR therapy can help a client to reduce the emotional imprint of such trauma on his life which will assist the client with living a much better life. Mark seems very aware of how devastating a spiritual trauma can be to a person and he seems to really care about others.  

Rose Lynch, LCPC, CADC

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Everyone should take this course. You do not need to be religious to gain from Mark’s wisdom. I believe the concepts he presents offer hope and healing for anyone hurting from a broad spectrum of trauma. Excellent presentation! 

May Jo Lagoski, MA, LPC (Lubbock, TX)

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Mark does a masterful job of addressing the aspects of spirituality that we need to be aware of as we pursue healing of our clients through EMDR, especially some nuances I hadn’t thought of previously. Thank you! 

Susan Stocksdale, MS, LPC (Chattanooga, TN)

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I enjoyed the pace, content and tone of this course. Mark came across as authentic and caring and passionate about his work, and those elements enabled me to feel emotionally safe in following his offer to reflect on the points being made. It was refreshing to not have a power point, but instead the drawings and enactments to illustrate points, as well as him simply talking in a heartfelt way to his audience.

Elizabeth Call

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Mark does an excellent job of connecting how both genetics and life experiences connect with our world view. When dealing with clients who have spiritual wounds, he does a great job of explaining ways to be mindful to affirm the wound without attacking the source(s) of the wound because there could be complicated intertwined positive and negative life experiences the client will need to explore with the therapist’s help.

Renee Mullins LPC (Florence, AL)

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Mark presents helpful information and understanding while integrating EMDR, for the therapist to implement while working with clients who have experienced spiritual abuse or what I call “theological bullying.” 

Janet L. Ditslear, LMFT (Noblesville, IN)

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Mark Odland’s Spiritual Trauma Training for EMDR Therapists has a well structured format, and is presented with a balance of theory and compassion.  

Deborah Nielsen, LMFT (Solana Beach, CA)

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I thoroughly enjoyed this course! Mark’s demeanor is peaceful and present and he embodies the feeling of safety in therapy. I especially enjoyed the concepts of neutrality and theological curiosity. I loved the presentation with the simple drawings and the soothing music during reflection. Reminds me of the show “Simon” from childhood.

Lisa Davisson

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Recently I came across Mark’s course “Spiritual Trauma and EMDR Therapy” while searching for more ways to incorporate faith principles into my sessions. As an ordained minister and licensed therapist I have often found it has been up to me to “put together” the principles of both disciplines into my practice. It was refreshing to gain tools for incorporation and areas for reflection while working with clients of faith. This course forced me to reflect on the client/therapist relationship many times over, and fostered a deeper examining of my own faith principles. If I were to sum up what I leave with most from this course, it would be renewed awareness for both the client and myself. For this I am extremely grateful.

Tamara R. Jackson, MDiv., LCSW, CCTP (Ewing, NJ)

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I enjoyed this course. I have never seen an EMDR course that had a spiritual aspect. I felt the course had some useful tips for incorporating into the EMDR process, plus some great “in general” reminders for practitioners who work with spiritually-minded and spiritually traumatized clients.

Tiffany Tufford, LPC

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Mark’s presentation on dealing with spiritual trauma included both the structure and organization that made the components clear and the heart of therapy that touches each of us and our personal meaning of life

Sharon Harris, LMFT

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Having the tools and confidence as a clinician to assess and treat clients who experience the hurt and shame resulting from spiritual trauma is crucial in an integrated approach towards health and wellness. Thank you Mark for providing a course that equips clinicians with these tools. 

Charity Humm, LCPC/Postulant to Holy Orders Diocese of Maryland

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This is much needed in the Christian Community of therapists as well as in the secular. I would highly recommend this training. 

Daisy Taylor, LMHC (Florida)

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I was not sure entirely what to expect in Mark’s course on spiritual trauma.  What I discovered was a highly practical, nuanced, and wise guidance through the application of EMDR through many of the sometimes complex and challenging issues that religious clients may face.  Worth every dollar, maybe more.  I’m pleased to have chanced upon this course and what is clearly the seasoned wisdom of many years of experience in Mark Odland. 

Dorian Kondas, PhD

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Mark’s course was thorough and very helpful in clarifying professional boundaries and interface with spiritual needs of clients. It was practical and should be considered an ethics course, as well. 

