Michael shares a personal story about his childhood, revealing the neglect and misattunement he experienced from his mother and the impact it had on his adult life.
This episode deals with descriptions of abuse. Please take care while listening.
Michael Baldwin cycled through seven therapists over 22 years. No one could help him overcome the trauma of his childhood — until he tried EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy).
But why would eye movements help a person process their trauma? It sounds fantastical. Is it?