The Therapist Thrival Guide 110. Trauma, Panic, and the Power of Belief as Therapists – with Therapist Roxi
Jul 30, 2025
Roxanne (Roxi), a trauma-focused therapist trained in EMDR and IFS, shares her insights on the mind-body connection and the impacts of trauma. She discusses managing panic disorder, highlighting how emotions can signal the need for change rather than being problems. Roxi explains her innovative use of IFS and EMDR to disrupt limiting beliefs stored in the body and how cultural disconnects can influence therapy. Her personal journey adds depth to her professional advice, making the conversation rich and relatable.
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Complex Trauma Is Layered, Not Single-Event
- Roxanne defines complex trauma as multiple, layered traumatic events across a lifespan rather than one discrete incident.
- She explains standard PTSD measures (like the PCL) can miss the cumulative nature of complex trauma.
Pair IFS Reflection With EMDR Processing
- Combine IFS-informed reflection to locate parts and body sensations with EMDR to process negative cognitions.
- Use IFS to identify the part and EMDR (tapping/eye movements) to bilaterally process what comes up.
Therapist Silence Can Empower Processing
- Roxanne values EMDR partly because the clinician stays quiet during bilateral stimulation and the client leads their own processing.
- She sees this as empowering for clients and protective for clinicians.