• The Talk Room: Episode 31 Understanding EMDR and Its Impact on Phobias

  • Aug 27 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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The Talk Room: Episode 31 Understanding EMDR and Its Impact on Phobias

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  • Welcome back to The Talk Room series, where we delve into how to be your best self through discussions on mental health and well-being. In today’s episode, Wendy and Ian are joined to explore the therapeutic technique of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and its effectiveness in treating phobias. Ian, a senior accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and founder of Hope Therapy and Counselling Services, welcomes Wendy, a highly experienced CBT psychotherapist, to explain this fascinating approach. Wendy breaks down the concept of EMDR, which was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. She explains how EMDR helps process traumatic memories using eye movements and bilateral stimulation, leading to reduced emotional intensity and improved emotional regulation. The episode offers a deep dive into how EMDR can specifically address various phobias, such as fears of spiders, heights, and social situations. Wendy shares real-life examples, illustrating how EMDR can help individuals overcome intense and irrational fears by desensitising traumatic memories, restructuring negative beliefs, and integrating exposure therapy techniques.
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