JoAnn M Baird, LMFT (Reno, NV)

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Mark made a challenging topic so very clear and understandable. His presence and presentation embodied the principles he was teaching. I realized my own biases and woundedness particularly in the Paradox presentation. I am very thankful that I participated in this webinar!

Carol Rasche

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I like Mark’s examples of cognitive interweaves and explaining how he works with EMDR. I like the way he draws while giving the course. It keeps my attention better. I believe I learned a lot in this course especially about paradox, two seemingly opposite beliefs. I would recommend the course to my colleagues. Also, it was very soothing. Thank you!

Mary E George

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I enjoyed this class very much. Mark’s combination of teaching style, i.e. his pacing, and reflections, his stories and the drawings made it an engaging class. And I learned some different things I hadn’t considered. All and all a very good class.

Matruka Sherman

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I highly recommend this course. Mark keeps it interesting, while providing thought provoking material which will better assist me in helping my clients who are struggling with trauma and spirituality. 

Nicole Siegel, LCSW, LCDC (Southlake, Texas)

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This is an excellent course. Mark is a gentle and knowledgeable trainer.  The handout packet was extremely helpful.

Nancy Abel, LCSW, LADC, EMDR Consultant, Private Practice (Portland, ME)

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Mark’s training exceeded my expectations. I took it initially to obtain the CEUs, but also because of the opportunity to learn about the intersection between EMDR & spirituality.  I’m also an AF-EMDR credentialed therapist & find that this modality allows for & embraces spirituality, so was interested to see how the basic protocol would do this as well. Mark was extremely knowledgeable, engaging & exuded a warmth & sincerity that I have not seen in many presenters, & one that resonated with me as I have experienced spiritual trauma since childhood myself.  Not only did I learn more about ways to continue to work on my own spirituality, but Mark’s presentation also made me want to re-evaluate my own (spiritual) biases.  I am excited to use what I learned in my own work. Would highly recommend to anyone who has an interest in combining spirituality & EMDR, and also of just finding genuine ways to deepen the therapeutic process with our clients.  Maika’i! (in Hawaiian that means “awesome!”).

Dr. Rhesa R. Kaulia, MFT, CSAC, EMDR, CPTT

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Great use of spiritual interweaves. I loved this course.  

Diane Way, Ed.D. LPC; LMFT, LPCC (Adkins TX)

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This EMDR training is a must if you plan to utilize EMDR therapy with Christian clients from evangelical backgrounds.  The case examples and the expertise shared provide practical tools for therapists of any background to be comfortable with providing therapy through this cultural lens of faith.

Demetria M. Jackson, M.A., LMFT

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An outstanding training. Mark was well prepared, adept at presenting the material, integrating faith with the process of EMDR and providing deeper understanding of both. 

Patti Ecker, MAC, LCPC (Normal, IL)

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I appreciated how this training not only was direct in beliefs in spirituality that may occur or create challenges for clients, but also how these concepts can be translated to those who are atheist or agnostic. Negative self talk, shame, and dichotomous thoughts impact those that are devout or without religion.

Meagan Bullock, LCSW

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This course, “Spiritual Trauma & EMDR Therapy: 7 Steps to Help Clients Heal” by Mark Odland was just what I needed to not only help clients but to also explore my own spirituality, religious background, and increase my effectiveness as an EMDR therapist. I will no longer neglect to consider the spiritual/religious history of clients! Thank you, Mark!

Deborah Calhoun, MA, LPC (Ozark, MO)

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Thank you for an insightful and absorbing training experience.  I have been an EMDR therapist since 1998, completed a zillion Intake Assessments, genograms, etc., and your course presented inspiring ways to have a deeper exploration of spiritual matters.  On a personal note, your questions and reflection times at the end of each chapter challenged me and brought up some spiritual dilemmas  which I had “conveniently”  avoided for some time- and the music was wonderful!  In summary, I found your course to be incredibly helpful.  Thanks again!

Pamela Helmstadter, LCPC

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I truly enjoyed taking the Spiritual Trauma & EMDR Therapy course with Mark Orland. His presentation was very clear and provided great insightful tips to work with this population. I appreciated his calm demeanor.

America Caballero, LCPC

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Phenomenal Course Presented So Graciously!  I Really Liked the Simplicity of How it Was Broken Down and Presented. Definitely Grace Based and Client Centered!

