Information About Thomas Zimmerman

Thomas Zimmerman is a trauma therapist, consultant, and trainer who lives in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. I am best known for producing online content for EMDR therapists who work with clients with complex trauma. I manage some of the largest online resources and communities of EMDR therapists globally and have been actively developing a version of Flash* designed specifically for complex trauma.

Released 10/31/2024.

This book provides concrete perspective and guidance on working with clients with complex trauma in EMDR therapy. The book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The full PDF of the book, as well as individual chapters, are available for free at: https://EMDRWithComplexTrauma.com

Current Live Special Topics Trainings

EMDR Foundational Trainings

I am an EMDR Trainer providing EMDRIA-approved foundational trainings through EMDR Cleveland.

Four Blinks Version of Flash

Learn about the Four Blinks Version of Flash (treatment guide, demos, troubleshooting, free training, free consultation, etc.) here.

The Four Blinks Version of Flash Live Bi-Weekly Trainings on Zoom

All three-hour Flash trainings, consultation, and other resources are free. The three-hour on-demand versions of the Four Blinks Version of Flash training are available on YouTube, Spotify, and Thinkific. Live Zoom trainings occur roughly every other week and you can sign up for a live training here. They are at assorted times to be workable for assorted global time zones. The Four Blinks Version of Flash is the largest collection of free Flash resources.

Additional Four Blinks Flash Training or Learning Opportunities

NEW: Therapists interested in getting free training in the group protocol for the Four Blinks Version of Flash, see here. The group protocol is here. The self-administered tools for therapists and clients are here. I offer a free consultation hour twice monthly in this version of flash here.

Weekly Flash Processing Groups for Therapists

I offer a free Flash processing group for therapists for the purpose of supporting therapist self-care. These groups are usually in the evening U.S. Eastern Time Zone. See groups here.

The EMDR Podcast

The EMDR Podcast has focused on the intersection of complex trauma and EMDR therapy. It is available via website and Spotify.

GoWithThat Blog

The GoWithThat Blog debuted in 2016 as a resource for EMDR therapists about this work. It is available here.

EMDR Third Weekend

A community of roughly 4,500 EMDR therapists around the world is here.

EMDR Consultation

I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant who provides consultation to EMDR therapists globally. I provide consultation on consultation for Consultants-in-Training. To schedule a group or individual consultation see EMDRTom.com.

Groups

I created, grew, and moderate the EMDR Therapist Resources group on Facebook, a group of about 30,000 EMDR therapists globally (the largest of such groups). Other Facebook groups: Cleveland Area EMDR Therapists, Flash Sandbox, EMDR Trainings with Thomas Zimmerman.

Additional Free Trainings

A 3.5 hour training: Approaching Phase Two with Clients with Complex Trauma is here. A 3.5 hour training: Helpful Strategies in the Reprocessing Phases of EMDR Therapy is here.

Tom’s Contact Info, YouTube, Facebook, Featured Podcasts, and Links to (Almost) Everything Else

Contact information and other resources not listed on this page are available here.

*Flash technique was originally developed by Phil Manfield and information about his version of Flash is available at: FlashTechnique.com.