Eye Movement May Be Able To Heal Our Traumas | Tricia Walsh | TEDxUCDavisSF

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Tricia Kim Walsh shows us how to better understand ourselves in this poignant, personal talk. Her story of self-discovery will make you change the way you think about "connections". Discover the powerful therapy of EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing that can help people to heal from their traumas.
Patricia “Tricia” Kim Walsh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapist. She has successfully held a full private practice located in Pleasant Hill for the last 6 years, working with individual adults, tweens, teens, couples and families.
Tricia also works full-time as a Mental Health Specialist with Crossover Health and provides individual therapy to full-time employees of a large silicon valley employer. Her clinical areas of specialty are PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, self-exploration and relational conflict.
She previously served as a faculty counselor and counseling outreach coordinator at the Student Health and Counseling Center of the California State University of East Bay for five years. During her time, she provided individual, couples and group therapy to the undergraduate and graduate students of CSUEB.
Tricia received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis with a double major in Communication and Sociology of Law. She also holds a paralegal certificate and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. When she is not in the therapy office, Tricia is spending time with husband and two cats, Loke & Mocha, and loves to travel, write, act, dance and sing.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@hollychisholm7731]

EMDR is what saved me from being an alcoholic. Started last year, and decided to get sober in October. Sober for almost four months now. :)

[@shaan5094]

Hope you still are sober

[@shaan5094]

:)

[@shaan5094]

@Holly Chisholm good going💜

[@357Dejavu]

Right on!

[@marcar19]

It's been over a year, how are you doing?

[@dearcole123]

I have been doing EMDR for the past three months. It has changed my whole life twice.

[@laurenmorales5882]

I am a living testimony of EMDR treatment success!

[@gediminaskulakauskas8799]

Please elaborate on it if you can. What was your reasons to go for EMDR and what was the result? For myself, am going through big big self esteem issue, might be some past traumas combined with lack of self confidence and anxiety/stress. Does it have to be particularly events/traumas or it can be a little bit more "abstract" like the concept "Low self esteem" which has not one root cause but might be many combined and stacked over time?

[@Traceyi1000]

Cataleena Morales how many treatments were required?

[@julianbashir1235]

How are you feeling today?

[@epicmoviescenes3654]

Emdr worked for me. It helped with the devastating trigger thoughts and took all the power out of them

[@Winstonclawfinger]

Me too! C-ptsd gone! After suffering from depression and anxiety since I was 8. I want to scream EMDR from the rooftops

[@Winstonclawfinger]

after suffering from anxiety, depression from the time I was 8 and later I found out that it was c-ptsd, it is gone thanks to EMDR. I did talk therapy, was hospitalized, had suicide attempts and had given up completely because nothing made me feel better. 6 months of EMDR and my life was saved. Please anyone who is suffering from trauma get there and do it. It works

[@lawrencedavis5459]

Interesting as i had a couple of emdr treatments and it did nothing, i used t.r.e. And had more success.

[@alilrazzledazzle992]

@@lawrencedavis5459 The person above you had 6 months vs. your few sessions. That's a huge difference.........Maybe that's why it didn't work?

[@typsom]

@@lawrencedavis5459 unfortunately EMDR is not for everyone, nor is it a magical cure-all. a lot of people are successful within the first 2-3 sessions, but sometimes not, and there are a variety of reasons why not. Some people stick with it and find great success on their 4-6th session, but what matters is you found something that works! EMDR definitely worked for me. But by contrast, CBT did absolutely nothing for me, but works for a lot of people. Everyone's different!

[@DanielOrellana]

@@typsom CBT has not worked for me either. How did EMDR work for you? Thanks

[@cathychase663]

thanks - I am

[@ADreamBee4618]

You can tell a lot of healing has gone on with her to be able to say "His actions were wrong" but be able to be loving and understanding to him.

[@ShannaBee1985]

I am in EMDR Therapy. It's helping me tremendously.

[@instinct022]

I had a endoscopy procedure, the anesthesiologist didn't gave me enough. I woke up with a tube through my mouth, esophagus to my intestines. It was very painful. I'm now 36 n still have the trauma. My first emdr session on Monday. With believe n faith. God do great things for us to heal. I will update in a few months..

[@krisbailey7160]

I’m 40 years old and just finished my second session..I’m now part of a very exciting world that I’ve never connected with..

[@sheravi3425]

My story is somewhat similar to hers and I will be starting my first session of EMDR in the next 3 days. Wish me luck! Update: it actually works I'm actually very impressed I cant wait to go to my next therapy session! If u are struggling with PTSD I'm imploring you to give it a shot!

[@JCHRIST]

Sher Avi my therapist just told me about emdr and it captured my interest so i’m super excited to try this !!

[@sheravi3425]

Go for it man!