Cherie Cassara, LMFT

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…It was well presented, well organized, and made good use of the integration of spirituality and EMDR. The teaching on paradox and EMDR was one of my takeaways. The examples and personal experiences were related in an excellent way in that they illustrated key points of the course. The anecdotes shared during the discussion of relationship and empathy were powerful and moving. Thank you Mark for sharing your well of knowledge and wisdom. This course motivated me and equipped me with powerful tools.

Graciela Olid, LMFT

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I’m so happy Spirit led me to Mark Odland! As someone who is an EMDR provider this material, and Mark’s sensitive, empathic and neutral cognitive interweaves are inspiring & tremendously helpful in meeting my clients where they are at on their spiritual paths. Thank you Mark.

Tori Morris, LMFT

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Thank you!  I really enjoyed this training.  Everything I do is from an EMDR lens but I can also use much of this information to work with supervising non-EMDR trained therapists (who are not using EMDR).  It is so adaptable.  Thank you for sharing your passion with the rest of us.

Cindy Collinsworth, LPC

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The EMDR Healing Spiritual Trauma course was the most helpful course I’ve taken on spiritual trauma and will definitely help me in my practice.

Rebecca L Walter, LPCC

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Mark has dared to go where many do not! He is lighting a pathway to healing that so many need…Therapists will certainly benefit from addressing the “elephant in the room”…the topic of God and spirituality. For most, such a belief system is their existential purpose. What happens when it is shaken? Mark addresses this gracefully and provides sound clinical recommendations to forward one’s healing process. He is a blessing! Very Respectfully, 

Dr. Tajiri, PsyD, ABPP

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I found this course to be really helpful in understanding how to better help clients who may have had negative experiences with organized religion or who may be experiencing conflict between religious beliefs and spiritual ones that are important to their healing. 

Christine Forte

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As therapists, we know a client’s spiritual beliefs can immensely impact their lives and well being. But there’s often a gap between knowing this and what we do in practice. There’s just not a lot of training about how to turn the theory into practice. We’re often left on our own to figure out how to integrate healing from spiritual traumas into our client work. Mark fills this gap and leaves you with actionable tools that you can immediately implement. Building upon already established EMDR protocols, he tailors the training to help you actually be able turn theory into practice. By the time you’ve completed the training, the theory, stories, and detailed examples he’s shared make you feel like you’ve got a solid handle on what you’re going to do, why you’re going to do it, and how you’re going to do it. The fact that his examples were about Christian clients who had experienced trauma at the hands of other Christians was incredibly helpful. It made the training specific enough to feel relevant and not watered down. At the same time, the tools are transferable to any person with any belief system. I completed the training with do-able EMDR methods to implement with my clients of faith, and with a renewed sense of purpose as a therapist. So. Well. Done. Thanks Mark!

Tricia Andor, LPC, (Colorado Springs, CO)

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This program was thought provoking for me as I do not practice as a spiritual counselor. It gave me more insight on how to open up the aspect of spirituality in sessions as appropriate.

Mary V DeChristofano, LCSW (Pequannock, NJ)

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I truly appreciate Mark’s course as it is in line with my work as a spiritual counselor. Great pace, clear concepts, touching clients’ examples, entertaining graphics, and words of wisdom.The reflections questions at the end of each video are important moments that allow taking greater responsibility for how our own spiritual beliefs and views may be impacting our clients. Many Ah! Ah! moments. I encourage everyone to take this course even if you are not specializing in spiritual counseling.

Monique – PhD, EMDR Therapist (Vancouver)

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Mark’s course is a timely and valuable contribution to the EMDR literature. His cognitive interweaves for resourcing clients’ spiritual beliefs beautifully demonstrate how the EMDR protocol brings to our clients an opportunity for powerful healing experiences at the point where science and spirit meet. Thank you, Mark!

Debora Ross, MA, LMFT- Eugene, Oregon

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I found Mark and his Spiritual Trauma and EMDR course enjoyable, helpful and congruent with my own view and philosophy around spirituality and objectivity. Thank you Mark for making the course accessible, easy to follow and lovingly presented.

Carmel Clark Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist, Integrative Counsellor and Coach.

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This course was full of insightful information with relevant examples. I feel much more prepared to help clients navigate their spiritual trauma. Mark’s insight and experience is invaluable. I highly recommend this course to every EMDR therapist.

Annie Tam, M.Ed., LPC (Dallas, TX)

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Excellent course! Client’s faith / spirituality is often shaken to the core after a trauma and many client’s will want to address this in therapy. Should be a required course if you are going to deal with trauma.

