How EMDR Psychotherapy works in your brain

Do you know how EMDR psychotherapy works in your brain? In this animation narrated by Esly Carvalho, Ph.D., you will see how the basic concepts of the brain work together. It shows us what EMDR does in this amazing biological machine and how it can be helpful for treating and healing traumas, anxiety, depression, phobias, and other mental and emotional health issues.
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[@user-vj8hu5mr5p]

As a person from the Middle East, I did not know this technique until recently, and I have already benefited from it after the failure of cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that millions of people around the world need this technique and do not know anything about it. 

[@fitGURL67]

Certified EMDR Therapist here, this is an excellent explanation. I will add it to the videos that I share with clients.

[@dwayne2232]

This page does not have enough space to give you all of the A++++++++ that this video deserves... Thank you, I got it now!!!

[@eslycarvalho8994]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words. We just wanted to give people a simple explanation for a complex process, in the hopes that more people will seek out help. We now have the tools to help people in a way we could not before. You made my day!

[@plurrslurpee]

I'm talking with my trauma specialist about treatments. EMDR has been brought up, and I wanted some more info. I'm scared to focus on these horrible memories, but it gives me hope my CPTSD and anxiety/panic disorders can be calmed. My perceived fears are strong. I know it's irrational, but my brain isn't listening to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 Thank you for this video.

[@onlypearls4651]

My EMDR therapist explained how it works in the brain prior to my first session. I think that having an understanding of the mechanism of action can help in making use of this therapeutic technique. It has helped my immensely.

[@Kate-gt2wo]

Same. Just once, 20 years ago and the incessant dreams have stopped. I also lost my ability to 'dissociate'. I miss that at times :-) sort of. Around that time I read a book called "The Courage to Heal". I strongly recommend it. Stay strong.

[@paulabrown5243]

Thank you for this simple, easy to understand video on EMDR.

[@nestibruno1]

What a great, clear and practical explanation of EMDR! Thanks a lot

[@debbiemckenna5]

Thank u for explaining it like you did. I have PTSD from having EMOTIONAL ABUSE from my VERY NARCISSISTIC dad and Alcoholic mom who is dead. Anyway I have my 1st session Tomorrow! I have tried other types of therapy such as talk, CBT and others. I had some sessions with TMS which WORKED AMAZINGLY FOR ME! It was like being able to see colors for the first time!!!It It is sooooo Expensive! I don’t have the money anymore. BUT I WILL FIND a way.Y BECAUSE I AM TIRED OF JUST EXISTING AND. NOT LIVING! I hope this works as everyone claims! I am willing to try! I PRAY TO GOD IT DOES!. I just I feel CONSTANT DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY for 50 yrs. I don’t have ANY good memories EXCEPT THE DAYs MYSON AND TWIN GIRS WERE BORN. My.son is 21 and my girls are 20 and I am ONLY 53yrs old. I feel like I am 93! Please 🙏

[@simonfujiyama]

Very cool & cute illustration

[@gailledillabough]

Great explanation! Thank you!

[@Eli-si5xy]

This is really helpful and insightful! You explained it so clearly and very easy to understand. Thanks!

[@UnderTheSameSun693]

Shared. Best explanation

[@Chalice441]

Thank you for making this video!

[@irenahabe2855]

Great. Thank you.

[@EphremBWill]

Very expressive!

[@andreafortes9578]

Great video! Thank you!

[@jeffreyparker5942]

This therapy has helped us so much thank you

[@lesleyM84]

omigosh this was SO helpful!!!

[@user-tu6sh3by4k]

Awesome! Thank you for this, very well explained!

[@erintobiasz]

Outstanding! Thank you!

[@user-ng5gp9yv6r]

Se puede harcerlo en Frances también por favor? Muchas gracias

[@stanleyplock1181]

EMDR reminds me of Robert Monroe's Hemi-Sync and how hypnotists use a swinging pocket watch to induce a relaxed state of consciousness. Is there a similarity? In Hemi-Sync, the speed synchronizes the brain waves to a specific frequency. (Alpha, Beta, Theta, etc.)

[@JessyeGates]

good

[@ilovepickle]

💯💯

[@2007cgarza]

I think I'm moving through a car accident trauma from a few months ago, but I continue to be distrustful of others driving me on the road (I was a passenger). I still cringe when I think the person driving isn't as aware of their surroundings as I am hyperaware now. Is that an EMDR issue or more?

[@gailledillabough]

Talking with a therapist who is trained in EMDR can assist you in determining if this is something that can be addressed using EMDR.

[@eslycarvalho8994]

A clinical evaluation would be important, but I would recommend trying EMDR on that issue and see what happens.

[@notebookluvr]

Thank you. But what if you don't know what exact experience is causing these problems for you? I was in an abusive home for 4 years as a young child, and there was daily abuse. I was almost killed on two different occasions. When I think of those two experiences, I don't feel scared. At least now I don't, 40+ years later. But I still experience anxiety and panic attacks in my life, now. More than I ever have.

[@ambermunster4704]

Hi, I have done EMDR and am considered to have complex PTSD which means I experienced many interpersonal traumas growing up, as it sounds like you did. What has worked for me is doing EMDR on one of the memories, whether it causes distress when I think about it or not because I am really good at repressing emotions and bodily sensations as a self defense mechanism. I rarely feel distressed by the memory but since I study psychology I am able to connect my anxiety back to certain times of my life and then I pick a memory that I think best represents the traumatic experience I want to work through. I didn't immediately feel better in regard to the memory but I noticed a few weeks later how much my anxiety had improved and months later I see even more of an improvement. The thing with EMDR is it isn't a quick fix, you won't leave the session feeling cured, you might leave it feeling slightly worse because the brain is working to reprocess the memory. You will likely feel tired after an EMDR session and may have weird dreams (any *legit* EMDR therapist will explain this to you). So I highly recommend trying it out and see if it works for you. I would also recommend looking for a therapist with a *current* EMDRIA license because I almost started EMDR with a non-license clinician and it could've been bad. I can try to answer any other questions you have, this worked for me and something else might work for you so keep an open mind. I began doing EMDR after going on vacation and not being able to enjoy a second of it because I was triggered the whole time. It sounds like you might be getting to a similar point and no one deserves to feel that way. I hope you get the help you deserve :)

[@eslycarvalho8994]

Your brain knows and EMDR can help you "figure it out". Anxiety and panic reflect the sense of danger, of being in constant danger. EMDR can calm down your brain and assure it that the danger is over, and that you are safe from that now. It's worth the try. Seek out an experienced EMDR therapist

[@kategallagher3033]

Similar memories are targeted when you’re working with one memory because the trauma response is stored in the same area. Read The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk.

[@maddarena]

@@ambermunster4704 Thanks for this, it's really helpful. Suppressed emotions are my problem. Most therapies don't work that well if the emotion doesn't resurface.