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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I sit down with Juliana Snap, a EMDR therapist with a background in trauma-informed mental health treatment. Juliana shares her journey from working with survivors of torture and human trafficking to establishing a private practice in Washington, DC. She delves into the unique challenges of providing therapy to international populations, the evolution of her practice, and the transformative power of EMDR intensives

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Juliana's Background
• Juliana’s Journey To Becoming An EMDR Therapist
• Transitioning From International Work To Private Practice
• Adapting To Changes In The Political Climate
• Navigating Business Challenges And Opportunities
• Transformative Experience In EMDR Intensive Therapy
• The Impact of EMDR Intensives On Clients

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

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I talk about why DIYing your intensive practice is the slowest route to building a successful EMDR intensive practice.

Topics covered:

• The challenges of bootstrapping and DIYing
• The emotional toll of DIY
• The Power of Accountability
• Understanding Neurodiversity and Its Implications
• The Importance of Support and Collaboration
• The Limitations of DIY Approaches
• Investing in Group Programs for Success

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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“DIYing is very slow. You need to think through all the steps. You need to make sure you know all the steps. You need to be sure you're dotting your I's and crossing your T's, and you might not even know what the I's and the T's are.’’- Carolyn

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I talk to Mary Fleisch, LCSW. She has been in private practice in the Bay Area since 2020 and specializes in providing EMDR therapy to survivors of complex trauma, and adults from dysfunctional families. We discussed how the first cohort of my group program allowed Mary to successfully introduce EMDR intensives into her practice.

Topics covered:

• Understanding the Structure and Format of Intensives
• Client Engagement and the Impact of Intensives
• Utilizing Group Resources for Professional Growth
• Implementing Intensives with Current Clients
• The Value of Intensive Therapy
• Marketing and Client Engagement
• Future Aspirations and Innovations

Connect with Mary

• Website: https://www.maryfleisch.com/
• Instagram : @adulting_unlocked

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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“I think it's a combination of… getting over the fear of “what will this be like”. And it's also getting your name out there. It's very much… with networking, it's … sometimes it's immediate, but often it's not. And… we have to be like, okay, this is a continual practice that I have to engage in.’’- Carolyn

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Feeling drained from back-to-back therapy sessions? In this episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Solo chats with Sigridur Bjornsdottir, an EMDR therapist from Iceland, about her journey from traditional therapy burnout to implementing intensive EMDR sessions.

Sigridur discusses her experiences with trauma, the importance of slowing down in therapy, and the benefits of intensive therapy sessions. If you’re ready to rethink the way you work and create a thriving practice without burning out, this episode is for you.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to EMDR and Trauma Therapy
• Sigridur's Journey to Becoming an EMDR Therapist
• The Importance of Slowing Down in Therapy
• Exploring Intensive Therapy Sessions
• Experiences with One-Day Intensives
• The Healing Power of Nature in Therapy
• The Role of Group Support in Therapy
• Future Aspirations and Transformations in Practice

Connect with Sigridur Bjornsdottir:

• Webiste: https://www.emdrsetrid.is/about

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

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In this episode, I’m digging into something I know so many therapists feel but don’t always say out loud — the fear of rejection when offering intensive therapy sessions.

I talk about how our therapist conditioning can make it harder to navigate the business side of private practice, especially when we start offering high-ticket services like intensives. I also explore what it means when a client says no, how to not take it personally, and why building real connections and community can help you keep going, even when you’re hearing crickets.

If you’ve ever felt vulnerable putting your rates out there or second-guessed yourself when a client doesn’t book, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why fear of rejection shows up when you’re offering intensives
• How therapist conditioning makes it harder to “sell” our services
• What I do when a client says no — and how I keep going
• The role of networking and relationships in getting more yeses

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Sign up for the webinar: Double Your Rate with EMDR Intensives

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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“We hate to hear a no. Fear of rejection is so real, even for those of us therapists who are like, I've done my own work, I can handle this. It doesn't feel good to get a no, right? Especially when we're launching something new and big. A no can feel like a Are you kidding? Who do you think you are? This will never work. This is impossible. You're a fraud" - Carolyn

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Worried you won’t know how to fill 15 hours in an EMDR intensive? You’re not alone — I hear this fear all the time from therapists just getting started with intensives.

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I structure my intensives so the time feels spacious, focused, and even energizing — not overwhelming. I’m sharing what’s worked (and what hasn’t), how my client workbook helps folks come in ready to go, and why your first intensive doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

If you’ve ever worried about clients getting bored, not knowing what to do next, or just sitting there watching the clock… this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the 15-hour intensive model isn’t just doable—it’s liberating
• The most common fear therapists have (and why your clients are not going to be bored)
• How I structure the time across the 3 days for maximum impact and flow
• The key tools and protocols I use to create a clear, client-centered roadmap

🎧 Tune in and let’s talk about what it really looks like to create a transformative experience, without burning yourself out in the process.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• EMDR Intensive 12-Week Group Program – Join the waitlist to get early access and exclusive bonuses for the September cohort https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/
• Download The Client Workbook https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/get-the-emdr-intensive-client-workbook-today

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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“It's energizing because you can get so deeply into the work, like that flow state. You see incredible results and that's really energizing for me and real protective of advanced burnout. It's liberating because you're not carrying this massive caseload anymore." - Carolyn

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Will AI really replace therapists? Or are we just being dramatic?

In this off-the-cuff episode, Dr. Carolyn Solo shares her honest thoughts about the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT — and what it means for the future of therapy. She touches on everything from VC-backed therapy platforms to chatbot relationships and why they’re both incredibly seductive and deeply limited.

The truth? AI might be able to offer surface-level support, but it can’t replace real human connection, deep neurobiological processing, or the kind of attuned care that comes from a therapist who actually sees you.

If you’ve been feeling uncertain about your role in this shifting landscape, this episode is your reminder that your work still matters — and that EMDR intensives might just be the future-proofing your practice needs.

🎧 Listen in and learn why now is the time to evolve, adapt, and stand out.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why therapists are feeling uncertain about AI — and what those fears are really about
• What ChatGPT and other AI tools can do… and where they fall short
• How therapy intensives offer a uniquely human, transformative alternative
• Why now is the time to adapt your practice model to stay relevant and in demand

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• EMDR Intensive 12-Week Group Program – Join the waitlist to get early access and exclusive bonuses for the September cohort
  → https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/waitlist/

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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“You know, because of what these non-human therapy options can offer, people are going to start looking for something different, something better, something unique, •something transformative that CHATGPT cannot offer and therapy incentives are one of those things, right? Think about the healing experience. you are offering to clients and there's no way that that can be replicated in the near future" - Carolyn

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Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In this episode, I discuss the complexities of integrating intensive therapy practices within an insurance-based framework. I explore the challenges therapists face when transitioning to intensive therapy, the importance of understanding insurance reimbursement, and strategies to make intensive therapy more accessible to clients.

Topics covered:

• Navigating Insurance and Intensive Therapy
• Transitioning from Insurance-Based to Intensive Practices
• Making Intensive Therapy Accessible
• The Role of Insurance in Therapy Practices

Connect with Carolyn:

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

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“And we have lots of people interested in offering intensive network practices. But it can feel daunting when you have an insurance to protect this or insurance either through out of network or just through going to exclusively, how do you make sense of that” - Carolyn