How does EMDR Therapy help relationship problems and attachment?

Nov 13, 2023

In this video, the presenter discusses the role of EMDR therapy in healing and improving relationships, particularly focusing on attachment theory. The video begins by explaining John Bowlby’s attachment theory, which outlines how early experiences with caregivers shape attachment styles, such as secure, insecure, or disorganized attachment. These attachment styles influence how individuals regulate their emotions, relate to others, and manage their internal states in relationships.
The presenter highlights how secure attachment helps the brain develop the ability to regulate emotions and shift internal states, while insecure attachment can lead to dependency on external factors (such as relationships or substances) to manage emotions. This can result in behaviors like jealousy, rage, and manipulation, where individuals blame others for their emotional distress.
EMDR therapy can address these issues by processing family-of-origin trauma and triggers, helping to heal attachment wounds. The presenter also introduces techniques like ego-state therapy, mindfulness, and self-regulation training to help individuals learn how to manage their emotional states internally, without relying on external influences.
The video concludes by discussing how eye contact, facial expressions, and tone of voice play a role in attachment repair, as they communicate internal emotional states. EMDR can help individuals reprogram their attachment systems, improving their ability to regulate emotions and engage in healthy relationships.
This video is valuable for those interested in understanding how EMDR therapy can support the healing of attachment-related issues in relationships.

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