All In The Mind What's the deal with EMDR?
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May 6, 2023 Discover how EMDR therapy helped Michael overcome childhood trauma after years of unsuccessful therapy. Explore the effectiveness of EMDR, its impact on recalling traumatic memories, and its prominence in the media. Dive into personal experiences with dysfunctional families, the lasting effects of childhood trauma, and strategies for survival. Learn about the components and effectiveness of EMDR therapy in reducing distress and PTSD symptoms. Hear firsthand experiences of the transformative power of EMDR therapy in processing traumatic memories and improving relationships.
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EMDR as Exposure Therapy Variant
- EMDR is essentially a form of exposure therapy that uses eye movements as an added element.
- Eye movements are not essential; other bilateral stimulations work similarly well.
Working Memory Hypothesis
- The working memory hypothesis suggests that dividing attention during trauma recall reduces memory vividness and emotionality.
- This divided attention makes the trauma memory less distressing for the client.
Memory Reconciliation in EMDR
- Memories become malleable each time they are recalled, allowing for reconsolidation.
- EMDR may promote reconsolidation of traumatic memories with reduced distress through distraction and alternate tasks.