Trauma can cast a long shadow, but intensive therapy offers a way to step into the light and reclaim your life. Combining the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with the practicality of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), this approach creates a dynamic path to healing that is both comprehensive and empowering.

At the heart of EMDR is a remarkable technique that uses bilateral stimulation—like guided eye movements—to gently and effectively process distressing memories. It helps rewire the brain’s response to trauma, allowing you to release the hold that past experiences may have on your present. The result? A clearer, more peaceful mind, free from the weight of unresolved pain.

On the other hand, CBT steps in as the ultimate toolkit for building resilience and emotional strength. By identifying negative thought patterns and replacing them with healthier, more constructive ways of thinking, CBT equips you to manage anxiety, depression, and other challenges that can accompany trauma. It’s a therapy that doesn’t just heal—it empowers, giving you the skills to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and clarity.

When used together, EMDR and CBT complement each other beautifully. While EMDR focuses on resolving deep-rooted emotional scars, CBT provides the practical strategies needed to cope, thrive, and rebuild. Intensive therapy condenses this powerful combination into a focused timeframe, offering faster relief and profound transformation. It’s a journey of self-discovery, growth, and renewed strength—a chance to turn the page and start a new chapter.

Join me on this empowering journey as we unravel the complexities of traumaand provide insights, resources, and hope for those seeking healing and transformation.

You can always drop me an email to ⁠⁠podcast@online-cbt.com⁠⁠ if you want to have a request or visit my website by clicking thehashtag ⁠⁠#onlinetherapy⁠⁠

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Hope you enjoy!

Jaime (CBT and EMDR therapist)

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Ever find yourself replaying the same moment over and over, wondering why you can’t just let it go? You’re not alone. Sometimes, the past feels like it’s got a grip on you, making it hard to focus on anything else. But here’s the thing—healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means understanding, processing, and giving yourself the kindness you’d offer a friend.

This podcast is a space to slow down, take a breath, and gently untangle the thoughts that keep you stuck. No pressure, no judgment—just real conversations about why we overthink, how it affects our wellbeing, and what we can do to move forward. Think of it as a chat over a cuppa ☕, where we unpack the stuff that’s been weighing on your mind and find ways to lighten the load.

You don’t have to keep carrying yesterday on your shoulders. Let’s work through it together. 💙 #OverthinkingThePast #MindfulHealing #YouAreNotAlone

This Episode is the second on the series. It explores the lasting impact of traumatic events on mental health and well-being.

Very briefly we discover the automatic coping responses our minds and bodies have developed over thousands of years: fighting, fleeing, freezing, submitting, and dissociating. Gain insight into the brain's intricate processing of trauma through the thalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus. The thalamus acts as a gatekeeper, assessing information for threats and signalling the amygdala. The amygdala, the brain's alarm centre, releases stress hormones to prepare the body for action. The hippocampus, like a filing clerk, compares traumatic memories to determine the level of threat. Understand how trauma memories are stored differently, causing confusion and strong emotions.

Experience how triggering a traumatic memory activates the amygdala, leading to the release of stress hormones and feelings of terror or numbness. Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into the complexities of trauma and its effects on our minds and bodies.

Hope you enjoy!

Jaime (CBT and EMDR therapist)

You can always drop me an email to ⁠⁠podcast@online-cbt.com⁠⁠ if you want to have a request or visit my website by clicking the hashtag ⁠⁠#onlinetherapy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#onlinetherapist⁠⁠⁠

#UnderstandingTrauma #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheSilence #SeekingSupport #TraumaInformedCare #Empowerment #FindingHope ⁠#WellbeingandMentalHealthforOrganisations ⁠⁠#TraumaticEventSupportforOrganisation⁠⁠#CrisisandTraumaticEpisodeforOrganisations⁠⁠#industrialtraumasupport⁠ ⁠#staffwellbeingservices⁠ ⁠#onlinementalhealthsupportforemployees⁠ #TraumaEffects #MindBodyConnection #BrainProcessing #CopingMechanisms #EmotionalWellBeing

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