Something I’ve been thinking about lately…Over the years, parent consultation has become one of my favorite parts of EMDR with kids. When I first started, I think I looked at it as the time to get updates, answer questions, and give parents a few ideas to try at home. Now I see it differently!! I see it as an important part of the child’s EMDR therapy. I only get a small window into a child’s week. Their parents and caregivers are with them through everything else. So if I’m helping the child build resources, but I’m not also supporting the people who are walking alongside them every day, I feel like I’m missing a really important opportunity. For me, parent consultation has become so much more than giving advice. 💙 It’s helping parents notice what they’re already doing well. It’s helping them understand their child’s nervous system a little differently. It’s giving them support that actually feels doable. I’ve also found myself thinking a lot about the parents. So many of them come in carrying fear, guilt, exhaustion, or wondering if they’re somehow failing their child. I never want to forget how vulnerable that is. They’re trusting us with the person they love most. I don’t think parent consultation is separate from EMDR. I think it’s one of the ways we help create the conditions where the child’s healing can continue between sessions. I’d ♥️ to hear how you think about parent consultation. Has your perspective changed over time?