Amy Hill, MA, LPC (Richardson, TX)

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I found this course thought provoking. I look forward to using Pastor Odland’s techniques of being open and being a curious observer while I’m learning about my clients’ histories. Thank you so much for such a calming and refreshing way to practice EMDR.

Joy Butler, LCSW

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Teaching skills to integrate spirituality with EMDR in this manner gave me some breakthrough ideas to reach clients with complex PTSD. I have learned to listen and know that God speaks to me in many ways. The simplicity of this God-engineered class brought up specific ideas in an unhampered way so that even my husband healing from a broken neck and back in the next room overheard some inspirations that have eluded him until now.

Shawn Sorensen, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist

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I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I am new to EMDR and not only did I learn about working with clients who have spiritual trauma, but I learned more about EMDR. It was so helpful and I know I will be able to put what I learned into my practice with all types of clients: secular and spiritual. I am going to be less timid about asking all my clients about their spiritual background and I have tools now to help them with any incongruence they have regarding spiritual matters.

Charlotte Sue Dolifka, Med, LPC (Harker Heights, TX)

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This spiritual trauma course was quite encouraging because it validated some of what I already do, but also provided enhancements to my practice. The example scenarios were relevant and practical for learning. Thank you Mark for taking the time to develop this webinar.

M.A. Steyn, CCPA. (Whitehorse, Yukon)

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As an EMDR trained therapist and a Christian I found this course a blessing to me. It is the first course that met my needs as a faith based therapist and answered some of my questions regarding doing faith based EMDR therapy. Just what I needed at this time when I am trying to transition into private practice after working for non-profit agencies all of my career. Thank you Mark for a very necessary and informative course.

Jessica Whitaker, LCSW (Richmond, CA)

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I found this course helpful, as spirituality is so important to so many clients. For example, the question of “how could God let this [trauma] happen” comes up so often, and the techniques suggested here will come in handy.

Rebecca Pittenger, Ph.D. (Pasadena, CA)

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In my practice, I see clients with a variety of faith backgrounds. This webinar provided specific enough information to be helpful while being broad enough to be applicable with clients from all kinds of backgrounds. He suggested interweaves that I believe will even help my clients who aren’t dealing with spiritual trauma.

Julie Kramer, MS, LMFT (CA)

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This webinar was great. I am in the process of starting private practice (Christian based) and the information and concepts of applying EMDR within spiritual trauma will be of great benefit. I look forward to Mark being a source for needed information.

Queenie Lathan, MA, LPCC-S (Warren, OH)

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Mark is so right that there is a spiritual component to almost everyone’s traumatic experience. Thank you for some VERY useful tools that I will begin to use Monday morning!

Janice Harris Lord, LCSW, ACSW/LPC (Arlington, Texas)

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This information on spiritual trauma should be required learning for all therapists in their diversity trainings. I love how Mark blended in EMDR Therapy and the AIP Model. It felt very organic. Thank you, Mark.

Susan Arland, MA, LMHC, EMDRIA, Approved Consultant (Des Moines, Iowa)

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This training was absolutely exceptional, I really enjoyed it and felt relaxed and present after it ended.

Miriam Rivas de Madrid, LPCC, LPC-S

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I have been hugely blessed by this webinar. I loved the way that Mark presented in such a real and practical manner with examples that really helped bring the concepts home. I definitely have learnt much that I can use in my counseling practice. Thanks again.

Preethi Jacob (India)

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The course was very well done and helpful for increasing my understanding of how to incorporate spirituality in my treatment with clients. I look forward to future presentations by Mark.

Linda Richnofsky, LMFT (White Bear Lake, MN)

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Thank you, Mark, for the time and effort you put into developing this training. I have been very aware of how trauma can shake spirituality and relationships to the core. I also know that healing is available and that there is always hope. This training gives words and understanding to the dynamics of spiritual trauma and helps to shed light on the possibility of freedom and overcoming. Your training has been a blessing to me and gives me tools to add to my practice, including assessments and resources as well as things to think about and ways to develop curiosity with clients in their therapy process. I believe this will help to continue to shape our ability to be genuine and compassionate with others both in and out of our offices.

Shelly Teske-Hulan, Registered Psychologist (Alberta, Canada)

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I found this course extremely helpful in offering validation to clients struggling with trauma associated with spiritual experiences of shame and unworthiness. It gave me increased confidence to pursue these issues in the future. The tools and strategies were interesting and helpful.

