Let's Talk EMDR

• Healing the Fragmented Self: EMDR & Sand Tray Therapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociationled Episode

  In this episode, we explore the powerful integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and sand tray-based therapy as transformative approaches for individuals healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Join us, and our guest, EMDRIA Certified Therapist,™ Consultant™ and Trainer,™ Ana Gomez, MC, LPC, as we dive into how these modalities support trauma resolution, enhance emotional regulation, and foster deeper self-integration from children through adults.We will discuss how EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories, while sand tray therapy offers a symbolic, sensory-rich space for expression when words fall short. We will share clinical insights, real-world examples (anonymized), and how these therapies can be especially supportive for those with dissociative symptoms, including parts work and inner child healing.Whether you are a mental health professional, trauma survivor, or simply curious about somatic and expressive therapies, this episode sheds light on gentle, effective pathways to healing the deeply wounded self. Tune in for a grounded, compassionate conversation on healing from the inside out.ResourcesAna M. Gomez's websiteThe Agate Institute for free resources for EMDR clinicians What Is EMDR Therapy?EMDRIA™ Library EMDRIA Glossary Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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• Healing Young Hearts: Treating Attachment Trauma in Children with EMDR Therapy

  We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions in attachment—such as neglect, abuse, or loss—can shape a child's emotional and behavioral world, and how EMDR offers a path toward healing.Listeners will learn:What attachment trauma looks like in childrenHow EMDR is adapted for young clientsReal-life case examples of EMDR in actionTips for parents, caregivers, and clinicians supporting children with trauma historiesWhether you're a mental health professional, educator, or caregiver, this episode offers deep insight into one of the most effective, neuroscience-backed therapies available today for helping children reprocess trauma and build secure, healthy relationships.ResourcesDebra Wesselmann's website for free e-booksEMDRIA Children's Toolkit (log in req)What Is EMDR Therapy?EMDRIA™ Library EMDRIA Glossary Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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• Untangling the Myths: EMDR Therapy in the Perinatal & Postpartum Journey

  We dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy during the perinatal and postpartum periods. Can EMDR be safely used during pregnancy? Will it re-traumatize new moms? Is it only for PTSD? Our expert guest — an EMDRIA Certified Therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, Bethany Warren, LCSW, MPH-C, — helps separate fact from fiction. We explore how EMDR can be a powerful, compassionate tool for healing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, and more. Whether you are a new parent, expecting, or a clinician, this episode offers clarity, science, and real-world insights into the role EMDR can play in supporting emotional wellness during one of life’s most transformative times.ResourcesWhat Is EMDR Therapy?EMDRIA™ Library EMDRIA Glossary EMDR International Association. (2023, December 14). EMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss. Let's Talk EMDR Podcast. EMDRIA Online Communities (member login required)Swetlitz, I. (2016, April 4). Some medical students still think black patients feel less pain than whites. STAT. Vargas, T. (2022, April 2). Perspective | Women are sharing their “medical gaslighting” stories. Now what?. Washington Post. Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.‌‌Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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• Healing the Past: EMDR Therapy for Generational Trauma

  In this powerful episode, we explore how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is being used to heal the wounds of generational trauma. Our guest, an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Susan Weissbach, LCSW, breaks down how traumatic patterns can be passed down through families—and how EMDR helps disrupt that cycle. We discuss the science behind EMDR, what a session actually looks like, and how individuals are finding relief from deeply rooted pain that didn’t start with them. Whether you're familiar with trauma work or just beginning your healing journey, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical tools for breaking free from inherited emotional burdens.Topics Covered:What is generational trauma?How EMDR works in the brain and bodyReal stories of healing across generationsThe importance of somatic and memory-based therapiesSteps to begin EMDR therapyTune in to discover how you can heal not only for yourself—but for the generations that come after you.ResourcesFriedman, S. W. (2024). Klara’s Truth.Shapiro, F. (2017). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Third Edition. Guilford Publications.‌Silva, R. C., Dattilo, V., Perusi, G., Mazzelli, M., Maffioletti, E., Bazzanella, R., Bortolomasi, M., Cattaneo, A., Gennarelli, M., & Minelli, A. (2023). Transcriptional Modulation of Stress-Related Genes in Association with Early Life Stress Exposure and Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression Patients. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 17(3), 119–138.Cortizo, R. (2020). Prenatal and Perinatal EMDR Therapy: Early Family Intervention. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, EMDR-D-19-00046 EMDR International Association. (2024, November 8). EMDR Toolbox: Theory and Treatment of Complex PTSD and Dissociation, 2nd Edition (Springer, 2018). EMDR International Association.Flash Technique by Phil MansfieldWhat Is EMDR Therapy?EMDRIA™ Library EMDRIA Glossary Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.‌‌Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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• Healing the Unseen: EMDR Therapy for Invisible Grief

  In this powerful episode, we delve into how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can aid in processing invisible grief—the quiet, unspoken losses that often go unacknowledged by society. From the heartbreak of estrangement, infertility, death, and ambiguous goodbyes to the mourning of lost futures or identities, invisible grief can deeply affect our emotional well-being without clear closure.Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant, Dr. Arielle Jordan, LPC, NCC, we unpack how this evidence-based therapy helps rewire the brain’s response to unresolved pain and bring healing where words alone often fall short. You will hear real-life insights, common misconceptions about EMDR, and why it's gaining traction as a powerful tool for addressing the grief that hides in plain sight.Whether you are carrying silent sorrow or supporting someone who is, this episode offers understanding, hope, and a path forward.ResourcesWhat Is EMDR Therapy?Dr. Jordan's Racial Trauma FreebieExperiencing EMDR Therapy (including info on the 8 Phases), EMDR International AssociationEMDRIA™ Antiracism ResourcesEMDRIA™ Library Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

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