Dr. Laurel Parnell, a leading authority on EMDR therapy, dives deep into the complexities of trauma and addiction. She discusses the innovative 'Connecting to Consequences' protocol for breaking unwanted habits. Parnell also sheds light on her Attachment-Focused EMDR approach, emphasizing its revolutionary impact on addiction treatment. The power of 'Resource Tapping' for fostering secure attachments is explored, alongside the neural mechanisms that make EMDR effective. Tune in for transformative insights on healing and recovery!
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Trauma Lives Outside Language
Trauma and addiction are not primarily stored in language or thinking but in fragmented neural networks.
EMDR seeks to connect both brain hemispheres so information integrates and behavior changes.
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Trauma Work Stopped Substance Cravings
Dr. Laurel Parnell noticed working trauma with EMDR often removed clients' desire to use substances.
She shifted from avoiding deep work in early recovery to addressing trauma driving addiction.
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Two EMDR Mechanisms: Processing And Resourcing
EMDR lights up trauma memories and adds bilateral stimulation to trigger rapid adaptive processing.
Resource tapping strengthens internal regulation and can reduce symptom-driven substance use.
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Dr. Laurel Parnell is a leading expert on the therapeutic tool, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing which is more widely known as EMDR.
She has trained thousands of clinicians nationally and internationally, and is the author of several bestselling books, including: “Attachment Focused EMDR”, “Tapping In”, and “Rewiring the Addicted Brain with EMDR-Based Treatment”, which this interview focuses on.
In a wide-ranging conversation, we explore:
— The neural mechanisms and the connection between the left and right hemispheres which may help to explain why EMDR works
— The “Connecting to Consequences” Protocol, and how it can be leveraged to let go of unwanted behaviours and long standing addictions
— Dr Parnell’s groundbreaking Attachment-Focused EMDR approach and its role in addiction treatment
— The incredible power of “Resource Tapping” and how it can be a catalyst for fostering internal secure attachment.
And more.
You can learn about Dr Parnell’s work and forthcoming trainings by visiting: https://drlaurelparnell.com.
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Dr. Parnell is a leading expert on the therapeutic tool, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing which is more widely known as EMDR. While Dr. Parnell has trained thousands of clinicians in EMDR both nationally and internationally, Dr. Parnell has also taught transpersonal psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and was core faculty at John F. Kennedy University in the Graduate School for the Study of Human Consciousness. Currently, Dr. Parnell teaches EMDR through Alliant International University, Omega Institute, Esalen Institute, ID Institut in Kassel Germany, and the The New York Open Center.
You can learn about Dr Parnell’s work and forthcoming trainings by visiting: https://drlaurelparnell.com/.
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3 Books Dr Parnell Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:
— Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/44bM7ni
— Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/439Cbcz
—A Therapist's Guide to EMDR: Tools and Techniques for Successful Treatment - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/4408zjb
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