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Learn more about Couples Therapy using AI-EMDR
Join us in this conversation as Mark Brayne discuss the integration of Attachment-Informed EMDR in couples therapy. Mark shares his personal journey into psychotherapy, the innovative techniques he employs, particularly the bridging method, and the importance of understanding relationship dynamics through EMDR. They explore practical exercises and the role of history taking in therapy, emphasizing the compassionate space needed for effective couples therapy. The discussion also touches on the dynamics of couple therapy, the significance of listening and validating partner experiences, and the complexities surrounding mother blaming in attachment theory. Brayer highlights the need for therapists to navigate these topics with care and curiosity, ultimately aiming for a deeper understanding of clients’ emotional landscapes.
Topics Covered:
- Mark's Journey into EMDR and Couples Therapy
- Innovative Techniques in Couples EMDR
- Bridging and Practical Exercise
- The Impact of Early Experiences on Nervous Systems
- Attachment-Informed EMDR Therapy Course with Mark Brayne
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Mark Brayne brings a fascinating background to his EMDR work.
As an EMDR Europe Accredited and EMDRIA-approved Consultant, he specializes in transpersonal, integrative EMDR with a focus on early life attachment. Before his therapy career, Mark spent 30 years as an international correspondent and senior editor for Reuters and the BBC World Service, with postings across Moscow, Berlin, Central Europe, and China. He witnessed historic moments including the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and the fall of the Ceausescu regime. Mark gained his Masters in Transpersonal Psychotherapy in 2000 and works alongside his partner Jutta Brayne, offering workshops to therapists worldwide from their base on the UK’s North Sea coast.
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