EMDR Therapy Explained: Eye Movements, Wild Dreams & Real Healing with Dana Carretta-Stein, The EMDR Coach - Unapologetically Crunchy

In this episode, we're breaking down EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and how it helps the brain process trauma, stress, anxiety, and emotional blocks. Dana Carretta-Stein, a certified EMDR therapist, explains how EMDR approach works and who can benefit.

EMDR therapy is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach that supports nervous system regulation and emotional healing by helping the brain reprocess stored memories.  Whether you're EMDR-curious or already familiar with trauma therapy, this episode offers a clear, approachable explanation of how EMDR works and who it can help.

We're diving into:

+ What EMDR actually is and the science behind it 
+ How EMDR helps people heal…including children too
+ How to find the right therapist
+ The surprising role of dreams in the EMDR healing process
+ And we tackle some of the common misconceptions surrounding EMDR in a little game of True or False

Dana Carretta-Stein is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.  You may know her from Instagram as The EMDR Coach, and she's also the founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling in Scarsdale, NY, where she's built a thriving group practice specializing in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care.  

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+ on the web danacarretta.com
+ on instagram @the_emdr_coach
+ show notes & transcript for this episode crunchypod.com/episode/dana-carretta-stein

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