87. How EMDR Therapy Heals Trauma When Nothing Else Can

Original air date March 25, 2024I'm so happy to share this conversation to shed some light on another tool for your mental wellness toolkit. EMDR is an evidence-based, memory-focused trauma treatment, which Michael Baldwin says saved his life. This revolutionary method can yield significant progress in just a single session, compared to years of talk therapy. Baldwin instigated a collaboration with renowned trauma therapist Deborah Korn, PsyD, on an eye-catching, inspirational book on EMDR, Every Memory Deserves Respect—his way of throwing a lifeline to other trauma survivors. EMDR has become a go-to treatment for PTSD as well as depression and other stress-related disorders.WE COVERED:The scope of trauma, from "little t" to "Big T" and how it can go unrecognized for decades- everything from a bad breakup to physical abuse can create an emotional wound that will eventually need healing The mind is wired to heal emotional trauma in the same way the body is wired to heal us physically, once we have the right tools in placeHow EMDR differs from other types of therapyWhat a typical EMDR session feels likeWho is a good candidate for EMDRRESOURCES:Book and More Info: https://www.everymemorydeservesrespect.comNewsletterDeborah L. Korn, PsyD, a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Cambridge, MA, is on the faculties of the EMDR Institute in CA and the Trauma Research Foundation in Boston. She is an EMDR International Association-approved consultant and presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect.Michael Baldwin is an accomplished leader in the communications industry with more than 35 years of award-winning work in advertising. He is founder and principal of the branding and communication firm MICHAEL BALDWIN INC, in New York. Michael is a trauma survivor actively engaged in the process of recovery.*************************************************************************Big news: I wrote a book! Tuning Up: A Healthy Tweak-A-Week For Your Journey on the Highway To Well is available now! Check it out here. Want more goodies? Get a weekly dose of wellness wisdom in your inbox, subscribe to the All Too Well newsletter. It's free!Follow: @alltoowellbyericaWork: www.ericahuss.com