Linda Newbill, LCSW, PIP

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Spiritual Trauma & EMDR Therapy – 7 Steps to Help Clients Heal is very therapeutic for both clients and therapists. This is a great course for self-healing from spiritual trauma.

Jean Desrosier, MSC; RP; ICCDPD; CCAC (Ontario, CA)

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Thank you so much for sharing your experience and expertise. Very refreshing webinar! I have some more tools in my toolkit and have learned how to use the ones I already had in new ways.

Maureen Martens, MA, CPC, ICADC, CSAT

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As I registered for this course and saw the course duration I was wondering how I would be able to sit through these seven hours of the course. The content has been greatly helpful in not only learning new things to use in my therapy but also helped me rethink about myself. The section on not being able to set boundaries with some people because of the fear of losing relationships sounded so true about myself, the course helped me understand more of this and the need to set boundaries as it is better than the situation that it was during the conflict phase. My setting boundaries had created an unrest as people did not expect me to put my foot down or speak up. Felt guilty at times of doing it, but this course reassured the need for doing it. Thank you so much. The content and method of neutral validation and expressing genuine curiosity was also very beneficial to me. Thanks for the learning

Elizabeth

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This was not only a very innovative type of webinar but also allowed for an in depth learning about trauma, spirituality and EMDR. Mark’s style, knowledge and wisdom made this seminar a “Pearl of EMDR training.” I am looking forward to more of his teachings.

Elena Coello-Jemmali, Psy.D. (Miami, FL)

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I found this seminar to be very helpful. In a time where spirituality is seen as a taboo subject, Mark presented and shared how beneficial and healing one’s faith can be.

Jennifer Knapp, LPCC (Perrysburg, OH)

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In my own private practice as an EMDR therapist I frequently observe clients struggling with the impact of trauma on their belief system. While some of my clients come to see me because of our common beliefs and values, other clients have been afraid at first to share personal spiritual experiences or beliefs because of fear of being judged as “crazy.” I have tried to work with each of them in exploring and healing their heart wounds. Much to my chagrin, in peer supervision I have been told more than once that “religion is the problem” and encouraged to suggest to my clients that they “let go of their religious traditions.” For me, suggesting that a client relinquish their faith or belief system is a violation of my code of ethics. I find Mark’s course so helpful because it provides a framework and interventions that help a therapist set clear boundaries around their own biases while supporting clients in examining their existential questions. Mark’s training and perspective can help any therapist to examine their own beliefs and honor the beliefs of others. I think any therapist can benefit from this webinar and highly recommend it.

Terry L. Chapman, MSW, LICSW (Fairmont, WV)

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This course provided practical ways to address spiritual trauma, which is often overlooked, in an engaging and meaningful way.

Deborah Moyer, MA, LMFT (San Diego, CA)

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Mark presented this course with a strong knowledge base on both EMDR therapy and spirituality. His examples for Cognitive Interweaves were excellent and very useful. He integrated new concepts with already established beliefs about religion and spirituality that caused you to rethink these concepts. Truly a valuable and enjoyable experience!

Wanda K. Holloway, PsyD, LPC, LCSW (Springfield, MO)

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I particularly appreciated the information about Epistemology. It is a concept that somehow I had forgotten about. I am now using it in EMDR again. Thanks.

Karen Massey, PhD, Counselling Psychologist (Alberta, Canada)

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Mr. Odland’s presentation gave testimony to the importance of including the client’s own spiritual background as an important tool in the overall healing process and providing the tools to make such an intervention accessible even for the layperson. I believe this can be a very valuable addition to my therapeutic arsenal.

Sandra Lowen, PhD, LCSW (Graham, WA)

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This seminar provided me with the knowledge, insight, and tools to effectively incorporate spirituality as a healing modality into EMDR treatment. Thank you!

– Lorena Abarr, LMHC, CADC (Amherst, MA)

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An important and well organized introduction to a deep and possibly under assessed area of trauma.

– Wendy Krauss MS, LMHC, CAS (Leesburg, FL)

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Mark’s presentation answered many questions for me as to how to proceed with my EMDR clients who have suffered through and with spiritual trauma. I feel armed with the expertise he offered and more ready to serve those clients. I really appreciate Mark sharing. I intend to take more of his webinars and fully use his approach in my practice. Thanks again for your service as a minister and as an EMDR therapist. EMDR rocks, it changed my life and I know it will help countless others.

