#Emdr

IYKYK👀 Turns out the things we survived don’t just go away because we tell ourselves we are “over it”. Sometimes healing looks like watching a light move back and forth while your brain finally gets to process what it never had the chance to. ✨ Follow along @ananda.demaio.therapy for more on using EMDR and bilateral stimulation (shown here) for healing trauma #emdr #therapy #traumahealing #trauma #nervoussystemhealing

That moment when your body’s like wait..… that actually wasn’t okay. This is how it often begins… with lil cracks in the narrative, where humor was protecting something that deserved a lot more care than it got. If you’re starting to see your past in a new light, you dont have to sort through it by yourself. 👉 Save this for when something clicks later 👉 Share it with someone who’s been rethinking their childhood 👉 Or  message me “ EMDR” if you’re ready to gently start unpacking it I’m Steph, a certified EMDR therapist in Providence RI (also licensed in OH&SC). #emdr #emdrtherapy #traumahealing #providence #healingtogether

El manipulador necesita tu reacción para justificar su acción. Si tú explotas, ellos se convierten en “víctimas” y tú en el “problema”. No se pide perdón por poner límites. Solo se molesta quien no le conviene. Ahora, sería interesante incluir una parte incómoda: preguntarte por qué te quedas en lugares que te desregulan, qué estás tolerando, qué te cuesta poner, qué herida tuya se activa ahí. 📚 Referencias y Base Científica: Dutton, D. G. (2007): Sobre la dinámica del poder y el control en relaciones disfuncionales y cómo se induce la pérdida de control en el otro. Shapiro, F. (2018): El modelo de Procesamiento Adaptativo de Información explica cómo el estímulo presente dispara respuestas defensivas intensas basadas en traumas no procesados. Frankl, V. (1946): “La reacción anormal a una situación anormal es parte de una conducta normal”. La rabia como respuesta a la falta de libertad existencial. ¿Te identificas con este ciclo de culpa? Te leo en los comentarios. #PsicologiaClinica #Logoterapia #EMDR #Trauma AbusoReactivo SaludMental ViktorFrankl SanacionEmocional ResponsabilidadAfectiva #psicoslebi

Spent years thinking I was just super polite and nice but turns out it was just my nervous system pattern. Still working on rewiring it! #emdrtherapist #emdr #therapist #nervoussystem #fawnresponse

EMDR. The Brains disk defragmenter. #posttraumaticsuccess #Realkevindonaldson #KevinPDonaldson #thesufferingpodcast #emdr

EMDR therapy is often described as more than exposure. Emerging neuroscience suggests that when a memory is reactivated, it can enter a temporary state of malleability — a process known as memory reconsolidation (Nader & Hardt, 2009; Haubrich & Nader, 2016). During EMDR, a distressing memory is held in mind while attention is simultaneously engaged through bilateral stimulation. Because working memory has limited capacity, this dual engagement appears to reduce the vividness and emotional intensity of the recalled memory (Lee & Cuijpers, 2013). Neuroimaging research further shows that after successful EMDR treatment, patterns of neural activation shift. Studies report decreased activation in limbic regions associated with threat and emotional reactivity (such as the amygdala) and increased engagement of prefrontal cortical regions involved in regulation, integration, and cognitive control (Pagani et al., 2015; Boukezzi et al., 2017; Landin-Romero et al., 2018). These findings align with broader models of systems consolidation, in which memories become more integrated within cortical networks over time rather than remaining predominantly limbically driven. Whether EMDR operates primarily through reconsolidation, working memory taxation, orienting responses, or overlapping mechanisms remains under active investigation. What is well supported is its clinical efficacy for PTSD and trauma-related distress. The science continues to evolve. But attention, memory activation, and neural integration are not separate processes — they are deeply interconnected. Note: EMDR is a structured psychotherapy and should only be conducted by a licensed, trained clinician. The equipment alone is not the treatment. Proper assessment, preparation, and stabilization — especially when dissociation is present — are essential for safe and effective trauma processing. References in comments. Audio @drlewisclarke #emdr #traumarecovery #traumahealing #emdrtherapy #healing

When Prince Harry shared that he has done EMDR, it opened the door for a bigger conversation. As an EMDR therapist, I joke that it is not Meghan—it is EMDR. Because when a core belief like “I don’t matter” shifts into “I do matter,” you stop overextending, people pleasing, and tolerating environments that reinforce the old story. You begin setting boundaries, choosing differently, and showing up in ways that actually reflect your worth. That is how powerful it can be when long standing negative cognitions are reprocessed and replaced with something more adaptive. Disclaimer: This is said with humor and is not a literal claim about his reasons for leaving. It is a way to highlight how life changing EMDR can be. This modality helps people reprocess traumatic experiences and deeply rooted beliefs that shape how they see themselves and relate to others. When those beliefs shift, your relationships, decisions, and sense of self often shift with them. This is for educational purposes only, not a replacement for therapy. #traumatherapist #emdr #princeharry #meghanmarkle #healingjourney

Lateral eye movements reduce amygdala firing 36% in 90 seconds #anxiety #emdr #eyes #neuroscience

Most people don’t realize what they missed growing up… until adulthood starts feeling harder than it should. Here are 10 experiences you might not have had if you grew up emotionally neglected ⬇️ 1️⃣ someone helping you make sense of your emotions 2️⃣ being known beyond being “easy,” “good,” or “independent” 3️⃣ having your feelings mirrored back to you 4️⃣ learning what your needs actually are 5️⃣ being allowed to be inconvenient sometimes 6️⃣ someone helping your nervous system settle 7️⃣ being comforted without having to earn it 8️⃣ feeling like your emotions mattered in your family 9️⃣ seeing healthy repair after conflict 🔟 space to become who you are… not just who others needed A lot of this isn’t obvious when you’re a kid. It just becomes your normal. And then one day you’re an adult wondering why things feel so hard, confusing, or exhausting. If this is you, you didn’t make it up. You adapted to what was missing. 🧡which number(s) hit do you? Tell us in the comments ⬇️ … #cptsd #emotionalneglect #emdr #traumahealing #traumarecovery

The nervous system can rewire using light, sound, sensation and movement. Just like EMDR uses light to help the brain process and integrate, we can use light over the body to gently guide the nervous system back toward the places it disconnected during overwhelm, chronic stress or trauma. When those areas begin to “come back online,” clients often feel more grounded, present and safe in their own body again. *We are also accessing built up stress, emotions or trauma through the energetic field here* #nervoussystemhealing #emdr #somatichealing

One of the most meaningful lessons in Inside Out is that joy alone couldn’t calm Riley’s anxiety and emotional overwhelm. As a therapist, I see this often in real life. When the nervous system feels overloaded or unsafe, simply trying to “stay positive” usually isn’t enough. Anxiety cannot be healed by forcing happiness on top of pain. Healing begins when emotions are acknowledged instead of avoided. In Inside Out, Riley starts finding balance when her emotions are finally allowed to be felt, expressed, and understood. Sadness creates connection. Vulnerability opens the door to support. Emotional processing helps restore regulation. That’s why I believe every emotion serves a purpose, even the uncomfortable ones. We don’t heal by rejecting parts of ourselves. We heal by understanding them with compassion. Sometimes healing isn’t about getting rid of emotions. It’s about learning how to safely move through them. What are your thoughts on this? #InsideOut #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaInformed #emdr

Because sometime an hour just isn’t enough time 😤 #emdr #ptsd #cptsd #healingtogether #traumarecovery