How We Can Heal
How We Can Heal
Lisa Danylchuk
EMDR, Predictive Processing and the Flash Technique with Thomas Zimmerman
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Apr 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Thomas Path Into Trauma Work
Mentors And Learning Through Embodiment
EMDR Meets Dissociation Challenges
Flash Technique Basics And Promise
Predictive Processing And Why Flash Works
Microactivation And Memory Bean Slices
Core Resources Grounding And Parts Consent
Research Status Limits And Who It Fits
Nonprofit Trainings Book Club And Hope
How To Connect Listener Prompts And Closing
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Today I’m joined by trauma therapist and EMDR trainer Thomas Zimmerman to talk about Flash technique, a fast-evolving approach that aims to process traumatic memories with dramatically less distress, especially for people with complex PTSD and dissociation who may struggle with the “admission cost” of standard EMDR. We unpack what Flash is, why it can work even when someone cannot tolerate long activation, and how it differs from simply “distracting” yourself. Thomas explains his predictive ...