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'ResourcesDr 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.auFor more information about Global Initiative for Stress and Trauma Treatment (GIST-T) - https://gist-t.orgIf 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/SponsorsUnderstanding 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.

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 visithttps://emdracademy.com.au/events/This podcast is proudly sponsored by EMDR Academy Australia – Healing, Helping and Educatinghttps://emdracademy.com.au

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.

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.

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.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuroqueer.emdrtherapist?igsh=bjVlajl2bTNqMnFm&utm_source=qr

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/

Dagmar Marek is a Family Therapist at heart, working primarily with individuals through the lens of EMDR and systems theory. She is an EMDR Consultant and Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience in mental health and addiction. With a specialized focus on trauma, Dagmar is passionate about the transformative power of EMDR. As a consultant, she supports clinicians not only in refining their EMDR skills but also in enhancing their overall effectiveness, confidence, and growth as practitioners.Website:https://dagmarmarek.com.auEmail:[email protected]:www.linkedin.com/in/dagmar-marek-emdr-consultant

Join us as we talk all things EMDR and young people. Marie is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social worker and Relationship Educator, with extensive experience working with Young people and their families. Learn more about Marie and her resources here:www.thetherapyhub.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/TheTherapyHubCounsellinghttps://www.instagram.com/thetherapyhubcounselling/

For more Information on RT see https://resourcetherapyinternational.com/. Tracy's Trainings online and face-to-face, can be found here https://www.tracylynch.com.au/training, and you can purchase the RT Primer book here https://www.amazon.com.au/Resource-Therapy-Primer-Gordon-Emmerson. For Upcoming EMDR Trainings, please email [email protected]

Catherine Hynes is a clinical psychologist and EMDRAA consultant with a PhD in clinical psychology and neuropsychology from the University of Queensland. She is originally from Canada, and has been in Brisbane, Australia for most of the last 20 years. Through her business, Wellbeing Wisdom, she offers therapy to adults with complex trauma in private practice, consultation and mentoring to psychologists, and training workshops for mental health practitioners on trauma, dissociation, EMDR, self care and wellbeing more generally.Website: catherinehynes.net/trainingThe next workshop on dissociation in Auckland: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wellbeingwisdom/1511519