In this episode, we explore the powerful integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and sand tray-based therapy as transformative approaches for individuals healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Join us, and our guest, EMDRIA Certified Therapist,™ Consultant™ and Trainer,™ Ana Gomez, MC, LPC, as we dive into how these modalities support trauma resolution, enhance emotional regulation, and foster deeper self-integration from children through adults.

We will discuss how EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories, while sand tray therapy offers a symbolic, sensory-rich space for expression when words fall short. We will share clinical insights, real-world examples (anonymized), and how these therapies can be especially supportive for those with dissociative symptoms, including parts work and inner child healing.

Whether you are a mental health professional, trauma survivor, or simply curious about somatic and expressive therapies, this episode sheds light on gentle, effective pathways to healing the deeply wounded self. Tune in for a grounded, compassionate conversation on healing from the inside out.

Resources

• Ana M. Gomez's website
• The Agate Institute for free resources for EMDR clinicians
• What Is EMDR Therapy?
• EMDRIA™ Library
• EMDRIA Glossary

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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions in attachment—such as neglect, abuse, or loss—can shape a child's emotional and behavioral world, and how EMDR offers a path toward healing.

Listeners will learn:

• What attachment trauma looks like in children
• How EMDR is adapted for young clients
• Real-life case examples of EMDR in action
• Tips for parents, caregivers, and clinicians supporting children with trauma histories

Whether you're a mental health professional, educator, or caregiver, this episode offers deep insight into one of the most effective, neuroscience-backed therapies available today for helping children reprocess trauma and build secure, healthy relationships.

Resources

• Debra Wesselmann's website for free e-books
• EMDRIA Children's Toolkit (log in req)
• What Is EMDR Therapy?
• EMDRIA™ Library
• EMDRIA Glossary

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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

We dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy during the perinatal and postpartum periods. Can EMDR be safely used during pregnancy? Will it re-traumatize new moms? Is it only for PTSD? Our expert guest — an EMDRIA Certified Therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, Bethany Warren, LCSW, MPH-C, — helps separate fact from fiction. We explore how EMDR can be a powerful, compassionate tool for healing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, and more. Whether you are a new parent, expecting, or a clinician, this episode offers clarity, science, and real-world insights into the role EMDR can play in supporting emotional wellness during one of life’s most transformative times.

Resources

• What Is EMDR Therapy?
• EMDRIA™ Library
• EMDRIA Glossary
• EMDR International Association. (2023, December 14). EMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss. Let's Talk EMDR Podcast.
• EMDRIA Online Communities (member login required)
• Swetlitz, I. (2016, April 4). Some medical students still think black patients feel less pain than whites. STAT.
• Vargas, T. (2022, April 2). Perspective | Women are sharing their “medical gaslighting” stories. Now what?. Washington Post.

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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.