Professional standards, training and membership.
Professional standards, training and membership.
Exploring Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) for Skin Conditions: A Comprehensive Overview Roni Matar offers insight into applying Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) for skin conditions. This brief overview highlights the use of IEMT beyond its traditional scope, exploring its effectiveness for issues like psoriasis, eczema, and other skin issues.…
A First in IEMT Training: Roni F. Matar’s Arabic Course with Laurus Training Center In November 2023, something special happened in the world of IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Technique). For the first time ever, an IEMT training was held completely in Arabic. This step was taken by @roni-matar Roni F.…
First Spanish-Language IEMT Training with Roni F. Matar and Rafael Verdiguier We’re thrilled to share a milestone in our IEMT community – the first-ever IEMT training session in Spanish, led by the dynamic duo, Roni F. Matar and Rafael Verdiguier. This landmark event, organized by Sergio Minuesa Martinez and the…
What if a dog owner could change how they felt, to change how their dog behaved? By Janette Bishop Dog owners try behaviourists, trainers, and advice on the internet to help with their dog’s problems, but it doesn’t always help. Through my work with dog owners, I was beginning to…
“What do Misophonia, Logophobia, Onomatophobia and Tinnitus have in common?” by Kate Blanche They are all related to sound sensitivity. Logophobia is an intense, irrational, fear of words. Onomatophobia is an irrational fear of hearing a particular word or a certain name. Both are conditions that must be suffered for…
Grief and IEMT Grief is an emotion lots of people experience in different ways, with different severities based on the context of the loss. Throughout the past 3 years, this has been maximized by the loss of jobs, loss of the ability to experience things without limitations, and loss of…
Interview on Lebanese TV Channel about IEMT with Roni F. Matar (Arabic) Interview with IEMT Trainer Roni F. Matar, about IEMT and the first live IEMT training in Beirut Lebanon.
A client came to see me because of her relationship with her mother. This wasn’t a bit of friction. This was decades of it. She could give me the full box set: every argument, every disappointment, every comment at every Christmas going back years. And when she spoke about it,…
From Anxiety and Withdrawal to Choice: Finding freedom beyond anxiety and withdrawal When this client first came to see me, she described her world as becoming “smaller and smaller.” Over many years, she had lived through significant loss, bereavement, relationship trauma and long periods of carrying responsibility without feeling adequately…
Working with Shame and Guilt Working with Shame and Guilt in IEMT Emotions are not facts. But they can feel like them, especially when they have been present long enough to feel permanent. Shame and guilt are often among the most uncomfortable emotions a person can carry. They are also…
“I don’t feel like myself anymore.” It might not always be said out loud. But it’s almost always felt. “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” For an athlete, those words carry a particular weight. Identity and performance are deeply intertwined. What you can do is, in many ways, who you…
Reducing Emotional Imprint in a Life Shaped by Stress, Trauma and Survival There are certain clients you continue to think about long after sessions end. Their journey stays with you because you get to witness someone gradually reconnect with themselves and with life again. I have worked with this client…
When IEMT Isn’t The Right Fit An ethical practitioner will always prioritise transparency regarding whether a specific modality is appropriate for your unique situation. It’s wise to maintain a healthy scepticism toward any individual who offers absolute guarantees regarding therapeutic outcomes. Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) is particularly effective for…
When Grief Doesn’t Shift When Grief Doesn’t Shift: A Client Case Story Using IEMT Significant loss changes the landscape of a person’s life. There is often a clear sense of before and after. For some, even when time has passed and life appears to continue, the emotional experience remains unchanged.…
Diagnostics versus Experience Many people wonder whether IEMT can help with a particular condition. However, one of the defining features of IEMT is that it does not work through diagnostic labels. Rather than asking whether IEMT can help a specific diagnosis, it can be more useful to consider questions such…
IEMT Research: An Exploratory Comparison with EMDR Peer-reviewed IEMT research An exploratory comparison of IEMT and EMDR-directed eye movements A 2026 study compared IEMT-directed eye movements, EMDR-directed eye movements and a control condition in 33 adults recalling negative memories. The findings are encouraging, but the study was small, exploratory and…
The Association for IEMT Practitioners Attends Defense-Led Networking Event The Association for IEMT Practitioners was recently invited to attend a Defence-led business networking event hosted by South East Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, in collaboration with British Army South East. The event took place at Blighmont Reserve Centre in Southampton…
When Insight Isn’t Enough When Insight Isn’t Enough: Why Understanding Doesn’t Always Create Change Many clients arrive believing they already understand a lot about their issue. They know where a reaction came from. They can cite back to childhood, past relationships, or specific events. They’ve read the books, done the…
A Simple Case Story of IEMT in Trauma Recovery When Intrusive Memories Wouldn’t Shift: A Simple Case Story of IEMT in Trauma Recovery In February 2023, she reached a crisis point. Years of unresolved trauma had taken their toll. Her mental health was in serious decline, and she experienced a…
IEMT and Insomnia – A Client’s Experience This client’s story is shared with permission. Imagine waking in the middle of the night, fully conscious yet unable to move, trapped between sleep and wakefulness. For DJ, this was not an occasional disturbance but a lifelong pattern. His sleep difficulties began in…
The Architecture of Pity Identity, Chronicity, and the Transition from “Effect” to “Cause” in Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) Abstract This article examines the psychological and social mechanics of pity through the lens of Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT). By integrating the Patterns of Chronicity, particularly the “At Effect” state,…
How IEMT Supports Trauma-Informed Community Healing: Learning from Men MatterScotland and Trauma Informed Parenting Written by Emma Toms Nothing meaningful happens in places where people feel managed. Change happens where people feel safe and respected. Not rushed. Not pathologised. Not told to “explain it all again.” This is where community-based,…
