EMDR for Dummies - by Megan Salar (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for them--hint: it can help a lot. You'll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you'll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you. Explore the different types of EMDR interventions, what to expect during and after treatment, and the phases of therapy. Most of all, find out why everyone's talking about EMDR.

• Learn what EMDR is, why it's effective, and what issues it can treat
• Gain a step-by-step understanding of the process and types of EMDR therapy
• Move your personal healing journey forward by overcoming past negative experiences
• Work through the most difficult challenges that patients and clinicians face during EMDR therapy

This easy-to-follow Dummies guide is a great resource for patients and loved ones looking for information on EMDR, as well as mental and behavioral health professionals seeking a guide to using EMDR.

From the Back Cover

Recover from trauma and get your life back

Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can be a game changer for PTSD, anxiety disorders, anger, depression, and beyond. With EMDR For Dummies, you can learn the basics of this accessible and effective therapy. Discover the fascinating way that EMDR realigns the brain to take the sting out of difficult experiences and negative beliefs. Clinicians, patients, and loved ones will also learn how EMDR is adapted for issues like addiction and suicidality. This jargon-free guide is a great EMDR starting point.

Inside . . .

• How EMDR can help you
• Useful EMDR coping skills
• The symptoms of trauma
• Setting realistic healing goals
• Making the most of EMDR
• Step-by-step EMDR protocols
• Reparenting the inner child
• Myths about trauma, busted

About the Author

Megan Salar, MSW, is a Certified EMDR clinician/trainer. Her trainings have helped thousands of clinicians across the US and abroad get the most out of EMDR. Megan is the author of EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD. She currently owns and operates her own coaching, consulting and training business.