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Okay, so its a little bit of an ad for the guy’s practice, but this video is a nice explanation from the perspective of the therapist, on EMDR.
I found this because Google had listed my EMDR and me post as a related link from the video!
More on EMDR
13 Friday Mar 2009
Posted in Therapy
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I didn’t really see this so much as an ad for the guy’s practice–I thought it was very informative. Most people aren’t aware of this therapy (lay people, anyway). I think I remember this guy as a keynote speaker at the APA conference a few years back–a couple of years after 9/11–although it could have been someone else from NYC who was also working with the people who had been traumatized by that event.
I think this therapy might also have a lot of benefit in working with returning war veterans, who are traumatized by what they have seen over in the ME. You know, so many more people are living through devastating injuries these days–and the result is that PTSD is at an all-time high in the military. Since it works so much more quickly than other forms of therapy, I can see its usefulness being widespread.
Melinda
No offense, but that dude looks like Dr. Evil….
Ha ha ha@Dr. Jay. He’s a little ‘dawn of the deadish’ isn’t he?
I’ve heard a lot about this technique…this video cleared a bit more up. I’m really curious to continue reading about this works for you….the person I know who tried it is not very into sharing.
@Melinda – Yeah, that’s why I posted it, because I think what he has to say is definitely informative. I met a guy a few years back, a Vietnam Vet who was a medic. He suffered terribly with PTSD but that was way before I understood what sort of a nightmare that can be for a person!
And I agree, I think it could be used for any sort of trauma that people have suffered. My therapist said if there’s a contained event (like mine was) then it can be a very quick process. But for something that occured over a longer period of time with repeated incidences of trauma… it still works, just not as quickly. Though, I still think it would be a much swifter path than traditional ‘talk’ therapy.
@Jay – Yeah okay (tee hee!), but that’s not his fault! Regardless, the video is useful for explaining more about EMDR. Whatsamatter? Feeling a little low on inspirational/brilliant comments to make or something? 😉
@RB – I am going to try and write more about the sessions although essentially, I’ve finished a cycle of treatment already. Plenty to process before it makes it into a post! But I’m happy to share, if it helps get the word out about this rather amazing form of therapy.
Many of the surivors who contact me through my healing PTSD blog mention that EMDR is extremely triggering for them. Anyone else heard/experienced this??
I used EMDR in my healing; didn’t do much for me, but didn’t trigger me either.
man, one of my withdrawal symptoms is noise sensitivity and it’s manifestation is so variable…there are some “noises” or in this case a voice…this guys voice is so intolerable to me I can’t listen…
it’s really annoying…sometimes even music I’ve loved all my life triggers the sensitivity response from my system…it’s weird…can never tell what might set it off…
anyway…I couldn’t listen to it and it bummed me out because I would have liked to…
@Michele Rosenthal – Y’know, I actually understand how that could be. This is where the skill of the therapist needs to come into play. The therapist should make the person they’re dealing with feel like they are in a safe place. That’s an absolute must. Then, nothing should be forced, as such. My therapist didn’t make me detail everything blow by blow, and allowing me to have the space to talk about what I needed and wanted to talk about, was important.
@giannakali – Yeah, sound/noise sensitivity. I get that. For sure. Hehe, he does have a bit of a harsh (perhaps?) voice… and it is a shame, since the content is useful. 😦
I just started this therapy recently. I had a positive session this first time and was amazed at what transpired. The murders of someone very dear to and 3 others known to me has raised high the anger and explosive emotions of growing up in violence. Although, I learned more what not to do as a kid rather than what to do I have not grown into the dysfunctional lifestyle. I’ve never been so angry in my life or felt so much like I am powerless against people who do this to us. The problem I see with it today and why I sought a counselor is that although I know an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind- I just don’t care and I can’t convince myself to. I did become paranoid a little but overall- I’d say it’s added to my “evil content.” It is the hatred I seek to destroy while maintaining that everything is not “okay.”
@AM – I’m glad you’re getting some benefit from EMDR. It really is pretty amazing, isn’t it?
Wow, I can’t imagine what it would be like to deal with the murder of a loved one. I’m sorry to hear your sad story. Anger and wishing for revenge really doesn’t help you, and it certainly doesn’t make up for what happened to your loved ones. Keep up the EMDR therapy, as I’m positive in the end it will help. Take it easy, and best wishes to you!
Hi,
The video, nor a link, are coming up on my cell phone. I have no other device for internet access.
Would you mind replying with both the title and name of who posted it, along with the link, and hopefully I’ll be able to access it either way?
Thank you for your time!