[@Anna-worriesme]

Go for it with an open mind and heart.

[@gcg2927]

How did you go

[@qwertypnk9401]

I heard of a great therapy called MDMA

[@nomebear]

The absolute, very best therapy from which I benefited the most from for treating anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and PTSD has been EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. If I knew then, what I know now, I could have saved thousands dollars, and good deal of time if I had known about this therapy first. The results were fast, miraculous, and lasting. The effects are much like a fresh install of an operating system on a badly configured computer in that all of the detritus was gone, like someone else lives in my body today. I hope this helps. I also put to bed a number of "ticks" that were associated with the trauma. Not to test the waters, I looked at some old photos that would act as triggers, and I felt nothing. Amazing!

[@granttaylor6067]

do you think this type of therapy could help someone with strong social anxiety?

[@mohamed_a.elmohsen]

Can anyone use EMDR at home ..?? Thanks a lot

[@Winstonclawfinger]

EMDR saved my life. That is not an exaggeration at all.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

How many sessions did you do before you got there? I've done 4. I can't say I'm there yet, but I think I feel somewhat better, though I am processing a break up at the same time. I have about 5 more sessions planned for the end of summer and a couple here and there in the fall.

[@kodyjames6784]

EMDR is helping my many traumas. I'm 17 and im thankful for emdr

[@earthpearl3790]

When she shared about her experience and declared that every PART of her had benefited, it reminded me of another highly effective treatment for trauma; IFS or Internal Family Systems, also known as Partswork.

[@christie_createfreely]

Can attest to the wonders of EMDR. Took me 8 weeks to undo a childhood phobia, that lasted well into my 20s, before EMDR helped me put those memories where they belong.

[@Redipstick]

EMDR works! It does take time if the trauma is long term it takes several sessions. It is amazing.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Some therapist like to do up to 10 sessions, others average 1-3.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

Yes, I have done four sessions so far, and will be doing about 4 more by the end of the summer. I am planning on doing up to 10-12 sessions.

[@fleite34]

EMDR is very efficient. I tried it it's something wonderful

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

The part about the emotion connection is so strong especially considering my personality and being an empath with ADD.

[@Renofirefly30]

I was kidnapped when I was 29, I'm now 36. I have a lot of issues and just started therapy for the first time. My therapist told me I need EMDR and she has high hopes that it will give me back the person I used to be.

[@suzihazlove4979]

I'm SOOO DEEPLY SORRY. I THINK YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND YOUR JOY A BIT AGAIN ..

[@PassBluntBoss]

i went through a similar experience as you did but it did not work for me mine is too complex and difficult to treatbut im curious is it working for you

[@LLWW]

Do it and I hope you can heal. I have no idea the trauma you have but it will be gone/manageable one day keep pushing to fix it. Sending you lots of love

[@TheCityDweller1]

I’m very sorry to hear this, and I am glad you are free now. I hope those kidnappers are in JAIL

[@JamesWSmith-sj2zg]

I've found from going though a high-level, long-term trauma too, some therapy can be do more harm than good. It needs to be a personal project, instead of a one-size-fits-all program. I'm not intending to undermine other's pain or setting a competition, it just seems so unremarkable in comparison. I've found therapy is best when it isn't dead set to help you get over it, but in learning to brush it out of the center of our thoughts, knowing it was (and is) out of our control. You have to take other thoughts, relationships and activities to take center stage, always.

[@andreanorris100]

I am getting EMDR for a second issue now. For my first EMDR experience, it was amazing to help me through my father's death as a child

[@AlanaGurl]

Emdr saved my life. I will forever be grateful for it. I did it for 7 months

[@jessicavergara1932]

I'm from Australia and had this type of therapy (without knowing what was really going to happen) and after my first session I was skeptical because it was AMAZING..... I didn't want to get my hopes up and thus waited until more sessions to finally admit that this is consistent and fantastic therapy. I have told MANY people about it and unfortunately they have no idea what I'm talking about and clearly don't comprehend how amazing it is. Whatever you have buried deep inside of you (whether you are aware of it being there or not) is somehow brought forward, made vivid and then LET GO. "I could heal myself", "it wasn't my fault", these insights are why EMDR is amazing.

[@seabadger6535]

Jessica Vergara thanks for sharing this. A couple of years ago at an ayahuasca ceremony, the shaman did something on me and something erupted in me, this crazy intense catharsis started. It looked like an exorcism. Its been happening ever since. I REALLY want to try EMDR. Im carrying so much buried trauma, it looks like an exorcism when its coming out

[@shannonmelidonis4371]

I'm the same. I'm constantly telling everyone. It should borderline be mandatory! My ability to operate effectively in life has increased more than I imagined. I feel so good. I thought I was going to just fix one thing, but EMDR jerked me back many times to the previous thing that caused the behaviour/beliefs that led me to the thing I was feeling later. So glad for this. I believe in God, and God trump's all, but I believe He's given us a tool, that we so desperately need to share xxoo

[@DanielOrellana]

Jessica, could you share a little more about your experience and how EMDR helped? Thanks

[@ciaran6309]

@@DanielOrellana a book called the body the score. Talks all about this.

