In this episode, Nicole and Alanna are joined by Lauren Berberich, a mental health professional in Alaska, about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). We discuss how this form of therapy can help people with issues as "small" as getting over feelings of low self-esteem, to healing "massive" issues such as PTSD and the severe physical/emotional symptoms that come along with a intensely triggering experience.
Listen as Lauren discusses how EMDR therapy works, how many sessions are typically needed, and her real-life examples of cases in which this form of therapy has worked (note: Not all cases are human!) Also, Alanna brainstorms on some examples she feels this therapy could be helpful with! Do you have any more to add?
As you listen through this episode, you can actually hear the excitement and intrigue from Nicole and Alanna – who now both want to try this form of therapy to help them process their chronic illness and medical trauma. Who can relate?!
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Alanna's Instagram: @alannamartella
Nicole's Instagram: @thenikkidee
Lauren's Socials:
Instagram: @flourishtherapyak
Website: https://www.flourishtherapy.llc
Some Suggested EMDR Resources!
Books: "Getting Past Your Past" by Dr. Francine Shapiro
Find a Specialist: www.emdria.org
More Specialist Help: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
(It's important to note, there are certification levels to EMDR. The first level of training makes you a specialist. The second level, which requires further education and consultation, is Certified. The highest level of someone who is the most qualified to practice EMDR is referred to as a Master. It's important to know for when you're seeking out different levels of help!)
To learn more about the podcast and the hosts, visit our website at https://www.girlswithgutspodcast.com.
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