S4. Episode 11: My Personal Experiences with EMDR Therapy – Show Notes

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Tune in as I explain what EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)  therapy is, who can benefit from it and why I’ve chosen to subject myself to this intense therapy. Additionally, I go into detail on how each session works including the preparations, tools and how my therapist walks me through each session. You’ll gain a unique perspective to the EMDR therapy process that will hopefully help you better understand what’s to gain when choosing to do this work alongside a therapist.

Announcements

• I mentioned S4. Episode 9: Anxiety, Please Leave. You’re Not Welcome Here. during the announcements and if you haven’t already tuned in, I suggest that you do so! ?
• Remember how I talked about the new Affirmation Coloring Pages that I’ve been creating? And how I’d be giving you one for FREE?! Well, click here to get the “I AM LOVED” Coloring Page sent directly to your inbox. You can also check out the additional coloring pages that I’ve created by heading over to my Etsy Shop, Bailey’s Way Designs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! ?

Resources

• Here’s the webpage on EMDR.com that explains what EMDR therapy is (this is where you’ll find the information that I first spoke about, which might be easier to understand via reading the article versus listening to me read it ?)
• Here’s the medically reviewed article that I found on MyClevelandClinic.org titled EMDR Therapy
• Here’s the informational webpage on CPTSDfoundation.org that fully explains C-PTSD in a way that makes sense (I’m really, really glad that I found this article!)
• Want to know more about bilateral stimulation? Check out this amazing article on EMDRhealing.com written by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC titled EMDR Bilateral Stimulation Device? Here’s What You Need to Know
• Scroll down to find the photo of the TheraTappers – the device that my therapist uses with me during EMDR that offers bilateral stimulation. You can read more about this device on the TheraTapper website.
• Okay, so I briefly mentioned a therapy technique called “5 Senses” during the episode – briefly because I could not remember it at the time. Well, friends, I found an amazing article on the University of Rochester Medical Center website titled 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Anxiety that not only spells out this technique, but also includes a video! I hope you find this useful. ?
• Bilateral Stimulation Music found on YouTube:
  • 21 minutes – https://youtu.be/WSCcjlmzoSo
  • 15 minutes – https://youtu.be/_k2HMSIxK0k
  • 8 minutes – https://youtu.be/UfcAVejslrU
• I kept talking about This Is Us and I need to clarify – it is a TV SHOW, not a podcast! Whoops ? It’s an NBC production and this link right here will tell you more about this incredible, emotionally-connective series.
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Until next time friends… Take it easy, stay grateful and be joyful!

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