
Healing Families: How EMDR Therapy Can Help
10/15/24 • 36 min
Families come in many shapes and sizes. No matter how big or small, families matter for many reasons. This episode is dedicated to exploring the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for families. Join us as we delve into how EMDR can help families heal from trauma, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Amy Wagner, LMFT, LMHC, discusses how EMDR therapy can heal.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply interested in family dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to support your family's emotional healing and resilience journey. Tune in to discover how EMDR can help you and your loved ones build stronger, more connected relationships.
Resources
- How EMDR Therapy Helps Families and Individuals with Disabilities, Family Therapy Magazine, March/April 2024, Volume 23, No. 2
- EMDR Group Therapy, Editors Reg Morrow Robinson and Safa Kemal Kaptan, Springer Publishing, November 2023
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Families come in many shapes and sizes. No matter how big or small, families matter for many reasons. This episode is dedicated to exploring the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for families. Join us as we delve into how EMDR can help families heal from trauma, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant Amy Wagner, LMFT, LMHC, discusses how EMDR therapy can heal.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply interested in family dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to support your family's emotional healing and resilience journey. Tune in to discover how EMDR can help you and your loved ones build stronger, more connected relationships.
Resources
- How EMDR Therapy Helps Families and Individuals with Disabilities, Family Therapy Magazine, March/April 2024, Volume 23, No. 2
- EMDR Group Therapy, Editors Reg Morrow Robinson and Safa Kemal Kaptan, Springer Publishing, November 2023
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
Previous Episode

EMDR Therapy for Immigrants
An immigrant is someone who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. The United States of America is well known for its rich history of immigrants. That said, not every immigrant's story is the same, no matter the home country they leave or the new country they call home. However, often, their pathways in immigrating from one country to another can be filled with trauma. Can EMDR therapy help? Yes, says Roberto Lara, LCSW.
We delve into the transformative world of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and its profound impact on immigrants facing trauma. Join us as we explore how this innovative therapeutic approach helps individuals navigate the complex emotional and psychological challenges often accompanying the immigrant experience.
Learn invaluable insights into how this method can assist immigrants in processing trauma related to displacement, cultural adjustment, and past experiences. We discuss:
- The fundamentals of EMDR therapy and its effectiveness in trauma recovery.
- Unique challenges faced by immigrants, including acculturation stress and past traumas.
- Real-life success stories and case studies illustrating the benefits of EMDR.
- Practical advice for therapists working with immigrant clients.
- Resources and support systems available for immigrants seeking EMDR therapy.
Whether you’re a mental health professional, an immigrant, or simply curious about innovative therapeutic approaches, this episode offers a deep dive into how EMDR can facilitate healing and resilience. Tune in for a compelling conversation that bridges cultural divides and fosters an understanding of mental health.
Resources
- Being Understood as an Immigrant- Liliana Baylon's TEDx Breckenridge
- What Should EMDR Therapists Know about Hispanic or Latinx Populations? Focal Point Blog, EMDR International Association, October 8, 2021.
- Go With That Magazine ®- EMDR International Association
- The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color (The Social Justice Handbook Series) by Natalie Y. Gutierrez, LMFT
- The Distance Between Us: A Memoir by Reyna Grande
- The Art and Science of EMDR: Helping Clinicians to Bridge the Path from Protocol to Practice by Rotem Brayer
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
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EMDR Therapy for Male Veterans
In this powerful episode, we delve into the transformative world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, tailored explicitly for male veterans. Join us as we explore the unique challenges faced by veterans dealing with trauma and the profound impact EMDR can have on their healing journey. Listen as EMDR therapist Lauren Rich, LCSW, discusses her extensive experience treating male veterans. Discover how EMDR helps to reprocess distressing memories and alleviate trauma symptoms, allowing for a renewed sense of hope and purpose.
Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, or someone interested in mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on healing. Tune in to learn how EMDR therapy can make a difference in the lives of those who have served.
Resources
- EMDR Therapy and the Military Toolkit (member login req), EMDRIA
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy video, EMDRIA
- EMDR Therapy Brochures for Clients (member login req), EMDRIA
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA Library
- EMDRIA Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.
Produced by Kim Howard, CAE
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
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