Adapting EMDR for Clients with Aphantasia or Visualization Challenges

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Friday, October 31, 2025

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08:00 AM Australia/Sydney

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Guest Presenter, Megan Salar

LCSW, ACADC, CCTP-II, EMDR-C, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating trauma and addiction.

Some clients struggle to visualize—or are unable to visualize due to aphantasia or other visual, neurological or sensory factors. This practical, brief focused training offers clinicians a clear framework for adapting EMDR therapy to support these individuals effectively and inclusively. Learn how to honor the standard EMDR protocol while modifying target access, resource development, and processing for clients who process somatically, emotionally, or conceptually rather than visually. Clinicians will gain strategies for working with clients who describe “blank screens,” struggle with imagery resourcing, or have visual impairments—ensuring EMDR remains accessible, trauma-informed, and client-centered.

Megan Salar

Megan is a therapist, author, and trauma expert with extensive experience helping individuals heal from complex trauma. She specializes in innovative, strength-based approaches that foster resilience and transformation. Through her work at The Mental Survivalist, Megan empowers both clinicians and clients with tools for lasting change.

Jennifer Sweeton

Dr. Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, JD, MS, MA is a clinical and forensic psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally recognized expert in trauma and the neuroscience of mental health. She completed her clinical training at the Stanford University PGSP Consortium, with additional education in neuroscience at Stanford, Harvard, and the University of Kansas. She also recently graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Dr. Sweeton has trained over 30,000 mental health professionals in evidence-based trauma therapies, including EMDR, and is the author of several books, including Trauma Treatment Toolbox. She is known for translating complex neuroscience into practical tools clinicians can use to help clients heal.

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Lecture & Brief Discussion (60 min) – Explore how to adapt EMDR therapy for clients with aphantasia or visualization challenges, including non-visual resourcing methods and protocol modifications to ensure trauma-informed, inclusive practice.

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