Suzanne Muirheid, founder of Calm Mind Counseling Center, recently conducted a workshop at the Illinois Counseling Association annual conference, where she offered insights to clinicians on how to prepare their clients for a referral for EMDR therapy.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a highly effective and evidence-based psychological treatment that is designed to address trauma and its symptoms. It is one of the most effective therapeutic techniques used at the center to ensure clients heal and achieve a calm mental state in a safe environment. This trauma-informed approach is, in fact, what sets the center apart and has made it the preferred safe space of clients in the area.
Calm Mind Counseling Center was founded by Suzanne Muirheid, who is a certified EMDR clinician. It was her goal to ensure that innovative and effective care is provided to clients who are dealing with trauma and mental health issues. Known for her holistic and strength-based approach, she has helped clients rediscover hope and empowerment by enabling them to realize that their past trauma and pain do not define them. She regularly integrates EMDR into her work and has seen its positive outcomes in people’s lives.
Clients who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, emotional distress, and other mental health disorders can benefit from EMDR therapy. It is an innovative approach that uses eye movements to help individuals process and overcome the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories, guided by a qualified therapist.
Besides her work at the center, Suzanne works at EMDR Institute, where she facilitates training and offers mentorship to other therapists to share her vast experience with them. She recently showcased her expertise at the Illinois Counseling Association annual conference on November 11. The two-day conference brought together prominent names in the field, who offered workshops and training to practitioners. Suzanne presented a talk with the theme “EMDR Therapy for Non-EMDR Therapists: How to Navigate Client Readiness and Prepare Your Clients.” It was an informative discussion that took participants through the benefits of the therapy to help them offer the best care for their clients.
Suzanne talked about the therapeutic technique and how it is known to be effective with even the most complex client presentations. While acknowledging that the therapy method can show results where other therapies cannot, she also highlighted the fact that clients need to be prepared for it when the treatment begins.
“It is essential that referring clinicians understand the benefits as well as the limitations of EMDR in order to ensure that clients have a successful treatment experience,” she stressed.
Thus, the workshop served as a guide for non-EMDR therapists that equipped them with the knowledge to assess and understand client preparedness for this therapeutic approach. It explored how to provide interventions to enhance client readiness while building their skills to navigate the referral network and case coordination. Participants also received valuable insights from her work at the Calm Mind Counseling Center, which has earned the trust of several clients.
To learn more about EMDR, the center, and its team, one can visit https://www.calmmindcc.com/.
About Calm Mind Counseling Center
Founded by Suzanne Muirheid with the goal of providing innovative and effective care to people dealing with trauma and mental health issues, Calm Mind Counseling Center has become a trusted safe space for the people of Westchester, IL, and surrounding areas. The center supports clients through a wide range of therapeutic techniques to help them heal and achieve a calm mind.
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