[@henryepstein943]

Yes!!!

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

I could definitely resonate with what she said. So I've tried EMDR. I've had four sessions so far, and I am going back for three sessions in three weeks. I still think I need a lot of work, but feel some things have shifted for me for sure. If anyone's interested, I can update later. The four sessions definitely helped.

[@alexisortega7507]

Hey I’m very interested! Please update after you undergo your next sessions!🙂

[@TheTorontohousing]

I am too. Please update.

[@niethelemaal1007]

Update!

[@MY-eq4jp]

I am interested in your results. Is your case complicated ptsd? I wish you luck.

[@conman20000]

so???

[@TheScrapbrat]

Thank you for helping me put words to my PTSD and upcoming EMDR therapy.

[@liabeachy]

I’m starting therapy in 2 weeks for this so thank you everyone for your honesty bravery and kindness in healing trauma . 🙏🏽🎄💜 here’s to a better Christmas and healthier new year

[@Ziltoid41189]

Do you have updates?

[@jonesmom5]

Bravo Trish. I applaud your courage for telling your story on such a public forum, ripe with naysayers. Healing happens. Glad you found yours and that you are bringing it to others.

[@ajr4187]

i wish this was longer, what a wonderful talk, I could listen to her for hours.

[@starscott22]

Absolutely love how passionate, earnest, and vulnerable she is in her approach to this talk. What a strong person.

[@karend169]

EMDR is amazing.

[@Anna-worriesme]

I had PTSD 30 years after a traumatic event when I finally told my parents the story. I then saw a therapist for EMDR sessions for 3 months. A miraculous release for me! However during this therapy, I had a tendency to experience re-traumatisation. I was very vulnerable to experiencing trauma echoes.

[@randygonzalez5758]

thank you for sharing info on your experience. I'm looking to do this, and it's nice to hear other people's stories. Thx!

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

I have started doing it this month, so it will be several sessions for July and August, 2021 and then a couple in September and October. It's tough going doing this. I felt tears and laughter at the same time during one session, and in many cases I wanted to breathe and relieve negative energy by breathing and sighing.

[@khecidsdragons7777]

EMDR is a powerful and effective tool. Therapists should screen for dissociative disorders first, however, and seek training in protocols for such. Dissociation and repeated, severe trauma backgrounds require careful handling.

[@PassBluntBoss]

thank you i cant explain how much this didnt work for me i wish it did

[@SomethingxXxSpanish]

I didn't think about that, thank you for pointing that out, good thing to know before hand.

[@pmbluemoon]

WOW. My therapist is quitting to open his own EMDR office, and I was curious, but watching more of these KZbin people, makes me want to see what he has to offer me :) thank you for the videos and explanations!

[@rynezuzinec688]

I provide EMDR therapy and I find it applicable to some many presenting challenges. I’ve also done it myself and it was so helpful for me in my relationship

[@itscrawford]

I picked up EMDR after suffering from a collapsed lung a while back and it has helped greatly. I highly suggest others give it a try!

[@cherylwilsherlimberlife7210]

Hello, I'm sorry to hear this, did the emdr help? My friends lung has collapsed and wondered if this would help

[@robins3206]

I just started EMDR therapy today, I had no idea how much I had repressed. It all came to surface, very overwhelming!

[@kristiinman5364]

EMDR saved my life and freed me from my trauma its AMAZING

[@guccigirl9416]

I can totally relate. My dad was an alcoholic too and it haunts me daily. I can barely leave my house without having panic attacks

[@aloomaloo1427]

I m really sorry for you girl ! I can feel your pain

[@starborn2761]

I start emdr therapy and this has really helped calm me

[@Anna-3084]

My therapist wants me to try this, and I honestly can't wait. I've heard nothing but good things about EMDR

[@KennyC72]

After doing some EMDR and wanting to learn more I am came across your TED Talk. Good stuff. God Bless!

[@milaap7313]

Excellent talk! Thanks for using the word `compassion` as well as saying it with honesty. Thanks for the talk, I will try that therapy asap.

[@WTFSMCF]

EMDR is the absolute best therapy I’ve ever experienced out of years and years of counseling.

[@donnabowman9059]

I have found tapping also is healing.

[@fabbiotec]

I am starting EMDR now and I am FULL OF HOPE :)

[@lawrencedavis5459]

Can you share? I tried it and had no effect.

