Sam Bergstein (she/her)

What makes a parts work tool neurodivergent-affirming? Choice, flexibility, expression, and consent are a good place to start. When we talk about making therapy tools neurodivergent-affirming, the conversation often focuses on what we can add. A hidden module here. A button there. Or even amazing features that go above and beyond. Maybe it’s a reduced-cognitive-load mode. More visual options. Different language or wording. Additional choices. A setting specifically designed for neurodivergent...

My goal for The Guided Studio's exhibitor booth at the EMDRIA 2026 conference this year was to bring playful creativity into the space. I've attended many times but 2026 was my first experience exhibiting for myself. I love seeing how fun and interesting and creative others get with their booths at the conference, and I was inspired. The Guided Studio at EMDRIA 2026. I wanted the booth to feel less like a product display and more like an invitation to play, experiment, make things, and...

Have you ever wondered how to condense months of complex clinical work into a five-minute summary? It is common to feel like you have to explain the entire case history before anyone can help you with the current problem but sometimes that creates more confusion for you and the group.