• Episode 141: EMDRIA Consultant Standards Explained - Part 2
    Mar 25 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss newly released EMDRIA consultant standards, exploring their core principles, expectations, and the importance of cultural humility in consultation. The practice expectations for EMDR consultants, focusing on the distinctions between supervision and consultation, the roles and responsibilities during certification and training, and best practices for facilitating effective consultation groups.


    Topics covered:

    • Introduction to EMDRIA consultant standards and episode overview
    • The role of inclusivity and cultural humility in EMDR consultations
    • Roles and Responsibilities of EMDR Consultants
    • Core Competencies for EMDR Consultants
    • Teaching and Learning in EMDR Consultations
    • Understanding Consultation Expectations
    • The Role of the Consultant
    • Consultation Process and Responsibilities
    • Facilitating Group Consultations
    • Evaluating Consultation Effectiveness
    • Supporting Growth and Development


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent


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  • Episode 140: How I Run My 90 Minute Intakes (REPLAY)
    Mar 18 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. Today's episode responds to a question I got from an EMDR therapist who is dipping their toe into the world of intensives. This therapist wanted to know how to structure the initial 90 minute intake session, prior to the first intensive day.

    The intensive structure I use is a 90 minute intake call, followed by 3 4 hour intensive days. I’ll tell you exactly what I do during those 90 minutes.


    Topics covered:

    • What to say during the initial 30 minute consult call
    • Focus on treatment plan
    • Using the intensive workbook
    • How to structure a 90 min intake session - goals, pacing, and treatment planning


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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  • Episode 139: EMDR Certification and Consultation Standards Explained
    Mar 11 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss my journey to becoming an EMDR consultant, the updated standards for certification, and practical advice for therapists considering this path.


    Topics covered:

    • Updated EMDR consultant standards
    • Pathway to certification and consultation
    • Resources and support for EMDR consultants
    • Benefits of becoming an EMDR consultant


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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  • Episode 138: Balancing Caregiving and Professional Growth as a EMDR Therapist
    Mar 4 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the challenges of balancing caregiving responsibilities with professional growth as an EMDR therapist. The importance of recognizing personal limitations and finding alternative ways to grow professionally, such as through virtual networking and marketing strategies.


    Topics covered:

    • The Burden of Caregiving and Professional Identity
    • Navigating Professional Growth Amidst Personal Challenges
    • Investing in marketing can yield returns even without conferences.
    • Recognizing that this phase of life is temporary



    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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  • Episode 137: EMDR Intensives For Neurodivergent Clients and Neurodivergent Clinicians, with Liz Zhou
    Feb 25 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Liz Zhou, a neurodivergent therapist who shares her journey from her early interest in psychology as an undergraduate, to her international work that gave her a deep appreciation for all of the many ways that people heal, to becoming a therapist specializing in nervous system intensives, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.

    Liz discusses her experiences creating and running her own private practice, and how offering intensives has been a perfect fit both for her as a neurodivergent person and for the neurodivergent clients she serves.

    Liz also shares about her amazing website services for therapists - be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the show notes for all of the ways you can work with her!


    Topics covered:

    • Introduction to Liz Zhou and Her Journey
    • The Path to Becoming a Therapist
    • Transitioning to Private Practice
    • Narrowing Down to a Niche
    • Exploring Therapy Intensives
    • The Journey to Online Therapy Success
    • Challenging Traditional Therapy Structures
    • Website Building as a Therapeutic Tool
    • Embracing Change and Taking Action


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

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    Connect with Liz:

    • Instagram: @ liz.holistic.therapist
    • Website: www.seasonsofgrowthcounseling.com
    • Website Design: https://www.lizamay.com/





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  • Episode 136: Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart - (REPLAY)
    Feb 18 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In today's episode we revisit a popular episode from the podcast archives - Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart. I discuss the key differences between therapists who successfully charge 5K and above for EMDR intensives and those who do not, the importance of understanding one's motivation for offering intensives, and having confidence in fee setting.


    Topics covered:

    • Understanding Your Why for Offering Intensives
    • Confidence in Fee Setting
    • Communicating Value to Clients
    • The Importance of Clinical Skills
    • Investing in Yourself and Your Business


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent


    Sign up for the waitlist for The 12 week EMDR Intensive:

    • https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/


    Mentions:

    • Instagram: @mrbrentgairy
    • Website: www.gairy.co
    • Episode 97: Being A Great Therapist Is Your Best Marketing Strategy


    Quote:

    “It's very motivating for me because I know there is no other way for me to run my practice at this point. And maybe that'll change at some point in the future. But I honestly love working this way, so it's hard for me to imagine changing too much. That's my why. It's so important for anyone who makes the switch to really know their why. ” - Carolyn



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  • Episode 135: The Red Thread Approach to Treatment Planning In EMDR Intensives
    Feb 4 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the concept of the 'red thread' in therapy, particularly in the context of EMDR and IFS. Explaining how negative cognitions and the burdens of exiles are interconnected, emphasizing the importance of identifying these elements in treatment planning.


    Topics covered:

    • Understanding the Red Thread in Therapy
    • Connecting EMDR and IFS: Negative Cognitions and Exiles
    • Practical Application: Using the Red Thread in Treatment
    • Navigating Complex Histories in Intensive Therapy
    • Commitment to Justice and Ongoing Work



    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent



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  • Episode 134: Living With the Horror: ICE, Grief, and Parenting in a Time of Injustice
    Jan 28 2026

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    Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my struggle with the overwhelming state of the world, reflecting on her feelings of horror, exhaustion, and the weight of privilege. I discusses the challenges of being a therapist during turbulent times, the importance of activism, and the need to model values for my children.


    Topics covered:

    • Navigating Emotional Turmoil
    • The Role of Privilege in Grief
    • Finding Purpose Amidst Chaos


    Connect with Carolyn:

    • Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
    • Instagram: @futuretemplateparent



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    14 m