Deborah Cox PhD ABPP
Description
The memories you least like to think about have more of a hold on you than you realize… and EMDR has the power to change that.
Trauma affects us all…
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Even if we’re not the ones who have experienced it directly.
It shapes our behaviors, our perception of the world, and the way we interact with others, and when we’re able to address it, we can make the world a kinder and more connected place.
Whether you’re a therapist or someone searching for new inroads to emotional healing, your goal is to address trauma, and talk therapy is far from the only way to do this.
In fact, to be truly effective, you need to engage the creative brain… and that’s where Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) comes in.
EMDR is designed to ease the distress you associate with your most traumatic memories and experiences, combining cognitive, somatic, and emotion-focused therapies with bilateral stimulation—usually in the form of guided eye movements.
The result?
The way you perceive your memories changes, giving you a more balanced understanding of both yourself and the world around you.
It has extraordinary power, and simply familiarizing yourself with how it works can change the way you experience a negative memory, even if you have no specific trauma you can pinpoint.
This fascinating guide to EMDR is exactly the introduction you need.
Written by a licensed psychologist and EMDR therapist, it is not designed to replace therapy, but to give you relief and a pathway back to your true self.
Inside, you’ll discover: The history of EMDR and how it works Essential coping strategies to develop before engaging in EMDR—with practical techniques to add to your toolbox Practical exercises to help you sort through your memories and identify your trauma (you might be surprised where you find it!) Clear guidance for finding the memories that are affecting you the most deeply…even if you don’t realize it An introduction to bilateral stimulation and how it can help you Step-by-step guidance for processing a trauma memory through EMDR How art can be combined with EMDR—and why this is so effective (with practical steps for applying your creative self) Why your relationships may have traumatized you more than you realize… and how to apply EMDR to specific relationship problems The secret to using EMDR to improve your performance Why it’s important to track your progress (and exactly how to do this to the best effect) What practices to combine with EMDR to maximize your results All your most pressing questions answered—with a wealth of resources you can refer to for more information
And much more.
You might think that you’re not carrying much trauma, but you’d be surprised to discover how much the memories you least like to think about affect you.
EMDR can help you process all of this and lead you back to your true self so that you can connect with the world authentically and soak up all the peace and happiness you deserve.
One book will never replace therapy, but it can help you find relief and manage your emotions much more effectively… and this is exactly the solution you’ve been looking for. Longing to break free from your trauma and connect with your true self again? Then scroll up, and click “Add to Cart” right now!
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