Listen "What does EMDR Treat?"
Episode Synopsis
EMDR isn’t only for combat trauma or life-threatening events—this episode opens the door to a wider, hopeful picture of healing. Hosted by Kyle Lincoln, a counselor in Salem, Massachusetts, and Kellyn, Episode 3 explores what EMDR can treat beyond PTSD and why it often helps when current struggles are tied to unresolved experiences from the past. You’ll hear how EMDR addresses “capital T” trauma and the everyday “little t” moments that still carry weight, plus a case example showing how a single invalidating memory can shape beliefs and reactions—and how reprocessing can change them.We cover:• What EMDR treats: PTSD first—and also anxiety, attachment wounds, grief, OCD, dissociation, depression (as an adjunct), and more, when problems connect to unprocessed memories.• Why EMDR can help without a PTSD diagnosis by targeting stuck, unintegrated experiences that continue to drive present-day reactions.• A practical, essential concept—Dual Awareness—staying grounded in the present while remembering the past so processing stays safe and effective.• A skill you can practice today—the Butterfly Hug with gentle affirmations—to calm your nervous system and build the regulation needed for reprocessing.Notable takeaways:• EMDR is recognized for PTSD and can be adapted for concerns rooted in unresolved experiences.• “Capital T” vs. “little t” trauma: severity isn’t the only issue—storage and meaning in memory matter.• Dual Awareness is the condition for healing; if overwhelm shows up, pause and re-ground.• The Butterfly Hug is portable, simple, and powerful—use it before you need it to strengthen your calm pathway.If this episode helped, consider following the show or sharing it with a friend, and visit kylelincolncounseling.com for resources. Next up: how EMDR Phase 3 isolates and frames a single memory for treatment.
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