How to Process Trauma [EMDR techniques]

Here's how to process your trauma using EMDR techniques.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR Therapy is a powerful technique for fully processing trauma and taking back control of your emotions, behavior, and thoughts. In this interview discussion, Dr. Judy and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson discuss:

What it means to fully process a memory of trauma
Why we sometimes don't fully process trauma
EMDR therapy explained: how an EMDR therapy session actually helps
How EMDR is different from other types of psychotherapy and treatments like Somatic Experiencing therapy
What bilateral stimulation entails and how it helps process trauma
How EMDR can result in trauma healing and how processing trauma through a trauma therapy like this can empower you to live a better life

And more.

ABOUT THE SERIES:
Memories of trauma tend to get compartmentalized in the brain. And when it comes to PTSD, symptoms can be physical, emotional, and even cognitive - like dissociation (which is common in those living with complex PTSD.) The psychology of trauma is more insidious than most people realize.

As a psychologist, Dr. Judy Ho is an expert in the relationship between our memory of trauma and how they subconsciously impact our behavior, emotions, and thoughts. In this video and the rest of this series, Dr. Judy walks through just how EMDR allows patients to rewire their brains, process their emotions, repair those memories, and ultimately get their lives back on track.

[Reldas]

I did EMDR therapy to process repeated childhood trauma and it literally saved my life. If you have PTSD I cannot recommend it enough.

[ricdelhjasonignacio]

I really hope that therapies would be more affortable specially for us who were on the middle to low class people who cannot prioritize therapy or even appointments to psychologists for it's expensive rates.

[deborahbrown]

EMDR was extremely beneficial for me 8 years ago after leaving a 30 year abusive marriage. I really believe I wouldn’t be where I am now without it.

[glendaroland]

EMDR saved my mind & sanity, having survived 8 severe traumas. Help so much W/ PTSD

[christineriordan]

I do EMDR and it really helps to recall memories that I repressed so that I can process them in a healthy way. It’s not an easy process but necessary to be able to cope and move on. I love it!

[elleangel]

I was diagnosed with CPTSD just over a year ago and have been doing EMDR for around 4 months, I can't stress enough how life changing it is already. I don't think it's spoken enough about of how difficult it can be at first, definitely gets worse before it gets better but I am on the path to a better life. thank you for creating this video!

[nina]

I went through EMDR for domestic abuse and for childhood abuse (from my bio father) and it saved my life. Living my best life now!

[themindfulminimalist]

I just started EMDR, and it is already helping so much! Maybe I should make a video explaining my experience with it. I didn’t know anything about it before this.

[kaleimaile]

I just finished my first weekend of EMDR training. It was an AWESOME training. It was exhausting, but really good. I am going for the certification.

[crimsonroseinbloom]

I’m in EMDR therapy now, haven’t started the process yet, but I’m hoping it will bring me some peace

[amynaddra]

I did 8 months of EMDR and it was intense but helpful. I did the bilateral tappers. I have Complex PTSD

[erinwilliams]

My counselor and I are starting EMDR in just two days! I’m feeling optimistic in hopes that exploring this new type of therapy will improve my PTSD symptoms. Wish us luck!

[phoebegeebie]

Emdr saved my life and helped me actually start to live it again! I’m lucky enough to live in Australia where our government pays for healthcare for low income earners so I was able to access emdr for free - if you have the opportunity to access emdr and suffer trauma/ptsd I highly recommend it like so many others here 🥰

[titopuente]

Done roughly 20 sessions now and it has been amazing. Not every one has had BLS but some sessions bring up traumatic memories that need discussing and unpacking to address them fully. The 72 hour processing period immediately after the session can be very intrusive and intense but also cathartic. To anyone thinking of trying this, please don't hesitate any longer.

[koalaskrypin]

I live in Sweden and have been through this therapy back in 2012/2013 and it helped me a alot. I can since then think about my memories (that were hidden before) and not get triggered.

[essendossev]

Gotta say, her outfit is OUT OF THIS WORLD.

[jennifergreen]

I've been through it twice and both times have seen the benefits. I can now recall my trauma in a calm and not distressed state now.

[franpost]

Such great information! EMDR for Sexual abuse in the past would have been fantastic for me. Now I understand how iI could’ve been a much quicker Survivor. So glad that I am now but I wish I had known you in 1972.

[twin_om.]

I’ve been through it; it worked for me! 😃, professional needed; can not work alone.

[koco]

Dr. Judy is my hero - just a fountain of knowledge, so beautiful inside & out. She has been a blessing in my life ever since I discovered her a few years ago 💙