What’s the deal with EMDR?

This episode deals with descriptions of abuse. Please take care while listening.

Michael Baldwin cycled through seven therapists over 22 years. No one could help him overcome the trauma of his childhood — until he tried EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy).

But why would eye movements help a person process their trauma? It sounds fantastical. Is it?

Guests:
Michael Baldwin
Author, Every Memory Deserves Respect

Deborah Korn, PsyD
Author, Every Memory Deserves Respect
Clinical psychologist
Adjunct Training Faculty Member, Trauma Research Foundation

Professor Richard Bryant
University of New South Wales
Director, Traumatic Stress Clinic

Producer:
Rose Kerr

Sound engineer:
Hamish Camilleri