[@fabbiotec]

Lawrence Davis it is absolutely amazing!!!!!!

[@Caitlin11ify]

Hope it went really well for you. 🤞

[@DanielOrellana]

how is the process going?

[@Venom0496]

EMDR is the closer to time travel will ever get

[@GlobetrottingMusicologist]

It's all subjective. A terrible event can also be the loss of a pet. I found that after lengthy trauma (EMDR) therapy with a therapist I still needed to do a lot of Emotional Self Management. Perhaps for life? I found the book Acupressure for the Emotions (incorporating EMDR) really good. It was recommended to me by my doctor.

[@shannonmelidonis4371]

NovaScotiaChick there's that. I've had EMDR for two years, and felt better in whole new ways after every session, but then I also figured out a very normal food that was messing with my emotions, makes me all 'why am I even here'.. to learn that I feel happy again, not just free, because I cut out that one thing is definitely icing on the cake that was starting to get a little dry. What I'm saying is there could be a million reasons why you're not getting to where you feel content. Stay open eyed and keep looking x

[@jazzsounds8159]

Could you explain what foods triggered your emotions Shannon? Thanks sincerely.

[@tonyasch194]

You are brilliant!!!! EMDR is actually great too in my opinion but l prefer the rapid version. EMDR is taking forever

[@edithzamora2220]

Ugh I really hope emdr can heal me from being disconnected from my self and my kids and family 😢 I don’t want to live this way anymore

[@m.n.d5949]

Just discovering this. Thank u for the info.

[@stiarait]

I would like to hear the most extreme cases. Everyone's trauma is not the same

[@pound4pound740]

Tiara Burns I feel like mines is, it feels like I’m getting chased every time I’m out of my room and every noise I hear or movement I see from others feels like I’m in danger or a threat and that’s when my symptoms shows from red eyes, watery eyes, head twitching, body shaking, sweaty hands, feet etc....

[@jenster29]

It doesn't matter. It FEELS the same.

[@benjmainthompson1322]

I am waiting to train as an EMDR therapist and am a trauma survivor.

[@Tamarinera23]

Agree that this talk is not as rigorous in it's standards, which is too bad: it is just a qualitative description of her personal experience. Those who'd like to read more about trauma and healing might find this book useful: he describes several powerful techniques for traumatized people to heal. _The Body Keeps the Score_, by Bessel van der Kolk.

[@irinapetrescu68]

I am currently reading this book.

[@rachelsikaaa]

I'm going for my first session this week and now I'm excited after watching this video

[@jenster29]

How did it go? I start tomorrow

[@rachelsikaaa]

@@jenster29 It went very well it's emotional but also gives you a lot of clarity and understanding of your trauma.

[@mariemorris4435]

Thanks so so much for this I’m start edmr tomorrow been so anxious to start it but after this I’m looking forward to hopefully getting my life back ❤

[@rachelthomson1980]

How did it work out for you?

[@Healinglove]

Anxiety can cause dry mouth, I imagine she learned to take deep breathes, it might now be subconscious. Give her a break, no one on here is perfection. 🥰

[@OtoMagaldadze]

Those ted microphones are too sensitive. Person's mouth sounds shouldn't be audible.

[@meghanlindseyml3]

I can't concentrate on what she's saying! Those noises🤢

[@kikiperry4924]

I do not agree. I appreciate hearing her clearly with the emotion invested in being on stage.

[@GLOmorous22]

Kiki perry it's not a question of emotion but rather her need to take a sip if water, cause her mouth is super dry

[@GLOmorous22]

I thought I was the only one who felt this way

[@louiealcala3623]

the mikes are ok, she's breathing heavily, she's anxious

[@exploringwitheve2787]

Speechless. I will be starting EMDR and of course I did my research I honestly can’t wait.

[@Wesssss84]

That was beautiful I was so emotional watching that I’m definitely doing my homework on emdr

[@kayyynicole13]

I am hoping to do EMDR here within the next month or two. I was with a narcissist for 3 years.. and now that I'm out (recent) I am left feeling absolutely crazy. Embarrassed. Disgusted. With him and with myself. Horrible, horrible thoughts cross my mind. I'm ready for this.

[@foxyshazaam3310]

I just left my narcissistic ex and am looking into finding a therapist to help me. I feel the way you do and feel like it will never get better. God bless you

[@prosperitymagnet888]

This content is a lifesaver. Thank you so much.

[@123wordbird321]

i had emdr after my deployment and so I did ptsd for 3 minutes and all the emsd was gone in like hours of doing pmdr treatments.

