Polyvagal Application for Christian EMDR Therapists
EMDR Consultation Group
Live Group Meeting: February 27th, 12:00-1:30 p.m. CST
Christian EMDR Therapists Consultation Group
What is it?
- A live online consultation group for Christian EMDR Therapists to continue to strengthen their skills, build expertise,
and develop with the support of Christian EMDR Consultants!
When and where does this Christian Consultation group meet?
- Quarterly, virtually online live and recorded as well.
- Any Christian EMDR therapist who has completed basic training and agrees with the therapeutic values and beliefs.
What will be the structure of the group?
- - A 90-minute group
- - First Portion (30-45 minutes): Advanced training by a Christian EMDR Consultant on a topic related to Christian EMDR therapy including: any portion of the 8-phase, 3-prong model; integration of faith and spirituality; integrating relevant techniques, tools, and complementary modalities; trouble-shooting; and therapist self-care and growth.
- - Second Portion (45-60 minutes): Case Consultation and Q&A time.
What can I expect from the Christian EMDR Therapists Consultation Group?
- Faith-based support to Christian EMDR clinicians desiring to integrate Christian faith and spirituality for their Christian clients
- Advancement in therapeutic skill-building, learning how to optimally deliver EMDR services in an integrative, biblically-faithful manner
- Support and meaningful community for Christian EMDR Therapists
- Case consultation honoring the holistic needs of the client, body, mind, & spirit
- Access to integrative resources, therapeutic tools, and strategies for Christian EMDR therapy
- Opportunity to meet some amazing, fantastic Christian EMDR Consultants!
What is the cost?
- $20 per consultation group, paid when you register.
About the Instructor
Kim Garrett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has worked for over 35 years both as a clinician and as an administrator in an array of settings, including acute and residential inpatient treatment, juvenile detention centers, community mental health settings, addiction facilities, schools, non-profit agencies, and the Dept of State Health Services. Since 2020, she has been in private practice and works at Fort Wellness Counseling in Fort Worth, TX.
Kim's passion for working with people who have endured trauma led her to become trained in EMDR, and she is verified and a consultant through the EMDR Global Network. She has earned several credentials, including being a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level II and is Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). She has served as a mental health specialist in CISM groups for over 15 years. The resonance of Polyvagal Theory led to her working toward their masterclass Polyvagal Certificate Course through Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Institute (www.polyvagal.org) which she completes in March 2026.
Most importantly, Kim is a child of God and a believer in her salvation as a Jesus-follower. She was blessed to grow up in the church and has been active in church her entire life. In recent years, she has served with children, youth, adult and mission ministries. She considers her greatest life blessing to be her parents taking her to church as a small child where she learned about Jesus.
This training is influenced by her faith, clinical experience, and professional learning.
