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. 

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Blocking Belief Tools:

  • A cityscape of downtown Chicago with tall buildings, a river, and a bridge. Overlaid text reads: 'Paula Merucci' in cursive, 'FMD' in large block letters, and 'CHICAGO' with a target symbol.

    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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  • Nighttime city skyline of Chicago with text overlay: 'Paula Merucci FMD' and 'CHICAGO' with target symbol

    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
  • Sunset over Chicago skyline with lake and city buildings, overlaid with the text "Paula Merucci EMDR CHICAGO".

    Memory Reconsolidation

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

    Watch the Presentation
  • Text overlay on cityscape background with modern buildings and blossoming trees. The text reads 'Paula Merucci EMDR CHICAGO'.

    Flash Technique in EMDR

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

    Learn More
  • Skyline of Chicago with the John Hancock Center and other tall buildings reflected in a body of water, with overlay text 'Paula Menucci EMDR CHICAGO' and a target symbol.

    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
  • A cityscape of Chicago with high-rise buildings, a Ferris wheel, and a waterfront, overlaid with text that reads 'Paula Merucci EMDR CHICAGO'.

    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