[@robbieanderson227]

Emdr is amazing, equally amazing is breathing techniques, yoga and meditation are magical extra tools you can pull out at any time

[@indiehipstervibe]

Hmm I think I need this therapy

[@quinibienestarvisual]

Thank you 😊

[@yonikurn8562]

I found it interesting that the past can still hurts us even if it’s not there anymore,even if the people who caused us pains have been forgiven.I do want to forget my past but it seems like it’s a part of my memory and everytime I would remember it,I can’t help but feel helpless as if I am a child again as if I reliving it again.

[@LoneWolf-zk8gx]

@timwins31 Interesting! Can you tell about your experience with CBT?

[@embunpagi1027]

i am experience years and years in C-PTSD condition, because of long abandonment trauma, can't really get profesional emdr i think in my area, so i try using emdr video on youtube with little knowlegde about emdr from googling. on first try i lost sad emotional about my biggest trauma, really want to try this everyday and see the result.

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

Me too. Using KZbin....

[@Beenthereduntht]

Has it worked for either of u. Using utube edmr? Curious. I want to as well

[@luddity]

Moving eyes rapidly from left to right also happens while reading.

[@mylifejen6372]

Julia Lerner reading can be quite healing as well!

[@sallybrown2340]

I lost my husband 6 months ago today, had to give him CPR but he passed away before my eyes. I am so traumatized by this and am trying eye movement therapy tomorrow for the first time. Wish me luck as I can’t keep blocking this. It’s so traumatic. And I miss him so much it’s so painful 💔💔💔

[@newmindsetdaily]

@sallybrown2340 - Sorry for your loss. How did therapy go? How are you doing?

[@megazw7740]

I’ve just started EMDR for Cptsd. I’ve had two sessions and am feeling really disorientated and fearful. I’m hopeful it will help but right now I’m just feeling sad and scared.

[@emilyc3000]

I just started tonight. Hang in there. We can do this.

[@megazw7740]

@@emilyc3000 thanks girl! Starting to feel heaps better. Good luck with it x

[@liabeachy]

I’ll be starting that in a couple of weeks but I got concerned when the therapist said it will get worse after treatment for a few days then it gets better , is this what happened to you ? How r u now ?

[@megazw7740]

@@liabeachy yeah, it got pretty bad, I'm not gonna lie. I was a mess for about 3 or 4 days but it got so much better afterwards! I feel great now and things that used to trigger me don't anymore! Do it, it's so worth it in the long run. Just have some good support ready for those first few days! You're therapist might be able to suggest what to do after a session depending on how you're feeling, ie grounding yourself, lying down, being around people. Good luck with it and keep us posted!

[@liabeachy]

Thanks I’ll keep you posted . I’m glad you got over it as it sounded awful but if it helps I’ll try it I’m over feeling like this . 🙏🏽🎄x

[@Steak_frites]

"It proved exactly what I thought was true about myself. I wasn't good enough there was something wrong with me. It was also a reminder that I didn't feel safe. I didn't feel protected by my teacher in the same way I felt towards my father at home." ❤

[@danter1126]

Can we do this on our own? No one administers EMDR in our place. How long is it per session?

[@BecsWorld]

i wasn't sure so i googled it and this is what Joseph Weiss, Ph.D. (anxiety and panic disorder specialist from Seattle) said: "Is Do It Yourself EMDR Possible? The short answer: partially. It is possible to learn how to cope with the anxiety and distress that comes up from experiencing a traumatic memory. Being able to handle these moments effectively can help in your recovery process. However, obtaining the full benefits of EMDR requires being able to talk with a therapist to process the memories and resolve them. His or her support can be helpful for stretching yourself to face memories that you may be more tempted to avoid. The result is a more in-depth process than what you would get alone."

[@danter1126]

@@BecsWorld Thank you so much!

[@katykins2010]

I have so much trauma though, extreme cptsd I don’t know where to even start or how it’s possible with everything I have endured 😢

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Great presentation Tricia.

[@pepperann123456]

Thank you so much

[@patrickjeffersonogbamen542]

I have anxiety over 4years.. but I'll fight it.. but emdr videos I wach it I'm fill great

[@seabadger6535]

Patrickjefferson Ogbamen fighting anxiety doesnt work bro. Fighting your emotions is exactly what causes repression.

[@shannonmelidonis4371]

Seeing someone professionally for EMDR is effective in a whole new way than just trying by yourself. It's worth every single penny.

[@suzihazlove4979]

What videos? I cant afford the therapy.

[@yonikurn8562]

Few minutes of this video just reminded me of my childhood.It’s like “flashback” !!! How can I get the EMDR Therapy? I’ve been traumatized for more than 2 decades on a regular basis.

[@Honey-ik4vd]

Look up an experienced emdr therapist in your area on google. Be careful as all therapists aren't equal but from my experience with emdr it works absolutely amazing....it changed my life and I no longer think or have panic attacks about my childhood trauma on a daily basis after just a few months of therapy.

