EMDR therapy is not new, but every few years it resurfaces as a way to process trauma. For example, in Prince Harry’s docuseries with Oprah Winfrey, The Me You Can't See (which came out in 2021), ...
Trauma is a popular word right now. This is good because it has drawn attention to the emotional and physical legacy of distressing events on those who have been subjected to them. However the term is ...
Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three (32%) Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9 ...
There are hundreds of psychotherapies but not all of them are created equal. I believe the great therapy models integrate the best elements of all of them; EMDR therapy may fit as one of the best ...
“That felt like magic, wow,” said one of my patients. “I feel like a weight that has burdened me for years has just been lifted,” said another. Many of my patients have had similar reactions after ...
To recover from abuse or another traumatic experience, some people turn to a therapy called eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR. But this may present problems if these people pursue ...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Whether stemming from military combat, a traumatic accident, or a ...
I read with interest Linda Marsa’s article “Trauma Therapy’s New Focus” (March 25). Contrary to the impression created by her article, clinical studies have shown that EMDR (eye-movement ...
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is known for bringing many hot topics to light: soft swinging, dirty soda, and now, EMDR therapy. The latter was spotlighted on the latest season when Mikayla ...
Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three (32%) Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9 ...