Jonnie Mae MiddletonLotte, MS., PPS., EMDR., LPC. (Springfield, MO, USA – And a Happy Face!)

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Spiritual Trauma & EMDR Therapy – 7 Steps to Help Clients Heal provided interesting new and powerful ways to address the spiritual and moral injuries that occur too often to our clients. I’m looking forward to using them soon.

Colleen Timpe, LCSW LAC

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Very informative! Thank you for a great presentation! I know that I will use this knowledge in my practice.

Karen Oliphant, LPC (Killeen, TX)

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I absolutely loved this course. As a Christian Counselor, this course offered so many practical examples and resources that are applicable to my practice. The reflection times were very helpful and I gained some meaningful insight into my own belief systems! I would highly recommend this course for EMDR therapists practicing with Christian clients!

Leslie Taylor, MA, LPC (College Station, TX)

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Not only was the content of this course extremely beneficial to my practice, but the organization, timing, presentation and materials were impeccably professional and engaging.

Debra A. Dykes, MA, LPC, LAC, EMDR Certified

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I found this webinar to be insightful and informative. I have several EMDR clients that have this internal struggle and it prevents them from healing fully. With this knowledge and the worksheets provided I can now help them to resolve this struggle.

Mary Fierst, LPC (Fort Worth, Texas)

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This is a topic that is especially relevant to the trauma field. Mark does a great job of articulating what is needed to be a spiritually competent therapist when working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma & grief.

Holly L. Shilling LCPC, NCC, EMDR Certified

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I appreciated the metaphors and combination of Mark’s sharing from his experiences, basic EMDR concepts and addition of art and music.

Linda Dahl Reinhart, LCSW

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I completed my EMDR training over a decade ago, and the Certification process about 5 years back. I am about 75% retired, but I just couldn’t give up doing EMDR. Now I only do EMDR trauma work, receiving referrals from other therapists who are not EMDR trained. I received an email and watched an invitation by Mark Odland to get a discounted rate on this Back to Basics class. I immediately connected with Mark’s video and registered. I enjoyed his presentation style…easy, thoughtful, paced, earnest, engaged, expressive, and very easy to understand explanations. He provided some metaphors that I will use with clients, but mostly I found myself nodding and agreeing with his review of the basics, validating that I am still on track and faithful to the original protocol. I plan to explore the other courses and resources that Mark offers. I appreciate his work, and wholeheartedly agree with his dedication to EMDR as an amazing and effective intervention for trauma.

Connie Fox, LPC

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Mark’s presentation was an excellent review and gave me some additional ways of explaining EMDR to my clients.

Sophia A Sandoval-Meyer, LCSW

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Very concise and well done~ great for a beginner’s refresher course.

Jane Morgan, LMHC, CDP

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Mark supervised me through my Certification and this is the third webinar of his I’m taking. His knowledge base and communication skills help me in my EMDRT practice. Thanks Mark!!!

Michael Govan, Licensed Professional Counselor; Limited License Psychologist

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A very precise revision of the EMDR process and stages. A good yardstick and reminder of the implementation of the 8 stages to assess my current use of this model. Very easy to follow and great examples and metaphors when explaining EMDR to clients

Marcia Rebelo, LCSW

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A great ‘refresher’ and reminder of the power of EMDR therapy. Excellent information and great presentation.

Lynne Logan, LMFT

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…I enjoyed his presentation style…easy, thoughtful, paced, earnest, engaged, expressive, and very easy to understand explanations. He provided some metaphors that I will use with clients, but mostly I found myself nodding and agreeing with his review of the basics, validating that I am still on track and faithful to the original protocol. I plan to explore the other courses and resources that Mark offers. I appreciate his work, and wholeheartedly agree with his dedication to EMDR as an amazing and effective intervention for trauma.

Connie Fox, LPC

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I would recommend this course to any certified EMDR practitioner just to learn it from a perspective of teaching EMDR to a client who is new to EMDR. I learned there are lots of important items that I sometimes take for granted. It’s a fun and enjoyable 3 units!

Paul Agustinovich, LMFT

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A very precise revision of the EMDR process and stages. A good yardstick and reminder of the implementation of the 8 stages to assess my current use of this model. Very easy to follow and great examples and metaphors when explaining EMDR to clients

Marcia Rebelo, LCSW

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This training provided information on how to integrate art into EMDR sessions: introduction to client, history taking, etc. . Easy to follow and listen to and I liked the 5 minute reflection at the end of each session. Thorough and well worth the time. I loved it.

