Holly is joined by Yolanda, a psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. In this episode, they talk extensively about EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) as a therapy that’s highly effective for trauma, anxiety, panic, and so much more.
What’s Covered in Episode 11
- The definition of trauma (it’s not just car accidents and assaults!)
- How the fight, flight, or freeze response governs trauma
- How trauma creates feelings of anxiety, panic, distrust, and hypervigilance
- EMDR therapy: who is it for? What can it help?
- What an EMDR session looks like from beginning to end
- The benefits clients notice from EMDR therapy
- Holly’s personal experience with EMDR
- How to find an EMDR therapist in your area