[…] child ego stateswhen we are experiencing triggered positive thoughts and emotions that are associated withtraumatic memories carried by internal child parts. VII. Additional examples of triggered positive thoughts, triggered positive emotions, andpositive-triggering behaviors:A."I AM important/special" and attention from father figures: […]
Read More[…] with time to fill in each of the missed pieces ). • Coach the recipient to especially appreciate the best parts: After they have described the memory in detail, coach them to focus on, describe again briefly, and savor the […]
Read More[…] mark, coach them back to their positive memory (close eyes, imagine inside memory, describe in detail, especially appreciate the best parts). Exerc ise #4: Immanuel Approach Troubleshooting, Basic • Page 4 Sample coaching of providing examples for new/inexperienced recipient : […]
Read More[…] minutes remaining"mark, coach them back to their positive memory (close eyes, imagine inside memory,describe in detail, especially appreciate the best parts).Exercise #4: Immanuel Approach Troubleshooting, Basic • Page 3 Sample coaching of providing examples for new/inexperienced recipient: "SometimesJesus will manifest […]
Read More[…] minutes remaining"mark, coach them back to their positive memory (close eyes, imagine inside memory,describe in detail, especially appreciate the best parts).Exercise #4: Immanuel Approach Troubleshooting, Basic • Page 3 Sample coaching of providing examples for new/inexperienced recipient: "SometimesJesus will manifest […]
Read More[…] with time to fill in each of the missed pieces ). • Coach the recipient to especially appreciate the best parts: After they have described the memory in detail, coach them to focus on, describe again briefly, and savor the […]
Read More[…] time, with time to fill in each of the missed pieces). • Coach the recipient to especially appreciate the best parts: After they have described the memory in detail, coach t hem to focus on, describe again briefly, and savor […]
Read MoreKarl D. Lehman, M.D. Charlotte E.T. Lehman, M.Div.Pushing Back Against Polarization and Division(©Copyright 2025 K.D. Lehman MD, New 8/25/2025, last revised 9/8/25)I. Introduction: As I'm sure you are already aware, polarization and division have been growingwithin the United States and […]
Read MoreTitle: "Role of Truth Carried in Non -traumatic Memories " August 4, 202 5 Greetings all, Just a quick note to let you know about a re-posted, dramatically updated essay sharing my thoughts about the role of truth carried in […]
Read MoreTitle: "Walking with Jesus is Better than ‘Proof’ or Guarantees." August 11 , 202 5 I just got an email from one of the participants from one of my mentoring groups, sharing a cool excerpt from a recent IA session. […]
Read MoreTitle: "Looking for Churches with Robust Immanuel Approach Programs " September 8, 202 5 Greetings all, I have been getting an increasing number of emails from pastors/church staff who are wanting to start an Immanuel Approach program of some kind, […]
Read MoreTitle: "Cognitive Biblical Truth vs Emotional Healing – a Widespread and Expensive False Dichotomy " July 28 , 202 5 Greetings all, Hust a quick note to let you know about a new essay sharing my thoughts about a common […]
Read MoreKarl D. Lehman, M.D. Charlotte E.T. Lehman, M.Div.Cognitive Biblical Truth vs Emotional Healing – a Widespread and ExpensiveFalse Dichotomy(K.D. Lehman MD, first released 7/18/2008, last revised 3/21/2025)If you are not already familiar with the differences between non-traumatic memories andtraumatic memories, […]
Read MoreTraining/Practice Exercises for Groups and Beginners(Overview Explanatory Essay)(Karl D. Lehman MD, new 11/2/07, Revised 6/24/25)Note: As of June 2025, this essay provides an updated, totally rewritten version of the contentfrom Chapter 24 from the big lion bookI. Introduction. Prior to […]
Read MoreTraining/Practice Exercises for Groups and Beginners(Overview Explanatory Essay)(Karl D. Lehman MD, new 11/2/07, Revised 6/24/25)I. Introduction. Prior to developing the Immanuel approach, I did not do any group training thatincluded multiple practice teams going through a training exercise all at […]
Read MoreBasic Immanuel Approach Emotional Healing, Variation #1 (MHPs)(Practice Exercise to Follow Completion of Video Training Segment #10)Karl D. Lehman, M.D., Immanuel Approach Basic Training VideosA. Splinter-free positive memory that includes connection with God: Again, it is important to usesplinter-free God […]
Read MoreBasic Immanuel Approach Emotional Healing, Variation #1(Practice Exercise to Follow Completion of Video Training Segment #10)Karl D. Lehman, M.D., Immanuel Approach Basic Training VideosReminder regarding Confidentiality: Especially in the trauma-healing exercises, others on yourpractice team will share vulnerable personal details, […]
Read MoreImmanuel Approach Safety Net Resource: Coaching Shalom for My Body (MHPs)(Practice Exercise/Role-play to Follow Completion of Video Training Segment #9b)Karl D. Lehman, M.D., Immanuel Approach Basic Training VideosNOTE: This entire exercise is optional for mental health professionals who already have […]
Read MoreImmanuel Approach Safety Net Resource: Coaching Shalom for My Body(Practice Exercise/Role-play to Follow Completion of Video Training Segment #9b)Karl D. Lehman, M.D., Immanuel Approach Basic Training VideosHelpful safety-net resource for any situation with very intense fear or anger: As described […]
Read More[…] the traumatic memory that the person workson later in the emotional healing process resonates with these unresolved splinters, the positive parts ofthe initial appreciation memory can get blended together with the negative thoughts and emotions fromthe now activated splinters. In […]
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