EMDR Therapy

di Katarina Volkov (Autore)

Jayjay Ham LLC, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the late 1980s, a chance walk through a park would forever change the landscape of trauma therapy. Dr. Francine Shapiro, a psychology student at the time, noticed something peculiar during her stroll. As disturbing thoughts entered her mind, she observed that moving her eyes back and forth seemed to reduce the emotional intensity of these memories. This serendipitous moment led to what would become one of the most researched and effective treatments for trauma: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known simply as EMDR. The human brain's capacity to heal itself has long fascinated researchers and clinicians alike. Throughout history, various therapeutic approaches have emerged, each attempting to unlock the mysteries of psychological healing. From Freud's psychoanalysis to Beck's cognitive behavioral therapy, the field has continuously evolved. Yet none of these approaches quite captured the elegant simplicity and remarkable effectiveness that EMDR would demonstrate in treating traumatic memories. What makes EMDR particularly revolutionary is its departure from traditional talk therapy models. Rather than requiring clients to extensively verbalize their trauma or engage in prolonged exposure to traumatic memories, EMDR works with the brain's natural information processing system. This approach recognizes that trauma often becomes "stuck" in the nervous system, creating symptoms that persist long after the actual danger has passed.

• Autore: Katarina Volkov
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:35:22
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Jayjay Ham LLC
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798318032035