14 | Reprocessing Traumatic Memories: How EMDR Works

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In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast,Laurie Groh interviewsKristen Holmes, MS, LPC from Shoreside Therapies about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process traumatic experiences and reprocess memories. The bilateral stimulation used in EMDR helps calm the amygdala and allows the brain to access the right hemisphere, where processing and problem-solving occur. EMDR can be used to process past memories or to process distressing experiences in the present. The process of EMDR is similar to the brain's natural processing during REM sleep.

Kristen shares her experience with EMDR and how it has changed her own life and her work with clients. EMDR therapy can be effective in processing distressing experiences and changing negative beliefs. It is not necessary to share every detail in therapy for EMDR to be effective.

EMDR can provide relief and create positive changes in a shorter period of time compared to traditional talk therapy. It can be used to treat a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorders, substance use, and relationship problems.

EMDR can be integrated with other therapeutic approaches, such as Internal Family Systems. It is important to note that EMDR may not be suitable for individuals with epilepsy or pregnant women in their second trimester.

Kristen can be contacted through her website for more information and toschedule a consultation.

Takeaways

EMDR is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process traumatic experiences and reprocess memories.

Bilateral stimulation in EMDR helps calm the amygdala and allows the brain to access the right hemisphere for processing and problem-solving.

EMDR can be used to process past memories or to process distressing experiences in the present.

The process of EMDR is similar to the brain's natural processing during REM sleep.

EMDR has the potential to change lives and improve mental health outcomes. EMDR therapy can provide relief and create positive changes in a shorter period of time compared to traditional talk therapy.

EMDR can be used to treat a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorders, substance use, and relationship problems.

EMDR can be integrated with other therapeutic approaches, such as Internal Family Systems.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kristen Holmes and EMDR

17:18 EMDR 101: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

24:30 Observing and Processing: EMDR as a Therapeutic Approach

32:22 Replacing Negative Beliefs with Positive Ones

43:00 EMDR for Complex Trauma and Various Issues

50:23 Contacting Kristen for EMDR Therapy

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