[@eleanorburchett1275]

Thank you so much. I have just been referred for emdr and this is so reassuring

[@italiangal56]

It has helped me !

[@martyschwebel6407]

You are an excellent speaker! I am just about to start training in EMDR. Thank you so much for this video and your talk. I will refer to it again and again

[@abhishekvyas9222]

Backpack as in like George Clooney from Up in the air. Im recently found this therapy on KZbin, will try for sure.

[@elizabethredmond4585]

Great work ❤

[@ciaran6309]

What about if you can't remember the memeory

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

Very interesting do you treat a lot of patients that have ADHD. The ADHD -Emotion connection is so strong.

[@FastandFuriousJENN]

☮️ Hello ! If anyone knows good videos explaining how ERMD works, please share a link. Thank YOU! 🕉

[@BooBooJonez]

I wonder if REM sleep, EMDR and dyslexia are all related? I wonder if my problems comprehending things I try and read stem from the rapid eye movement when my eyes jump all around the page? Maybe my rapid eye movement during reading is a result of layers of childhood trauma? Maybe dyslexia is a symptom of childhood trauma? I wish I could get good help for this but everyone seem tied to the whipping post of insurance. It seems insurances don't like paying out for emotional help and I can't afford help without it. I'm 58 and I just want to leave it all behind. I want to be able to move on without the tax burden of what I had no control of, from when I was in the care of the people responsible for me.

[@fabyvaldez9186]

BooBooJonez have you think about going to another country (Mexico for instance) and find a certified therapist that speaks english or an american therapist practicing there so that you afford it? I m mexican and been looking for the therapy here and I've found a couple of them in Mexico city or Monterrey. I hope you can find the solution you need.

[@RobbinPerry]

BooBooJonez Have you ever thought about checking to see if you're a candidate for visual therapy and have you ever gone to an eye doctor? My daughter has Strabismus & she bought a book that helped her out a bit. They sell books on the net that strengthen the eye muscles through the usage of eye exercises. My daughter was a slow reader due to her Strabismus and she always had a great deal of trouble keeping her place when she read. Writing & spelling were her biggest challenge though. She's very intelligent but her visual memory has always been exceptionally poor so she always had issues with spelling & remembering directions. To this very day, she can't drive anywhere without a GPS in the car & her prescription eyeglasses. When she was little, she would always remember how to spell words out loud because her auditory memory was superb but she would often fail her spelling tests due to her always losing her place. She also skipped lines and entire paragraphs when she read. Sometimes, she even caught herself reading backwards & she would often write things backwards. I realized that her vision was the main culprit when I discovered that she had no issues memorizing things out loud. She would even memorize a small collection of books or short stories after I would frequently read them to her out loud at bedtime. Years ago, I sent her to a couple of doctors for an evaluation and none of them thought that she had dyslexia so they referred her to a pediatric opthamologist/surgeon instead. My daughter also suffered from chronic migraines which was caused by a significant amount of eye strain. In fact, she still gets them to this very day because she is an avid reader. Her prescription eyeglasses were so strong that her ophthalmologist was always concerned about her retina detaching (which would result in permanent blindness without emergency eye surgery). Today, she reads at least 2-3 books a week but she still takes a long time copying things & she continues to suffer from terrible migraines. Unfortunately, her left eye is still wondering to the left. Several years ago, her brain used to receive two separate images (due to the misalignment in her eyes). This obviously, caused some confusion. As a result of this confusion, her brain ended up blocking the image from her effected left eye. As she reads, words seem to jump off of the pages that they are on so now, she uses a Kindle Fire & she enlarges the text. She also uses a magnifying glass but some eye doctors recommend prism glasses, eye patching and/or bifocals. She also uses the freeware program known as Calibre to add spaces between each paragraph in the ebooks that she purchases online. Anyway, I would still look into visual therapy if you have issues with your vision, if the letters in the words, that you write, are either smashed together or they're written sparsely apart (like the spacing is so far apart that it appears to be the beginning of an entirely new word), if you're constantly losing your place, if words seem to jump right off of the page and most importantly, if your auditory memory is exceptionally good but your visual memory is poor. You might have Strabismus or convergence insufficiency. I believe dyslexics typically have issues with both their auditory & visual memory whereas individuals with eye issues only have problems with their visual memory and their depth of perception. My daughter is also terrible at sports due to her eye issues and constantly bumps into things (klutziness) or reaches for things that are too far away and misses. She also couldn't catch a ball to save her own life (which isn't a diss. . .it's simply due to her eye issues). If any of this sounds familiar, you might have a vision problem. In fact, a large percentage of children and adults with this issue are often misdiagnosed as dyslexics. You can find additional symptoms on many visual therapy sites. My daughter had eye surgery when she was only five years old. Unfortunately, the surgery didn't fix the problem. Instead, it just made her eyes more esthetically pleasing. After all, kids can be quite vicious at times but her doctor caught the problem a little too late which resulted in her brain blocking out the additional image(s) in her effected left eye. That's why she has issues with her depth of perception. Best of luck! I sincerely hope that the info helps!

