Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast Ep 48: Healing Trauma: How EMDR Therapy is Transforming the Way We Address Traumatic Experiences (ft. Dr. Deborah Korn)
Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Deborah Korn, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years in EMDR therapy, shares fascinating insights into healing trauma. She explains how EMDR works, emphasizing that it's beneficial even for those without significant traumatic experiences. Dr. Korn discusses the lasting changes clients experience, including desensitization and reduced distress. She highlights stories of transformation and emphasizes that EMDR is suitable for all ages. Additionally, she clarifies the difference between big-T and little-t traumas, enriching the understanding of trauma's impact.
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EMDR Rewires How Memories Affect You
- EMDR is a memory-focused psychotherapy that reduces distress and restructures negative beliefs tied to traumatic memories.
- It helps move stuck past experiences into the past so people feel safer, more present, and more self-compassionate.
Prepare First, Then Activate Targets
- Begin EMDR with thorough history, safety, and resourcing before targeting traumatic memories with bilateral stimulation.
- Activate a target memory fully with specific questions before each 30–60 second bilateral stimulation set.
Bilateral Stimulation Jumpstarts Healing
- Bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tones, taps) jumpstarts stalled information processing so adaptive information integrates.
- Clients witness changes and stay dual-attended to present reality while processing past experiences.
