Joseph Klemz, LICSW

11/10/2021

When you see an EMDR therapist you might hear terms like BLS or Bilateral Stimulation. It's a big part of the way our brains heal. Joe Klemz dives into the 8 phases of EMDR and how Bilateral Stimulation can be a great tool to help you maintain, cope, and regulate when working through trauma and starting recovery.

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When you see an EMDR therapist you might hear terms like BLS or Bilateral Stimulation. It's a big part of the way our brains heal. Joe Klemz dives into the 8...

11/02/2021

Let’s dive into Consultation vs. Clinical Supervision. The first two weeks of EMDR Certification training can feel like a whirlwind of information especially with the expectation that we will be implementing EMDR into our practices right away.

Joe Klemz introduces standard protocol while maintaining a client-centered approach and how consultation or supervision could help support you or your network’s needs.

Let’s dive into Consultation vs. Clinical Supervision. The first two weeks of EMDR Certification training can feel like a whirlwind of information especially...

10/29/2021

Complex PTSD is not the same as PTSD for several reasons. Learning the nuance and understanding how to engage with both is important for clinicians and people living with trauma. We can help ourselves, our clients, and each other build trust and move through trauma - and being tuned in to the distinctions between the two is a big first step.

Check out our video to learn the basics of C-PTSD.

Complex PTSD is not the same as PTSD for several reasons. Learning the nuance and understanding how to engage with both is important for clinicians and peopl...

10/20/2021

Coping while addressing traumatic memories is hard to manage for most people. Regulating before, after, and during an EMDR session can feel almost impossible. We need lots of support to be able to manage our daily life while healing intimate or childhood wounds.

Learning to use a mental container as an intentional coping tool can help create a safe barrier between our inner and outer world without detaching and doing less effective avoidant behaviors. Check out what it means to build a container and see how it can be helpful while working in EMDR.

Coping while addressing traumatic memories is hard to manage for most people. Regulating before, after, and during an EMDR session can feel almost impossible...

10/12/2021

How do we calm our minds, bodies, and emotions?

Staying in the present and grounding ourselves can be difficult while we are diving into the past or working with our mental health providers. We’ll explore the importance of breath, basic tapping techniques, sensory options, and other ways to help your nervous system regulate during tough times.

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How do we calm our minds, bodies, and emotions?Staying in the present and grounding ourselves can be difficult while we are diving into the past or working w...

10/05/2021

PTSD and Trauma can be overwhelming - but understanding how they impact us is essential.

Clinicians and people experiencing these mental health challenges will benefit from understanding how PTSD and Trauma are related, how they show up in behavior, and how they impact our daily lives.

Learn more by watching our video and sharing with your community!

PTSD and Trauma can be overwhelming - but understanding how they impact us is essential. Clinicians and people experiencing these mental health challenges wi...

07/02/2021

Real Life Counseling, PLLC, PLLC Is hiring for a Licensed Private Practice Child Therapist,

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06/20/2021

Happy Father’s Day! Here is a great dad joke. What do you call something that is the color red and smells like blue paint……you call it Red paint! Ha, ha.

06/17/2021

For LGBTQ youth, the isolation and anxiety from the last year has only added to preexisting mental health battles.

04/12/2021

New Post by Joseph Klemz, LICSW, Check it out, https://josephklemz.com/emdr-and-sexual-trauma/

04/05/2021

Hey everyone, please take a moment to nominate Real Life Counseling for consideration for Best of Clark County 2021. We were a finalist last year and would love to be considered again this year but we need your help. Click the link below and then go to the Health/Beauty section. Scroll to the bottom to the Therapist/Counselor section and select Real Life https://www.columbian.com/contests/best-of-clark-county-2021/ #//

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