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EMDR For Dummies

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Overview

The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for them—hint: it can help a lot. You’ll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you’ll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you. Explore the different types of EMDR interventions, what to expect during and after treatment, and the phases of therapy. Most of all, find out why everyone’s talking about EMDR.

Learn what EMDR is, why it’s effective, and what issues it can treat
Gain a step-by-step understanding of the process and types of EMDR therapy
Move your personal healing journey forward by overcoming past negative experiences
Work through the most difficult challenges that patients and clinicians face during EMDR therapy

This easy-to-follow Dummies guide is a great resource for patients and loved ones looking for information on EMDR, as well as mental and behavioral health professionals seeking a guide to using EMDR.

The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for them—hint: it can help a lot. You’ll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you’ll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you. Explore the different types of EMDR interventions, what to expect during and after treatment,

and the phases of therapy. Most of all, find out why everyone’s talking about EMDR.

Learn what EMDR is, why it’s effective, and what issues it can treat
Gain a step-by-step understanding of the process and types of EMDR therapy
Move your personal healing journey forward by overcoming past negative experiences
Work through the most difficult challenges that patients and clinicians face during EMDR therapy

This easy-to-follow Dummies guide is a great resource for patients and loved ones looking for information on EMDR, as well as mental and behavioral health professionals seeking a guide to using EMDR.

EMDR For Dummies Cheat Sheet

The coping strategies or, resourcing skills, that you practice are essential for EMDR to be successful. Even outside of EMDR, these skills are foundational to helping yourself regain control of your mind and tap into living the life you want to create. Research shows that the more you practice and engage in healthy coping/resourcing skills, the more regulated and content you will feel. These skills provide you with options to manage and maneuver through challenging circumstances more smoothly and successfully.

About The Author

Megan Salar, MSW, is a Certified EMDR clinician/trainer. Her trainings have helped thousands of clinicians across the US and abroad get the most out of EMDR. Megan is the author of EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD. She currently owns and operates her own coaching, consulting and training business.