Future Template Parent | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists and Therapist Moms

Hosted by Carolyn Solo | Business Coach for EMDR Therapists

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Jun 2026

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The go-to podcast for EMDR therapists who want to work fewer hours, make more money and have a better work/life balance. Are you an EMDR therapist feeling overwhelmed by the one-to-one client model? Your caseload is packed and the lack of flexibility in your practice often leads to burnout and resentment because you can't be the parent or the therapist you really want to be. I'm here to tell you there's a different way to run your practice. And you're in the right place if you want to learn more about EMDR intensives and how to implement them so can build a practice that suits your family life and supports you in being a therapist for the long term. Welcome to the Future Template Parent podcast! I'm your host, Carolyn Solo LCSW, EMDR consultant, business coach, and mom to a neurodivergent six year old, a four year old and one year old. I started offering EMDR intensives in 2022 after becoming burnt out from the grind of week-to-week sessions. Managing a caseload of 20+ clients every week had a huge impact on my ability to be present for my family and I struggled to take breaks or days off because I was worried about letting my clients down. I knew something had to change. EMDR intensives (or the Disney Fast Pass of Therapy as I like to call them) have completely transformed my entire business model. I now offer EMDR intensives almost exclusively in my practice, making significantly more money and working fewer clinical hours, my clients get better results, spend less time in therapy and I have more space to be the parent I want to be. I want to teach you how you can too! Tune in each week to learn: *Practical tools to improve your EMDR clinical practice *How to manage what comes up for you when you're a parent who practices EMD -*How offering EMDR intensives maximize your energy and reduce your overwhelm and 1-1 client time as an EMDR therapist and a parent *How being an EMDR client has shaped my evolution as a mom I can’t wait to help you create the future template for your life as a parent and as a therapist. Be sure to subscribe and follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Connect with me more over on Instagram @futuretemplateparent

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June 10, 2026Episode 15227 min

Episode 152: Behind the Scenes of a coaching call - Using R-TEP in EMDR Intensives

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I share an excerpt from a live coaching intensive with Jessica, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how I structure EMDR intensives using an R-TEP-informed framework. Topics covered:An overview of one-to-one coaching and consultation offeringsThe structure of a three-day EMDR intensiveHow client workbooks are used to prepare for intensive treatmentAssessing client readiness through resourcing and affect toleranceSelecting points of disturbance and creating a target sequenceUnderstanding the differences between EMD, EMDR, and R-TEP-informed approachesRecognizing and responding to signs of dissociationWhen and how to use interweaves during processingThe ASSYST and CIPOS protocols as alternatives when full processing isn't appropriateThe importance of balancing structure with clinical intuition and creativityConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On DemandSign Up to Referral Email Challenge

June 3, 2026Episode 15120 min

Episode 151: The Networking Formula Behind Consistent Therapy Clients

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this special episode, I discussed the importance of networking for private practice therapists, especially those offering high-ticket intensives. Human connection, local referral networks, and strategic outreach are essential for building a steady stream of clients. I debunk the myths that a social media presence and a strong website alone are enough to bring in a steady stream of intensive referrals.Topics covered:The Importance of Networking in TherapyBuilding Trust Through Personal ConnectionsIdentifying Key Networking PartnersOvercoming Networking ChallengesPractical Steps for Effective NetworkingIntegrating Networking with Intensive TherapyLooking Ahead: Future Episodes and OpportunitiesJoin the 5-day High-Value Referrals FREE Networking Challengehttps://www.futuretemplateparent.com/emdr-intensive-challenge/The challenge runs June 22-26, one email a day to your inbox to jump start your intensive referrals. You MUST sign up at the link above to receive the emails.Connect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand

May 27, 2026Episode 15024 min

Episode 150: 3 Years In: 12 Lessons That Changed My Podcast, Business & Life

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this special episode, I reflect on three years of podcasting, sharing 12 key lessons learned, major changes, and ambitious goals for the future. Discussing the importance of consistency, strategic support, vulnerability, and community building in growing a successful podcast and business.Topics covered:Celebrating Three Years of PodcastingKey Lessons from Year ThreeTransformative Changes in the PodcastGoals and Aspirations for Year FourConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demandhttps://www.futuretemplateparent.com/emdr-intensive-practice-formula/ENTER GIVEAWAY To Celebrate 150 episodes of the podcast I'm giving away a free 90-minute one-to-one coaching session with me. To enter, you just have to complete two tasks. Share any episode of the podcast, email, social media. Rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform, Apple, Spotify etc. If you do both of those things and you send your screenshots to me in a DM on Instagram @futuretemplateparent, or you can email it to me at solo@integritaswellnessllc.com.

May 20, 2026Episode 14923 min

Episode 149: When You Feel Like Burning It All Down (I Did - And Here's What I Did)

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my recent journey through a tumultuous period in my business, marked by social unrest, professional setbacks, and personal challenges. I take you through how I navigated the danger of burnout and found renewed purpose - and how my business is doing better than ever.Topics covered:Navigating Turbulent Times: Personal and Societal StrugglesFinding Balance: Strategies for Self-Care and RegulationRebuilding and Growing Community and ConnectionLessons Learned and Moving ForwardConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand

May 13, 2026Episode 14842 min

Episode 148: Optimizing Your Intensives Practice: SEO, AIO, & Growth Strategies for Therapists with Amanda Buduris, Ph.D.

