Understanding EMDR

Dr Jenny Dwyer
  • 4.3 (3)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

Welcome to Understanding EMDR, an Australian Podcast that explores EMDR across the world. In this second series, host Dr Jenny Dwyer takes us on a journey of discovery as she explores the many facets of EMDR. From big picture, global themes, to intimate explorations, theoretical discussions and personal experiences. Whether you're an experienced therapist, or simply EMDR-curious, the podcast will inform, inspire and entertain you. Jenny is a trainer and therapist with EMDR Academy Australia, and works on the Lands of the Wurundjeri people.

  1. Healing versus Justice? Part 2

    14h ago

    Healing versus Justice? Part 2

    This is the second episode in our series exploring the intersection of EMDR with the Justice system. It follows a decision by the Commonwealth DPP to discontinue a case of sexual assault because the complainant had EMDR before making her report to police. In this episode Anthony Hurst, Chair of EMDRAA, explores the way EMDR has been understood, and sometimes misunderstood in Australian courts. Beginning in the early 1990's, where EMDR was conflated with hypnosis, he leads us through cases where EMDR was an issue, and courts considered admissibility and reliability of evidence. Anthony highlights the difference over time between states, statutes and case law, and offers his own views on what this means for EMDR therapists. He shares his current ideas about how EMDR therapists can protect our client's interests and highlights some considerations for clinical practice. Sponsors Understanding EMDR is proudly sponsored by EMDR Academy Australia. EMDR Academy partners with like-minded individuals and organisations to provide innovative programs, high quality training, and support for new and experienced EMDR therapists. For training and other resources www.emdracademy.com.au

    58 min
  2. Healing versus Justice? part 1

    14h ago

    Healing versus Justice? part 1

    This is the first of 3 episodes where we explore the intersection of EMDR with the Justice system. It follows a decision by the Commonwealth DPP to discontinue a case of sexual assault because the complainant, Dr Katie Bird, had EMDR before making her report to police. This obviously raised many issues for EMDR therapists, but most importantly, for victims/survivors. Following publicity about the case, many EMDR therapists were concerned their clients would have to choose between Healing and Justice. Some organisations were pausing EMDR therapy if clients might make a future statement to police. We wanted to understand how the legal system makes decisions about cases like Katie's; and how EMDR therapists could help our clients heal, without risking their right to justice. In this episode Jenny gives a brief over view of Katie's case and important concepts of "admissibility" and "reliability" of evidence in courts. Then she is joined by Harriet Murphy, a lawyer, who walks us through the Australian legal system – a user friendly overview – what happens when someone reports an alleged crime? Who makes decisions about whether the matter will be investigated, or prosecuted? What happens if it gets to court? The links below contain resources and information relating to this case, and themes discussed in this episode: The original ABC report about Dr Katie Bird's case: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/mental-health-emdr-therapy-may-have-cost-katie-justice/106425114 An article that challenges some of the misconceptions underlying the CDPP decision: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/why-do-australian-courts-still-distrust-a-proven-trauma-therapy A Victorian County Court Fact sheet that has useful information on the criminal trial process: https://www.countycourt.vic.gov.au/files/documents/2020-07/factsheet-6-criminal-trial-process.pdf Further information on EMDR training and resources by Dr Jenny Dwyer is available at https://emdracademy.com.au/

    35 min
  3. Scaling EMDR for humanitarian settings: Rolf Carriere's Vision for Global Mental Health

    Apr 15

    Scaling EMDR for humanitarian settings: Rolf Carriere's Vision for Global Mental Health

    In this episode, Rolf Carriere shares his journey as a development economist who spent decades leading large-scale health and nutrition programs with UNICEF; to his remarkable discovery of EMDR, as he searched for scalable trauma interventions. We explore how he applied the lessons he learned in the Child Survival Revolution, to ways EMDR could help address the needs of the estimated 500 million people affected by trauma. In this insightful and thought provoking conversation, Rolf shares his vision for how task shifting and simplified trauma care can help address the global mental health crisis, especially in resource-limited settings. Rolf Carriere has led a distinguished career. He studied philosophy in the 1960s and has had a lifelong interest in spirituality. From 1971 till 2005, he worked in the UN system, mostly with UNICEF and the World Bank, in health and nutrition programs, including more than 10 years in India. Rolf's main interest has been in the design and the scaling up of programs in malnutrition control, selective primary health care, maternal mortality, elimination of child labour, trauma recovery and educational reform. In the mid 1970s, Rolf co-founded the International Council on the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders to eliminate goiter and cretinism worldwide. Following his last UNICEF positions as country director in Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Indonesia, he established the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition in Geneva and served as its first executive director. Now in retirement, since 2005, he's been advising on a pro bono basis, civil society organisations like Nonviolent Peace Force and EMDR's humanitarian assistance program, now Trauma Aid. And in 2017 he founded the Global Initiative for Stress and Trauma Treatment (GIST-T) to promote the scaling up of simplified trauma treatment, carried out by trained and supervised paraprofessional workers in what he describes as 'task shifting' Resources Dr Jenny Dwyer provides training in scalable EMDR group and early intervention protocols. For further information and future training dates visit EMDR Academy Australia - https://emdracademy.com.au For more information about Global Initiative for Stress and Trauma Treatment (GIST-T) - https://gist-t.org If you have EMDR programs and projects that you think are of interest to our community, inside and outside of EMDR, contact Jenny Dwyer through EMDR Academy https://emdracademy.com.au/contact-us/ Sponsors Understanding EMDR is proudly sponsored by EMDR Academy Australia. EMDR Academy partners with like-minded individuals and organisations to provide innovative programs, high quality training, and support for new and experienced EMDR therapists.

