EMDR Blocking Beliefs: When Reconsolidation is Blocked by a Protective Part

Blocking Beliefs:

On September 5th, 2023, I had the opportunity to work with Angie Heath and Clinical Consultations, Inc., to do this presentation on Blocking Beliefs. It was such a beautiful experience, and the information is so helpful for clinicians expanding their Parts Work with clients.

The presentation is loaded with a ton of information! It can be a bit intensive to get through it all, so I've compiled the resources used below for you to have as you follow along – time stamps included, so you can watch at your own pace and come back as you need to. 

Blocking Beliefs video Link

Blocking Belief Tools:

  • Block Beliefs Questionnaire

    This questionnaire for assessing Blocking Beliefs helps provide a framework for your work on Blocking Beliefs with your clients. 

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  • Polyvagal 3-Step Guide

    We've put together a 3-step guide to get you versed in what polyvagal theory is and how to incorporate it into your practice

    Download the Guide

  • Memory Reconsolidation

    This presentation by Bruce Ecker, LMFT, is a quick-start to memory reconsolidation.

    Watch the Presentation

  • Flash Technique in EMDR

    Expanding on Memory Reconsolidation, this overview by Bruce Ecker illustrates how Flash Technique can reduce client distress.

    Learn More

  • Two Hand Interweave

    Robin Shapiro LICSW has created the Two Hand Interweave intervention to help when a client is stuck between two choices and dealing with blocking.

    Learn the Technique

  • Inside - Out and Outside - In

    Kiessling, Werk, and Darlington developed two resourcing tools that can help to over come blocking beleifs, one starting internal and one external

    Inside Out