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Amanda Buduris, Ph.D. who is a licensed psychologist and business coach based in the Pacific Northwest. After building a thriving private practice centered around therapy intensives, she scaled back her clinical work while growing a coaching business that has generated over $1 million in just 3.5 years. Amanda didn’t achieve that by working more hours; she did it by creating streamlined systems, sustainable offers, and marketing strategies that actually work for therapists. Now, she helps other therapists do the same: simplify their business, attract the right clients, and build practices that are both profitable and aligned with the life they want to live. Topics covered:Introduction to Intensives and Marketing StrategiesThe Journey to Offering IntensivesSEO and AEO Marketing InsightsBlogging in the Age of AIOptimizing Online Presence for TherapistsCommon Missteps in Marketing and SEOThe Future of Intensive TherapyCreativity in Therapy PracticesBuilding Relationships in Intensive TherapyBusiness Coaching and Therapist GrowthThe Role of AI in Therapy and MarketingConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent Connect with Amanda: Instagram: @amandakbcoaching Website: www.amandakbcoaching.com

May 6, 2026Episode 14718 min

Episode 147: Therapists Shouldn’t Charge That Much… Or Should They?

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my personal experience with social media backlash for charging premium prices for therapy intensives. I touch on the internal and external challenges therapists face regarding fee setting, visibility, and judgment, providing insights on how to handle criticism and stay true to your business values.Topics covered:Introduction to the Controversy of Intensive FeesThe Impact of Social Media on Therapist IdentityPersonal Reflections on Public Criticism and GrowthNavigating Online CriticismEmbracing Engagement and AuthenticityFacing Fears in Therapy PracticeUnderstanding Your WhyBuilding a Sustainable PracticeConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On Demand

April 29, 2026Episode 14649 min

Episode 146: Inside Therapy Intensives: EMDR, IFS & somatic, nervous-system-based with Yesim Saldivia

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Yesim Saldivia (Yish) who is a holistic trauma therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She helps adults make sense of patterns like people-pleasing, hyper-independence, and feeling “high-functioning” on the outside but overwhelmed underneath. Her work integrates EMDR, IFS, inner child work, and somatic, nervous-system-based care to support healing that goes beyond insight and into lasting change. She also offers therapy intensives for those ready to move through deeper work in a more focused way. Warm, real and human-Yesim brings humor and honesty into the room while still making space for the deeper work. She is EMDR Certified, a Consultant-in-Training (soon to be Approved Consultant), offering individual and group EMDR consultation to therapists looking to deepen their skills and confidence. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors, time with her family and friends, a good book/podcast and reality tv.Topics covered:How Yesim got into EMDR therapy in 2007Transitioning from agency work to private practice for flexibilityThe role of therapy intensives in deep healing workNavigating client permission and resistance in parts workConducting three-hour intensive sessions and their outcomesBringing in IFS elements within EMDR sessions—approaches and challengesExplaining parts work to clients unfamiliar with the languageUnderstanding client readiness and internal conflicts in parts workNavigating the online therapy community and personal brandingBuilding a supportive network of therapist colleagues across the countryFuture plans: expanding intensives, retreats, and balancing work and lifeConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent Connect with Yesim:Instagram: @heal_with_yish Website: www.yesimsaldivia.com

April 22, 2026Episode 14526 min

Episode 145: How To Restructure Your Practice: Structuring Schedules & Client Transitions - Part 2

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, it is part 2 where I discuss how therapists can transition from traditional weekly sessions to an intensive practice model. I share practical strategies for restructuring schedules, managing client transitions, and maintaining sustainability while enhancing clinical depth and work-life balance.Topics covered:Introduction to EMDR Intensive PracticesTransitioning to an Intensive Focused PracticeStructuring Your Schedule for SuccessManaging Client TransitionsCommunicating Changes to ClientsNavigating the Discomfort of ChangeSustaining a New Practice StructureConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On DemandFree 20mins Consult Call

April 15, 2026Episode 14427 min

Episode 144: How To Restructure Your Practice: The Three-Day EMDR Intensive Model, Pricing & Client Fit- Part 1

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss how therapists can effectively transition to offering intensives in their practice, focusing on intensive structure, scheduling, pricing, and client fit. The episode highlights the importance of clear policies and the three-day intensive model for optimal client outcomes and practice sustainability.Topics covered:Introduction to Practice RestructuringThe Benefits of the Three-Day Intensive ModelConsultation Calls: Assessing Fit and ReadinessEstablishing Clear Policies and ProceduresConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On DemandFree 20mins Consult Call

April 8, 2026Episode 14346 min

Episode 143: From Expertise to Authority: SEO & AEO Strategies for Therapists with Brent Gairy

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Brent Gairy. Brent is a marketing strategist and founder of Gairy Consulting, where he helps founders and growing businesses turn their expertise into authority through SEO, AEO, and structured marketing systems. Acting as a fractional CMO, Brent focuses on building clear messaging, high converting websites, and content engines that drive long-term visibility and growth. His work sits at the intersection of strategy, design, and storytelling, helping clients move from scattered activity to intentional sustainable marketing.Topics covered:Understanding SEO and AEOThe Importance of Multi-Platform PresenceCreating Content for Visibility and AuthorityThe Process of Redesigning a WebsiteUtilizing Video Content for AuthenticityBalancing Human Touch with Algorithm RequirementsBlogging for SEO and EngagementOptimizing Content for Search EnginesThe Importance of Local BacklinksOvercoming Visibility ChallengesAuthenticity in MarketingConnect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparent The EMDR Intensive 12 Week Intensive - On DemandConnect with Brent:Website: www.gairy.co/