Let's Talk EMDR
Is EMDR therapy all that? How can this trauma-informed care help you? Learn more about this mental health therapy for your practice, clients, or yourself. New episodes twice a month. Answers to your EMDR therapy questions. Insights from EMDR therapists. It is hosted by the EMDR International Association. Visit www.emdria.org for more information about eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Let's Talk EMDR
Using EMDR Therapy for High-Stress Professions
In this episode, we dive into the power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an innovative approach to transforming how professionals in high-stress careers cope with trauma and emotional strain. From first responders and healthcare workers to corporate leaders and military personnel, those in high-pressure jobs often carry a heavy emotional burden. EMDR has been shown to effectively reduce the lasting impact of traumatic experiences, helping individuals process and heal from stress-related trauma.
Our guest, EMDR Certified Therapist, and Consultant Christopher Brown, LCSW, shares insights on how this technique works, why it’s especially beneficial for those in high-stress professions, and how it can help individuals build resilience, improve mental health, and enhance performance. Whether in a demanding career or simply looking for ways to manage stress more effectively, this episode offers valuable tips on maintaining mental wellness in today’s fast-paced world. Tune in to learn how EMDR could be the key to unlocking a healthier, more balanced mindset.
Resources
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- The Journal of EMDR Practice & Research®
- Christopher Brown's Decision Tree
- Neurobiological correlates of EMDR monitoring - an EEG study, (Pagani study mentioned), Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Rome, Italy.
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