Celia Partida Kelly

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As a therapist incorporating more creative approaches, this course is an incredible and much needed resource.

Dr. Constance DelGiudice

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Outstanding work. A significant edition to EMDR Therapy.

Phyllis Klaus, LMFT

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The Artistic Flow Approach has been used with many of my clients over the past two years. I am a creative, and many of my clients are musicians, writers, and visual artists. Mark here integrates his mastery of EMDR theory and practice, with his expertise in art and art history. As a clinician, consultant, and trainer, Mark is uniquely qualified to influence anyone serious about integrating clinical treatment with the creative power of the human mind.

Brant Thomsen – LICSW

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Mark is a pioneer in The Artistic Flow Approach to EMDR. I found Mark’s training informative and encouraging. I am excited to have access to a new method to stimulate bilateral movement using art.

Lorena Frampton – MA (Woodbury, MN)

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I have been using EMDR with my clients for about one year, and am really excited to use the Artistic Flow method as some of my clients struggle with the normal eye movement BLS. They have complained of headaches, seemed to struggle following my fingers, or I have seen an increase of agitation. As we are taught that traditional eye movement BLS results in the most complete healing, I am so happy that there is another eye movement method those clients can utilize.

Kim Smaellie – CMHC (Utah)

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Excellent course! Contains new and useful information for anyone who is passionate about EMDR!! Highly recommend!

Nancy Skilbred – MA, LMFT (St. Paul, MN)

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What a wonderful approach to allow clients to safely navigate trauma! I am excited to use this approach in grounding resourcing tomorrow! Clinicians would be wise to integrate this approach into their practice! Thank you!

Michelle Rowlison, LMFT (Woodbury, MN)

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I have successfully used EMDR for many years. I can see that this new aspect of EMDR has many wonderful uses and I am excited about integrating it into my practice.

Sheryl C Baumann, LMFT (Fullerton, CA)

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I took Mark’s course on the use of EMDR for Spiritual Abuse and most recently this course on using artwork with some of my clients. I have already used the approach with an artist/client and she is so motivated and excited. I am now waiting for a consultation with Mark so that I can fine-tune her work more. Very innovative and my client says, “Fun!”

JoAnn M Baird – LMFT

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Thoroughly enjoyed this training and Mark’s clear and informative method of teaching a new perspective on EMDR trauma therapy. As an artist myself it touched and opened me to a new view on how we can help heal our clients using works of art! Wonderful! 

Carmel Clark – Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist, Integrative Counsellor & Coach

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I am so glad I took this course! It is a delightful mixture of review, art, spirituality, and trauma insights. I am always looking for ways to combine these elements, and I love the idea of using art with EMDR instead of segregating the art therapy from trauma reprocessing. He also summarized some descriptions and methods more eloquently and succinctly than I had heard before. Sincerely, 

Hannah Reiling – LPC, CADC 1, EMDR trained (Wilsonville, OR)

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I love utilizing creative approaches in therapy, as well as in my EMDR practice with clients. Using Mark’s approach as a stand-alone or as a complement to other approaches to EMDR allows me to consider many options with my clients. I am looking forward to trying this out this week! 

Laura Taylor – MS, LHCS (High Point, NC)

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A neutral, non threatening, creative and alternative approach to use in processing with EMDR. 

Francine D Pritt – MS, LPC, NCC (Pittsburgh, PA)

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I was eager to do this course given the title and what I perceived as great potential for practice. I was not disappointed. I am especially impressed with the artistic flow selection criteria checklist which clearly guides the considerations for this addition to the standard EMDR protocol. I am excited to get started with my patients this evening!

June Esser – MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC

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My own EMDR therapist utilized the Artistic Flow Approach to eye movement bilateral stimulation with me in my session, and I very much appreciated the approach. It was an unobtrusive approach to eye movements that gave me the personal space and respect that was helpful in reprocessing a personal/sensitive target.  When I took the course as an EMDR therapist myself, primarily working with individuals experiencing sexual abuse, I was opened to the idea that many of my clients have had a negative experience in the medical field as well as honor their personal space, so this could be an excellent alternative for them. I already have some clients in mind that I believe this would work very well with as a result of their trauma history and concerns about several EMDR bilateral approaches.

