Episode 88 brings back one of the most practical, highly requested topics from the early days of the podcast: the EMDR Intensive Client Workbook.
Carolyn originally released this episode to explain the purpose of the workbook, how she uses it with her clients, and why it makes the entire intensive process smoother, clearer, and more grounded.
But there’s an exciting update:
The workbook is now completely free for all EMDR therapists.
If you want your copy, you can DM Carolyn on Instagram at @futuretemplateparent, and she’ll send you the download link immediately.
This replay walks through the original thinking behind the workbook, but Carolyn notes that it has evolved significantly since that early version:
- updated assessments
- expanded preparation materials
- new worksheets to use during the intensive
- integration exercises for the days and weeks after the intensive
- clearer psychoeducation sections
- improved structure for client readiness and post-intensive tracking
It’s now a much more robust, comprehensive tool for clinicians who want a supportive, repeatable framework for preparing clients—and helping them integrate the intensive work afterward.
Why a Client Workbook Matters for EMDR Intensives
The workbook originally came from a need for:
- clearer client expectations
- better containment tools
- more structure leading up to the intensive
- a home base clients could return to between sessions
- consistent information clients could revisit as needed
For many clients, having something tangible to read, complete, or reflect on helps reduce anxiety before the intensive. It also strengthens the alliance and provides clarity around:
- how intensives work
- what to expect emotionally and physically
- how to prepare their nervous system
- what to bring
- how to structure rest and integration
- what to do if activation comes up between sessions
Over time, Carolyn added:
- pacing worksheets
- grounding and resourcing guides
- post-intensive reflection spaces
- prompts to support ongoing integration
- psychoeducation for partners and support systems
She now uses the workbook with every intensive client, and it has become a cornerstone of her process.
What’s New in the Updated Workbook
Compared to the original version from a year and a half ago, the updated workbook includes:
✔ Enhanced preparation tools
More structured assessments, symptom check-ins, and intention-setting.
✔ Worksheets clients complete during the intensive
Including nervous system tracking and gentle integration prompts.
✔ Expanded post-intensive support
Reflection pages, future template exercises, integration ideas, and guidance on what to expect in the days after deep trauma work.
✔ Updated psychoeducation
Simplified, clearer explanations of EMDR, memory networks, and what happens during multiple hours of processing.
✔ A more cohesive flow
Helping clients feel grounded from “before” → “during” → “after.”
This update makes the workbook something therapists can rely on as a complete companion to their intensive structure.
A Look Ahead: Episode 89
Before wrapping the episode, Carolyn also previews what’s coming next week.
Episode 89 will introduce Danique Bernier, a Canadian social worker, EMDR therapist, EMDR intensive provider, and business coach for EMDR clinicians.
If you love discussions about clinical craftsmanship, business foundations, and ethical marketing for intensives, it’s one you won’t want to miss.
Final Thoughts
Carolyn shares this workbook because she wants EMDR therapists to feel:
- more supported
- more confident
- more organized
- and more resourced
as they build and deliver their intensive models.
If you don’t have the workbook yet, DM her on Instagram at @futuretemplateparent and she’ll send the link your way.
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