Professional standards, training and membership.
Professional standards, training and membership.
From Stuck to Clear: A Simple Case Story of IEMT in Action From Stuck to Clear: A Simple Case Story of IEMT in Action by Emma Toms When she came to me, she already understood her patterns.She could explain her triggers, her history, and the reasons behind her reactions.She’d done…
On Being a Client by Rose Ferguson Like many practitioners, I first trained in IEMT to better support my clients. I had witnessed how quickly and gently it could reduce emotional intensity and transform long-held patterns. But as I deepened my understanding of the methodology, I began to recognise similar…
Cognitive Distortions Cognitive distortions are habitual patterns of thinking that distort reality and reinforce negative emotions or unhelpful behaviours. They are not merely occasional unhelpful thoughts but consistent cognitive habits that colour how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world around us. From a therapeutic standpoint, particularly in approaches such…
The Insular Cortex The Insular Cortex: Bridging Body, Emotion, and Conscious Awareness The insular cortex, or simply the insula, is a deeply situated region of the brain that plays a pivotal role in the integration of sensory, emotional, and cognitive information. Although once considered a relatively obscure cortical area, the…
Horse Riding Accident The client’s story and photos are shared here with her full consent.Case Example by Rose Ferguson In 2016, Cherry experienced a catastrophic horseback riding accident. As a relatively new rider, this caused quite an impact on her, but she had wanted to learn how to ride for…
LPA Conference 2025 – An Overview This past weekend, the Lebanese Psychological Association held its 20th-anniversary conference. Roni F. Matar, a trainer for the IEMT Association, was in attendance to represent the organization, which was also a sponsor of the event. For the IEMT Association, it was an important opportunity…
Overstating Harm Definition: Overstating harm is the tendency to exaggerate or amplify the extent, severity, or impact of harm in relation to an event, experience, or behaviour. Instead of describing harm proportionately, the harm is presented as more damaging than it realistically is. This may arise from cognitive bias, heightened…
Conversation Analysis Conversation Analysis: Understanding the Structure of Talk Conversation Analysis (CA), developed by Harvey Sacks, Emanuel Schegloff, and Gail Jefferson, is a method for examining the fine-grained organisation of everyday talk. Rather than focusing on the content of what is said, CA analyses the structure of interaction: how participants…
Implicit Communication Implicit Communication Models: Presupposition and Implicature In many conversations, what is left unsaid can be as significant as what is openly expressed. Implicit communication models explore how meaning is conveyed indirectly, often through shared assumptions and inferred implications. Two central concepts in this area are Presupposition Theory and…
Frame Semantics Frame Semantics: Understanding Meaning Through Cognitive Contexts Frame Semantics, developed by Charles J. Fillmore, is a theory of meaning that examines how language is interpreted within structured mental models known as frames. These frames are cognitive structures that organise our knowledge about the world, allowing us to make…
Speech Act Theory Speech Act Theory: Understanding What We Do With Words In the study of language and communication, Speech Act Theory, first introduced by J. L. Austin and later developed by John Searle – offers a robust framework for understanding how words function not only to convey information but…
IEMT in Treating Stress-Related Skin Conditions Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT) represents a promising non-intrusive adjunct in addressing chronic dermatological conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, particularly where psychological stressors contribute to flare-ups. Increasingly, first-person accounts suggest IEMT yields meaningful improvements, especially when conventional dermatological treatments fall short. IEMT’s Therapeutic…
Gricean Pragmatics Paul Grice’s theory of pragmatics, developed in the 1960s and 70s, remains a foundational pillar in the philosophy of language and linguistic pragmatics. At its core, Gricean pragmatics concerns itself with how people use language in context to communicate meanings that go beyond the literal semantic content of…
Manipulative Underspecification Summary TL:DR “Manipulative underspecification,” as introduced by Justin D’Ambrosio, denotes a strategic form of conversational ambiguity whereby a speaker deliberately leaves the content of an assertion under-specified to preserve deniability and later “retroactively” commit to the interpretation most advantageous to their ulterior goals. In psychotherapy settings, clients may…
Psychological Support for War Survivors: New International Therapy Project Offers Free Training to NGOs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Psychological Support for War Survivors: New International Therapy Project Offers Free Training to NGOs London, UK, June 2025A new international project is now offering free psychological training and support to NGOs and charitable…
