Farah Kurji 
BSW, MSW, RCSW
Doctoral Research: Spirituality & Psychotherapy
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Online Consulting & Professional Support

Questions to consider asking in a meet and greet with an EMDR consultant

Quick list of things to consider in an EMDR consultant

In recent years, both Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) have gained significant attention in the trauma therapy world. As psychotherapists increasingly seek effective, evidence-informed approaches for trauma, anxiety, grief, and distressing memories, understanding the distinctions between Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR becomes essential for ethical clinical decision-making and treatment planning. While both

The role of clinical supervision in counselling for registered social workers

Group Clinical Supervision for counsellors

Should you strive for EMDR Certification? Many therapists complete EMDR Therapy Training and find themselves wondering if they should pursue EMDR Certification. This is a fair question considering the high investment into Basic training - time, finances, and energy. My recommendation to you is a strong - yes! Yes, I think you should become certified and here's why: Connection. Staying connected to the EMDR Therapy community by pursing EMDR allows you to be aware of what is h

There are many benefits to being in private practice, including setting your own hours, having your own office, working from home, defining your own training budget - the list goes on. But, I think there is one question we should ask when considering clinical private practice: "Am I good to do this alone?" If you answer this question with "Yes, I am good to do this alone" - then in my humble option - you aren't ready for private practice!! If your answer is "no, I can't do t

Will social media replace therapists?

It's not uncommon to hear everyone mention COVID fatigue - but what of therapist who are fatigued from COVID as well? COVID presented new challenges for therapists. When COVID hit, therapists were not immune to juggling family schedules, panic and even anxiety unsure of what the tidal wave would bring. Being trained not to mix the professional and the personal - we left our personal at the door - and stepped into the treatment room. What was the cost of being an unseen frontl

Recently, someone in my clinical consult group asked how a clinician's practice is measured if they were ever called to explain their practice. The general answer is: GAPP - what is the Generally Accepted Professional Practice - in real words it means - What Would (your) Colleagues Do? (WWCD!) Group social work supervision provides more than professional accountability — it creates a collaborative space where clinicians learn from one another’s experiences, mistakes, ethical

Support for psychotherapists