The moments that shape a client's progress rarely happen during a therapy session. They happen later, when a trigger reactivates an old wound, when a client leaves feeling emotionally unfinished, or when the sense of safety and connection built in session begins to fade.
For decades, Laurel Parnell, PhD, has helped clinicians address these critical moments through her Attachment-Focused EMDR approach. Drawing on years of experience, she developed practical techniques to help therapists maintain connection, support continued processing, and strengthen client trust outside of regular sessions.
That's why we've put together Laurel Parnell's FREE Clinical Skills Guide: “Helping Clients Manage Between Sessions.”
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In this guide, you’ll discover:
Being a trusted source for your client is critical for their path to recovery. These tools will give you what you need to connect with your client on a deeper level and have them come back to therapy with confidence.
Download your free Clinical Skills Guide and discover practical techniques for helping clients stay grounded, engaged, and supported between sessions.
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Laurel Parnell, PhD, is one of the world’s leading experts on EMDR. A clinical psychologist, she has trained thousands in EMDR in her international workshops. Dr. Parnell is the author of several books on EMDR, including Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma, A Therapist's Guide to EMDR, and Rewiring the Addicted Brain with EMDR-Based Treatment.
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