    31 min
  4. A life's journey with EMDR - Ana Gomez reflects

    Mar 25

    A life's journey with EMDR - Ana Gomez reflects

    Join Jenny Dwyer in conversation with Ana Gomez, world renown EMDR therapist, author and pioneer in working with children. In this thoughtful discussion, Ana reflects on her personal and professional journey, revealing unique insights into EMDR's evolution and her own development as a therapist. As she describes her childhood curiosity about the meaning of life, her years exploring the body through choreography and dance, and her discovery of EMDR and trauma therapy, Ana reveals the profound influences on her current work. And if she could choose her therapeutic legacy? Hear her passionate reflection on the role of implicit reprocessing in EMDR therapy. If you want to learn more from Ana: She is providing a series of online workshops with EMDR Academy Australia for the Australasian regional time zone. https://emdracademy.com.au/events/ For training and consultation with Dr Jenny Dwyer visit https://emdracademy.com.au/events/ This podcast is proudly sponsored by EMDR Academy Australia – Healing, Helping and Educating https://emdracademy.com.au

    48 min
  5. Trailer - Welcome to Season 2

    Season 2 Trailer

    Trailer - Welcome to Season 2

    Welcome to Season Two of Understanding EMDR with your new host Dr Jenny Dwyer.  In this brief introduction, Jenny gives insights into her professional and personal background, and how these will undoubtedly be reflected in the podcast.  She reflects on her experience as a social worker, and the lessons she learned from her childhood in a large family raised by a single mum.   Expect to hear conversations about EMDR that range from big picture issues like social justice and equality, to the intimate world of the self, and the many ways EMDR is transforming lives around the world.  Whether you've already been following Understanding EMDR, or are new to the podcast, welcome to this new chapter.  And while Jenny gets to host the conversations, she would love to hear your ideas, questions and comments.

    5 min

  6. 12/07/2025

    50th Episode End of a Season

    In this Episode Tracy shares the news that she will be handing over Understanding EMDR to Jenny Dwyer from EMDR Academy. Jen and Tracy share memories, learnings and visions - Past and Future prongs! You can keep in touch with Tracy via her website Tracylynch.com.au and tune in as Jenny takes it from here with her first guest Anna Gommez in Feb 2026.

    25 min
  7. Anti - Colonial Identity Affirming EMDR with Mish Kumar Johnson

    10/05/2025

    Anti - Colonial Identity Affirming EMDR with Mish Kumar Johnson

    Mish [They/Them] is a multi-identity (neurodivergent, non-binary, queer, a plural system, BIPOC, polyamorous and disabled) accredited mental health social worker of colour passionate about supporting humans to address trauma and live authentically in joy and community. In this episode, Mish and I yarn about Anti - Colonial and Identity Affirming EMDR Practice. You can connect with Mish here: Queering EMDR: https://queeringemdr.com/buy-now/ Website: www.niram.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuroqueer.emdrtherapist?igsh=bjVlajl2bTNqMnFm&utm_source=qr

    52 min

  8. 09/07/2025

    Attachment Informed EMDR - With Mark Brayne

    Join Tracy and Mark as they talk about Marks Journey from Standard Protocol to Attachment Informed EMDR - we talk about differences and similarities and the heart and soul of AI - EMDR. More Info and upcoming training here https://emdrfocus.com/faces/brayne-mark/

    1h 2m
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Welcome to Understanding EMDR, an Australian Podcast that explores EMDR across the world. In this second series, host Dr Jenny Dwyer takes us on a journey of discovery as she explores the many facets of EMDR. From big picture, global themes, to intimate explorations, theoretical discussions and personal experiences. Whether you're an experienced therapist, or simply EMDR-curious, the podcast will inform, inspire and entertain you. Jenny is a trainer and therapist with EMDR Academy Australia, and works on the Lands of the Wurundjeri people.

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  • Creator
    Dr Jenny Dwyer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Jenny Dwyer
  • Show Website
    Understanding EMDR

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