"Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) integrates elements of many effective psychotherapies in structured protocols that are designed to maximize treatment effects. These include psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies. EMDR is an information processing therapy and uses an eight phase approach.

During EMDR, the client attends to past and present experiences in brief sequential doses while simultaneously focusing on an external stimulus. Then the client is instructed to let new material become the focus of the next set of dual attention. This sequence of dual attention and personal association is repeated many times in the session."

- EMDR Institute, Inc.

While the complexity and personalized aspect of a session utilizing the benefits of EMDR requires that it be experienced one-on-one, Susan Tieger was kind enough to guide us through a very basic "taster" of what it may entail.

Challenge
As you think about your next steps in talking with someone about the Women's Millionaire Network, think about something that is particularly challenging for you. Perhaps it's to a group, or to a friend, or approaching someone at a non-profit organization.

Resource/Quality
Consider the resources or qualities that deep inside you know that you have, and would like to bring forth more to help you meet your particular challenge. For some it may be faith, for others self-confidence, or perseverance. Jot them down. Please choose one of those resources that you would like to focus on today.

And now bring to mind a memory of having that particular quality or resource. Perhaps it is a fairly current experience or a memory in the recent or distant past.

Immerse yourself fully in that experience. Notice how you feel. Notice what you are experiencing in your body.

When you are ready, bring to mind a symbol or image that will serve as a reminder to you of the resource that you were able to access today.

Project Into The Future
Now with your resource and symbol in mind, go forward in time and imagine that you are contacting the person or group that you would like to approach to introduce the Women's Millionaire Network. Let it unfold as if you are running a movie, including whatever elements you choose. You might want to start with your intention to make a phone call, or to invite someone to a lunch meeting. Imagine the conversation. Make it personal and relevant for you.

Notice what arises for you. This becomes an opportunity to be more in touch with your own resources, and/or it serves as an opportunity to work with what you would like to strengthen within yourself.

Keep your symbol or image in mind to use any time that it seems like it would be useful for you.