The video also touches on group EMDR protocols, where individuals who share the same traumatic experience, such as first responders, process together, leading to generalized healing across the group. This concept is applied to family therapy, where instead of focusing on the identified “problem person” in the family, EMDR helps all family members process their shared trauma, leading to more integrated family functioning.
In couples therapy, EMDR helps address family-of-origin issues, which often underlie relationship problems. By processing triggers and early traumatic experiences in front of their partner, couples develop greater empathy and understanding for each other. The video explains that this process can be particularly powerful when done with a male and female therapist team, providing a balanced therapeutic environment.
This video is valuable for those interested in how EMDR can be used in non-individual therapy settings to support broader family and relationship healing.