What Is EMDR Therapy? A Clinical Psychologist Explains

What if trauma isn't over because your brain still thinks you're in danger? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by clinical psychologist and EMDR trainer Dr Alex Button to explore how EMDR therapy works, why PTSD develops, and how trauma can affect grief, anxiety and everyday life. Discover the three core PTSD symptom groups, the difference between big and small traumas, and why EMDR helps the brain recognise: "That was then; this is now." #EMDR #Trauma #PTSD Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is EMDR therapy? 00:43 The history of EMDR 02:00 How trauma affects the brain 03:15 Why trauma feels like it's happening again 05:20 Why EMDR isn't just eye movements 07:15 How bilateral stimulation works 09:12 PTSD symptoms explained 14:56 Trauma and grief 19:06 How EMDR helps people reconnect with life 23:19 A powerful EMDR client story 24:35 Why trauma still feels present 27:31 Is EMDR overwhelming? 31:21 Why proper EMDR training matters 32:56 EMDR qualifications explained 37:04 Dr Alex Button's EMDR training 41:29 Where to learn more Links: 📲 Connect with Dr Alex here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-button-emdr-training-accredited-trainings-and-emdr-workshops-5b9b56180/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbutton.emdrtraining/ Website: https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/ 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. © Dr Marianne Trent