[@dhL17]

dyslexia is MUCH more than just reading issues. the disadvantages of dyslexia are spelling and reading, but the advantages of dyslexia are spacial imaging, holistic thinking, narrative thinking, etc who specialize in big picture thinking. it's why 40% of self made millionaires are dylexic and many of the world greats in science, sports, and entertainment are also dyslexic, eg. Einstein, Mohammad Ali, Robin William, Orlando Bloom. don't be discouraged by your dyslexia!

[@xo7499]

Have you looked into youtube videos or books on EMDR? I am freshly new to this and I wonder if the videos on here would be useful

[@davidmark1673]

Dyslexics do seem to be more susceptible to trauma but dyslexia seems to be a neurological condition not caused by anything emotional. As a traumatised dyslexic I've found EMDR to be profoundly helpful (and very efficient)

[@florortiz2801]

I'm starting tomorrow!!!

[@jenster29]

How did it go?

[@florortiz2801]

It's been amazing!!! I'm still going to my therapist. It has helped me tremendously, I'm still having some things to work on, but I've been able to let go and understand things that were super hidden in my subconscious. Now I can say I'm happy, I'm content,. and more importantly I feel free from trauma. It has been tough cause I had to relive some pailful things, and it takes time for the Brain to incorporate what has happen I. one session, and sometimes it seems that nothing has happen, but looking back I can see how Ive changed, I mean I'm still being the same person but I'm more me and my behavior is not conditioned by trauma. It takes time to realize the growth. I recommend!

[@gracelilyyoshua328]

Shalom Tricia! The LORD bless n restore U IJN Amen! 👐👐👐💕

[@sweetiepie4328]

My therapist will be trained soon and I will report back as a client of edmr

[@shannonmelidonis4371]

Sweetie Pie Woot Woot!

[@morganlilly4527]

Any update? 😊

[@conman20000]

For people that did this, how many sessions did it take yah?

[@user-xv3bk1nw6i]

I tried EMDR for mental health/c-ptsd and it did nothing. Huge waste of time and $

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

Not everything works for everyone, keep looking, there's always something that works eventually.

[@caseyarrr3728]

I still don't get how this works though. I do therapy and take psych meds and go to self help groups, which all generally help my depression/addiction/anxiety. I don't get how just moving your eyes back and forth help you overcome mental illness..

[@Remy1522]

It works is amazing go to one session and try it. You won't be disappointed.

[@Honey-ik4vd]

Imagine it like opening pandoras box of your mind since that rapid eye movement triggers a part of your mind that processes and work with information....which when you visualize these traumas whilst accessing that part of your brain in s controlled environment, it gets better. That's the reason why you have PTSD, your brain is constantly trying to process those horrible memories by bringing them up constantly to the point of meltdowns and flashbacks....emdr helps your brain let go, showing it the memories are just that, memories

[@Iguanas1979]

In fact she does not explain it, but it is neuroscience. Read something about neuroplasticity and our built in ability to retrain our brains. EMDR helps with specific areas of your brain that have stored information from traumatic experiences. You can retrain those areas to a healing point.

[@frepi]

While her testimony is compelling, her delivery makes her look like a acting student her first time on the stage. That is what I don't like about TEDx talks. It looks like they select their speakers on how entertaining they are instead of how interesting the topic exposed is.

[@apalboi1985]

Great video!

[@positivevibesonly86]

Was just advised of this. Wow. Thanks for sharing.🌹

[@mtnpfi]

I would like to know if there are any viewers out there who have healed themselves with the help of EMDR videos (and if yes, can recommend one/some). I know, that doing it with a therapist is recommended (please do not emphasize this, if you comment, I am thoroughly aware of this!) - but it is not possible for everybody to get professional help.

[@Camzwinget]

EMDR is what heals the trauma. I am proof of that, after my EMDR treatments I have now found that my meditation has become more effective.

