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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@dearcole123]

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

[@ShannaBee1985]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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..

[@kodyjames6784]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@fleite34]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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???

[@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!!!

[@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?

[@riahray]

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

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

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

[@cierrafromme]

I've heard some great things about EMDR, my first session is tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@newmindsetdaily]

@cierrafromme - How did it go? How are you doing today?

[@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.

[@TheScrapbrat]

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

[@robins3206]

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

[@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

[@karend169]

EMDR is amazing.

[@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.

[@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!

[@ajr4187]

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

[@Venom0496]

EMDR is the closer to time travel will ever get

[@Anna-3084]

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

[@kristiinman5364]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@starborn2761]

I start emdr therapy and this has really helped calm me

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@KennyC72]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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. 🥰

[@indiehipstervibe]

Hmm I think I need this therapy

[@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?

[@stylesr6779]

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

[@stylesr6779]

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

[@benjmainthompson1322]

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

[@m.n.d5949]

Just discovering this. Thank u for the info.

[@luddity]

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

[@mylifejen6372]

Julia Lerner reading can be quite healing as well!

[@tonyasch194]

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

[@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." ❤

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Great presentation Tricia.

[@exploringwitheve2787]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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 ❤

[@rachelthomson9180]

How did it work out for you?

[@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

[@pepperann123456]

Thank you so much

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

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

[@Wesssss84]

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

[@prosperitymagnet888]

This content is a lifesaver. Thank you so much.

[@catherinesinclair7727]

EMDR works. None of your parents problems are your fault.

[@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

[@quinibienestarvisual]

Thank you 😊

[@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? 😊

[@italiangal56]

It has helped me !

[@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!

[@eleanorburchett1275]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@gracelilyyoshua328]

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

[@abhishekvyas9222]

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

[@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....

[@pgh412east]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@positivevibesonly7763]

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

[@emailkirsie]

What if your head is a chaos and it's hard getting clear images in your head? Then is this still possible?

[@marianarodriguez9259]

yes! You don't have to have any clear memories. Trauma saves the memories all over the place, EMDR integrates the communication of that messy saved trauma with the prefrontal cortex and heals itself.

[@elizabethredmond4585]

Great work ❤

[@HonestlyAnnaFun]

Very helpful!

[@apalboi1985]

Great video!

[@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

[@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.

[@ciaran6309]

What about if you can't remember the memeory

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@freeelectricity9476]

can u guys hear that breathing style she used during this presentation, hmm i think that helps.

[@Jbutterfly9]

Ik snap niet waarom zo iemand met jeugd problemen mij stalkt en het afreageert op mij.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

Does this treatment help with deep childhood trauma? The idea of years of therapy doesn't appeal to me.

[@ICaptureGodsArt]

Yes it does and it does not take a year or years of therapy. My counsellor quit talk therapy because this works. She's had a thousand clients and only two were not helped, mainly because they had no conscious memory of the trauma.

[@Honey-ik4vd]

Even non conscious memories can be treated as the emotions can be treated....but you need an extremely experienced therapist and a willing subject. Emdr takes a few months for a lot of people for a session every week or so, depends on the person

[@lanagievski1540]

It absolutely does. I myself have years of deep intense childhood trauma and EMDR has been helping tremendously. EMDR alongside CBT has done wonders for my health and function

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

@@Honey-ik4vd Yes, I have had four sessions so far over two weeks. And then I am going back in three weeks for two sessions back to back one day and then one session the next day. I'll do a few here and there over the next few months. The therapist said it differs per person, but often 6 sessions can shift a lot for many people. So I guess that would translate to roughly six weeks for a lot of people. I'm patient. I've got a few months.