When Memory Reprocessing Is Blocked by a Protective Part

When EMDR processing stalls, there may be more happening beneath the surface. Protective parts can step in to prevent movement, creating blocking beliefs that keep clients from accessing or processing distressing material.

This advanced training explores how to recognize blocking beliefs, understand the protective function behind them, and work with these barriers without pushing past the client's system.

What You'll Learn

• How to identify blocking beliefs during EMDR processing

• How protective parts can interfere with memory reprocessing

• Strategies for working with resistance without overwhelming the system

• Practical interventions you can begin using with complex trauma clients