Starting out in trauma work: EMDR, TF-CBT, and therapist fears (with Chris Long) [E195] Mental Work

Bron is joined by Chris Long, psychologist, to unpack two of the most widely used trauma therapies: EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT. If you’re an early-career clinician who feels nervous about trauma work, overwhelmed by the number of approaches out there, or worried about “making things worse” by asking clients about trauma, this episode is for you. They chat about: 👉🏽 Common fears early-career psychologists have about trauma work 👉🏻 How trauma-focused CBT uses exposure and behavioural experiments 👉 The Adaptive Information Processing model behind EMDR 👉🏼 Why structured therapies can help early-career clinicians feel more confident Guest: Chris Long, Psychologist: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-cen... LINKS 🔗 'Notice That' EMDR Podcast: https://emdr-podcast.com/ 🔗 Phoenix Australia often offers professional development on trauma, including TF-CBT: https://education.phoenixaustralia.or... === Mental Work is the Australian podcast for mental health workers about working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mentalwork Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram or email [email protected] 🎙️ Host: Bronwyn Milkins 🎧 Producer: Michael English 🖼️ Show Art: Bronwyn Milkins 🌏 Website: https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/ 🎵 Theme Music: HOME (Randy Goffe)    / home - topic   Disclaimer: Mental Work provides information and entertainment content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honor the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar land in Boorloo.