EMDR Therapy: Addressing the Impact on Identity and Belief When Spiritual Trauma Happens
Description
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for healing spiritual trauma. Many individuals experience profound emotional pain and confusion from harmful religious/spiritual/cult experiences, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and disillusionment. We explore how EMDR can help process and reframe these traumatic memories, allowing individuals to regain a sense of peace and spiritual well-being. Through expert insights from EMDR Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Dr. Jamie Marich, LPCC-S, REAT, RYt-500, we uncover how this therapeutic approach can guide individuals on a journey of healing, self-empowerment, and reclaiming their relationship with spirituality. Please tune in to learn how EMDR offers a path to overcoming spiritual wounds and finding deeper meaning in your personal faith journey.
Resources
- You Lied to Me about God: A Memoir
- The EMDR Learning Community, Rotem Brayer
- EMDR Therapy for Religious and Spiritual Trauma, Let's Talk EMDR Podcast, Season 2, Episode 22, EMDRIA, Nov 2023
- What Is EMDR Therapy?
- Online EMDR Therapy Resources
- Introduction to EMDR Therapy (video), EMDRIA, 2020
- Focal Point Blog
- EMDRIA™ Library
- EMDRIA™ Practice Resources
- EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist® Directory lists more than 17,000 EMDR therapists.
- Follow @EMDRIA on X, @EMDR_IA on Instagram, Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
- EMDRIA Foundation
Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay
Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.
United States