[@SkyFawkes87]

I imagine it would be challenging if not impossible. First, you'd need something to effectively provide the bi-lateral stimulation (eye movement, hand buzzes, ear beeps, etc.) that doesn't distract from processing. Second, EMDR is most effective when fidelity to the model is upheld, because it's not *just* bi-lateral stimulation and processing. The clinician is there to help move through various stages, to help facilitate the processing piece, and to recognize if you move "out of the window" (where EMDR is most effective - aka you have to be able to have some kind of affect regulation), or recognize when it's time to move on among other things. I understand that it is often difficult to get professional help based on geographical location, insurance difficulties (depending on where you live and what your country/state/whatever provides), scheduling, so on and so forth, but for therapeutic modalities such as EMDR I'd say it's pretty crucial. I'd say try to find a clinician near you with a more flexible schedule and a sliding fee scale if possible, or who's willing to do pro-bono work if it's time and cost that are the issue. More community service agencies are now also adopting EMDR. There are some types of therapy that you can use apps for (at least for a more low-key version of those modalities), but I wouldn't say that EMDR is one of them quite yet. Best of luck to you!

[@jessamylebeau6885]

Olivia Kissper ASMR has a wonderful EMDR session video you should check out. The EMDR portion of the video is about fifteen minutes long, and very potent.

[@amberphelpsschweda6029]

Try using biolateral healing when anxious. You can find it on KZbin

[@julianbashir1235]

EMDR is a trademarked method that, yes, can be effective, but in the end the whole brain re-wiring process can be done by yourself for free. The creator of EMDR did it all by herself as well. It's all about how strong you are and how much you can handle. I can easily retraumatize myself and deal with the emotions but someone else may not be able to do that and needs a skilled therapist. It's all about the power of YOUR brain. In the end only you can help yourself. Cheers.

[@blacklatinabutterflycortez6354]

I could feel Ms. Walsh get sad when that photo of her father appeared on the screen. I'm so sorry 😞. I know he is a proud dad. 🙂

[@robinlox99]

Thanks

[@emmerz22]

I’m trying it for the first time next week, and I cannot waiiiiiiit

[@MM-jw3cd]

Can you share your experience?

[@JHKeil]

How did it go?

[@kikiperry4924]

How did it go? Hope it went well

[@davidmark1673]

How did it go?

[@savvyhealing]

Meh B How are you now?

[@kiva822]

Have they done the study where they have one group do EMDR without the eye movements and one group with? When I was trained, they hadn't done that study yet...The rest of EMDR is solid CBT w/ mindfullness. I'm not convinced the eye movements do anything...

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

I have done 1300+ sessions as a therapist. When the person is ready to get deep (it is intense), the results are just as she reports.

[@kiva822]

@@geoffreymerrifield5666 I acknowledge the procedure works, but my gut says it's just the CBT script coupled with structured distraction / reflection time that allows for the access / integration. I'm not convinced the finger waving and bi-lateral does anything other than provide the aforementioned.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Yes but the cbt without the structured distraction is usually not effective with trauma. The key part is that which brings the event/emotions to the surface. When that happens without the emdr tools, that’s great, and trauma work gets done, but in my experience it’s rare and far less intense. Most people have tried that several times with poor results, which is why they are so enthusiastic about emdr.

[@cherylwilsherlimberlife7210]

I had this done and it released trauma from my brain, no need to go into the story it allowed my brain to allow the integration and not keep replaying without completion and resolution

[@kiva822]

@@cherylwilsherlimberlife7210 That doesn't mean the finger waving was doing anything. I'm approaching this like a scientist. I want to know if the part that sets it apart from CBT is doing anything.

[@JJGuardian]

I've had mixed results. I'm beginning to suspect that the effectiveness of EMDR is in part determined by your perception of trauma. My mother hated men and hated children. At 53, CPTSD was diagnosed from childhood which I never had any clue I had. EMDR was used to uncover a bad beating I took at a pre-verbal age. I know it was bad because I got to relive the wacks to the head and spent a week limping from a none existent leg injury. The EMDR immediately cleared up rage issues related to PTSD but all of the "trauma Attachment" issues remain. The automatic Negative thoughts and trust issues are completely out of control. The need for escape routes and hiding places is still very present. I think the key was that I wasn't aware I suffered trauma. When I was having my head rammed against walls as a 9 year old, I didn't know I was being abused, "that's what every kid got for being bad" from my perspective. I'm not ashamed by it or really hurt by it, that's just how it was. But the symptoms of "Trauma Attachment" are very real and now that I've been taught to recognize them, I can see I suffer from them all the time even after 3.5 YEARS of bi-weekly Trauma therapy treatment with EMDR.

[@Renofirefly30]

Damn man, I wish you the best. That's a horrible experience to have.

[@KwanzaaJuice]

Can any of these KZbin vids about EMDR actually SAY WHAT IT IS PLEASE? What is it? What do you do? How does it work?? Anyone??

[@tinkerbellys]

Just watch back and forth and then let anything come in your mind. It annoyed me when it wasn’t explained to me either

[@JuliatheVideoEditor]

I can’t handle the wet mouth sounds. Couldn’t make it more than 4:38 mins in. I wish this lecture had a better microphone.

[@junedevaney286]

Same