Eye Movement

Clients who have experienced traumatic events and seek EMDR therapists rely on them as guides through their most vulnerable moments. Trauma leaves an imprint on the body, and if clinicians don't know how to stay embodied in the midst of these powerful relational moments, they risk shutting down with their clients or becoming overwhelmed by the process. This book offers an integrative model of treatment that teaches therapists how to increase the client's capacity to sense and feel the body.

Hailed as the most important method to emerge in psychotherapy in decades, EMDR has successfully treated psychological problems and illnesses in more than one million sufferers worldwide, with a rapidity that defies belief. In a new introduction, Shapiro presents the new applications of this...

Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent more than three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.

Start Building a Life Free from Trauma—Your Practical EMDR Healing Blueprint Awaits! Are you imprisoned by relentless traumatic memories? Seeking relief, but finding no lasting solace? Yearning for a life where past horrors no longer dictate your every movement, emotion, and choices? With “EMDR Workbook: Navigating Recovery from PTSD, Trauma and Anxiety”, you’ll experience the unrivaled power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a therapy that transcends conventional healing methods. EMDR offers you a life unburdened by past trauma, and this book is your personalized ...

For mental health professionals treating clients with trauma, this comprehensive guide outlines an innovative approach that combines the strengths of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) with internal family systems (IFS). With this professional guide, clinicians will discover practical, step-by-step interventions to improve treatment outcomes for a rapidly growing number of clients seeking help for trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).

In this "unflinching and wildly entertaining" investigation of the modern New Age movement in America, a journalist aims to understand how women like Amy Carlson (the leader of Love Has Won) and others become devoutly invested in their beliefs (Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords). Today...

The author of landmark manifesto Whipping Girl exposes the violent ways we are all sexualized–then offers a bold path for resistance Feminists have long challenged the ways in which men tend to sexualize women. But pioneering activist, biologist, and trans woman Julia Serano argues...

An introduction to EMDR, a proven trauma therapy with the power to heal, cowritten by a world-renowned therapist and a patient who experienced transformative relief through EMDR therapy. Trauma is a part of life. You or someone you care about has probably experienced trauma...

From leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., to lesser-known figures such as Barbara Rose Johns and Jim Zwerg, each man and woman made the decision that something had to be done to stop discrimination. These moving accounts of the first decade of the civil rights movement are a tribute to the people, black and white, who took part in the fight for justice and the struggle they endured.

Do you struggle with the ongoing effects of trauma? If you have experienced a traumatic event or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may believe that you're permanently damaged; that the anxiety, self-doubt, depression, and fear will never go away. The truth is that it's possible to rewire your brain, so you can free yourself from the past, find healing, and live for the future. This workbook will show you how. You'll discover a complete program to help you get in touch with, understand, and heal from the beliefs, feelings, and bodily sensations connected to your trauma.

More than a century of civil rights activism reached a mountaintop with the arrival of a Black man in the Oval Office. But hopes for a unified, post-racial America were deflated when Barack Obama’s presidency met with furious opposition. A white, right-wing backlash was brewing, and a volcanic new movement—a second civil rights movement—began to erupt. In New Prize for These Eyes, award-winning author Juan Williams shines a light on this historic, new movement. Who are its heroes? Where is it headed? What fires, furies, and frustrations distinguish it from its predecessor?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. During EMDR therapy sessions, you relive traumatic or triggering experiences in brief doses while the therapist directs your eye movements.

EMDR DEMYSTIFIED Discover a path to emotional freedom that can help you break free from anxiety and stress that past trauma has left behind—even if you’ve been struggling for years. Are you feeling overwhelmed by lingering anxiety from traumatic experiences? Have you tried various forms of therapy, only to find that nothing reaches the root of your emotional pain? If you’re searching for a holistic approach that offers lasting relief from trauma, there is hope. INTRODUCING EMDR DEMYSTIFIED: Safely transform your trauma, anxiety, & PTSD regardless of age, manage triggers and reclaim ...

If you have been referred for EMDR therapy you probably have lots of questions, including: What is EMDR? Are there any side effects? Is it effective? Are the results permanent? How long will treatment take? Will it work on anxiety / depression / anger / stress / PTSD? (The answer is yes, plus many more)What to Expect in EMDR Therapy explains everything you need to know so you can start treatment fully prepared, or even decide whether it is the right therapy for you. Each of the eight stages is fully described, including grounding techniques and a list of positive cognitions. Katherine ...

We probably spend one-third of our lives asleep, or at least we should do! If we assume an average of 8 hours in every 24! This book explains ~ The History of Sleep over the Centuries ~ How different phases of sleep work. ~ The vitally important role played by REM Sleep. ~ How to use meditations and affirmations to enhance sleep quality Inside also ~ Scripted Meditations for Sleep ~ Five different topics of affirmations to improve your readiness for sleep ~ Ways in which our diets can influence sleep quality ~The importance of sleep hygiene~ GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SLEEP!

Hormonal fluctuations, such as those experienced during pregnancy, menopause, or while taking birth control pills, can lead to dry eyes. Contact lens wear: Improperly fitted or overused contact lenses can cause dry eyes due to reduced oxygen flow to the cornea. Eyelid problems: Conditions like eyelid inflammation (blepharitis), incomplete closure of the eyelids (lagophthalmos), or eyelid deformities can result in inadequate tear distribution and dry eyes.

Fitness for Introverts: Activities That Don’t Require Eye Contact Solo hikes, yoga in your living room, and other peaceful pursuits. Do crowded gyms, group classes, and noisy workouts drain your energy? Do you crave fitness routines that feel peaceful, private, and actually enjoyable? You're not alone—and you don’t need to be loud to be strong. Fitness for Introverts is your go-to guide for creating a quiet, sustainable fitness lifestyle tailored to your unique rhythm. With 20 in-depth chapters full of solo activities, calming rituals, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to move ...

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for them. You'll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you'll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you.

Encouraged by her mother to pursue her own ambitions, Toufah entered a presidential competition purportedly designed to identify the country's smart young women and support their educational and career goals. Toufah won. Yahya Jammeh, the dictator who had ruled The Gambia all of Toufah's life, styled himself as a pious yet progressive protector of women. At first he behaved in a fatherly fashion toward Toufah, but then proposed marriage, and she turned him down. On a pretext, his female cousin then lured Toufah to the palace, where he drugged and raped her.

In this clear, compassionate, and accessible guide, Dr. Ava Morgan, a leading expert in trauma recovery, breaks down the science and soul of EMDR therapy. Whether you're new to EMDR or seeking deeper understanding, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to healing.