Melissa R. Moore

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I am looking forward to using the artistic flow approach with my clients as a way to still be able to use eye movements with those who have had difficulty with eye movements. I appreciate the practitioners who have been able to use EMDR, and discover ways to be flexible with it.  

Gayle Nauska – M.S., M.Div., LPC (Anchorage, AK)

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This is a great tool to have in your EMDR toolbox. I know several of my own clients that I am looking forward to using the Art Flow with as they struggle with eye movements at times. 

Stephanie Burns, LPCC (Ashland, KY)

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This course was incredibly informative and very innovative in introducing an insightful and resourceful technique to offer clients an alternative to conventional eye movements for EMDR. It is well conceptualized and follows the AIP and Standard Protocol methodology but offers a creative and expressive way to experience reprocessing that offers healing in a unique but meaningful manner. Mark is truly a pioneer in developing such masterful ancillary tools to use in EMDR work that incorporates his passion and talents!  

Dr. Wanda K. Holloway – EMDR certified therapist, Approved Consultant and Trainer (Springfield, MO)

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I am excited about this approach to EMDR.  I have already purchased the book and plan to put it to use with one of my clients today.

Charlotte S Dolifka, LPC

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Mark’s course was recommended to me by a colleague because of my mutual interest and passion for creativity and spirituality. I appreciate his ability to integrate art into the EMDR protocol and look forward to applying this technique with my clients. He has a wonderful way to articulate content that is at once understandable, comprehensible and practical. I recommend this course to other EMDR therapists. 

Susan Doiron, MEd, CCC (Charlottetown, PEI Canada)

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I love the easy accessibility of mind while slowly gazing at the beauty of art !! Thank you!

Anna R Brown, LPC, CAC III, EMDR Certified

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Mark is thorough, inspiring, creative, and easy to understand. I plan to begin using this approach now. 

Dorothy Beerger, LPC (Oregon)

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As an abstract artist, in addition to being a therapist, this is a fascinating and innovative way to do EMDR. I can’t wait to try it with abstract art.

Mary K Cooper, LMFT (Colorado)

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I found the course to be very useful and easy to follow. I believe the course will enhance my EMDR practice.

Lori Bohnert, MS, LMHC (Longwood, FL)

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Mark Odland presents a remarkable addition called The Artistic Flow to enhance the effectiveness of EMDR and support a wider range of individual differences that show up as clients heal and process trauma and other disruptive life experiences. I highly recommend that EMDR trained therapists include this modality in their repertoire. 

Bonnie Rose, LMFT (Ojai, CA)

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This class was extremely useful for adding more tools to my toolbox. I am an art lover, so this approach piqued my interest. As I watched each video, I thought of clients who might benefit from this approach.  I also enjoy stepping outside the box.

Cynthia (Cindy) Hammonds, MA, LPCS (Spring, TX)

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This training provides creative ways to apply EMDR and BLS for clients. Not every approach works for every client, even with similar treatment goals and concerns. This training addresses how to be creative within EMDR to meet these varying needs of clients.

Meagan Bullock – LCSW

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This course was thoroughly explained and clearly articulated. I came away feeling confident in using the artistic flow approach as well as inspired.

Emily Cioffi (FL)

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Mark Odland’s Artistic Flow Approach provides an exciting additional tool for EMDR therapists to enrich our work with clients. Thanks for this!

Margot Prendergast, LICSW (Montpelier, VT)

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Absolutely excited to use this approach in custody mental health!

Rick B. (San Jose, CA)

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Mark has provided a fresh and expressive way to provide healing to my clients. For those EMDR Therapists who are creative themselves, it adds a great new dimension to our work. Thanks Mark! 

Christine Elliott M.S.W.  R.S.W. (Kamloops, BC Canada)

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This training provided information on how to integrate art into EMDR sessions: introduction to client, history taking, etc. . Easy to follow and listen to and I liked the 5 minute reflection at the end of each session. Thorough and well worth the time. I loved it.

Celia Partida Kelly, LPC

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This course was clear, thoughtful, and “out of the box” with an innovative and elegant and yet simple idea for reprocessing. Mark is a grounded, clear, and kind teacher.

Sarah B Stewart

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As a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Certified Art Therapist I found this course quite appealing and informative. I do incorporate art with several of my clients however I find using EMDR is quite powerful and several of my clients have severe sensory issues with eye movements, flashing lights etc. So this approach is very exciting and I have already discussed it with several clients who are excited to use it.  Thank you Mark for creating it.

Janice Helfand