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Let's Talk EMDR - Healing Beyond Boundaries: Culturally Sensitive EMDR Therapy

Healing Beyond Boundaries: Culturally Sensitive EMDR Therapy

04/15/25 • 29 min

Let's Talk EMDR

We explore the intersection of culture and trauma healing through the lens of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Our guest expert, EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Jessica Crunkleton, LMFT, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, CADAC II, shares insights into how EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach, can be adapted to be culturally sensitive, ensuring that clients from diverse backgrounds feel seen, understood, and respected throughout their healing journey.

We delve into the importance of cultural awareness in trauma therapy, addressing how different cultural beliefs, values, and experiences influence the healing process. From understanding cultural nuances to integrating cultural competence into EMDR practices, this conversation provides valuable tools for clinicians and educators.

Whether you are a mental health professional looking to enhance your practice or someone curious about how therapy can better align with your cultural identity, this episode offers meaningful perspectives on fostering inclusivity and healing in trauma therapy. Please tune in to learn how culturally sensitive EMDR therapy can empower individuals to overcome trauma in ways that honor their unique cultural stories.

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Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay

Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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We explore the intersection of culture and trauma healing through the lens of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Our guest expert, EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Jessica Crunkleton, LMFT, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, CADAC II, shares insights into how EMDR, a powerful therapeutic approach, can be adapted to be culturally sensitive, ensuring that clients from diverse backgrounds feel seen, understood, and respected throughout their healing journey.

We delve into the importance of cultural awareness in trauma therapy, addressing how different cultural beliefs, values, and experiences influence the healing process. From understanding cultural nuances to integrating cultural competence into EMDR practices, this conversation provides valuable tools for clinicians and educators.

Whether you are a mental health professional looking to enhance your practice or someone curious about how therapy can better align with your cultural identity, this episode offers meaningful perspectives on fostering inclusivity and healing in trauma therapy. Please tune in to learn how culturally sensitive EMDR therapy can empower individuals to overcome trauma in ways that honor their unique cultural stories.

Resources

Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay

Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay

Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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Resources

Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay




Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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