In this conversation, Daniel, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses his focus on trauma and healing, particularly traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Daniel shares his personal experience with a severe TBI and how it led him to pursue a career in social work. He highlights common themes in therapy, such as holding onto hope in recovery and overcoming feelings of unworthiness. Daniel explains the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, its effectiveness in treating trauma, and its adaptability to telehealth. He also discusses the duration and potential fatigue associated with EMDR sessions, as well as the varied timelines for experiencing relief from symptoms. Daniel emphasizes the importance of turning adversity into an opportunity for personal growth and community impact. He concludes by sharing where listeners can find his services.
Connect with Daniel:
https://www.instagram.com/revitalize_mentalhealth/
www.revitalizementalhealth.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069066712379
https://www.tiktok.com/@revitalize_mentalhealth
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:18 Focus on Trauma and Healing
01:13 Personal Experience with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
02:32 Choosing a Career in Social Work
03:23 Common Themes in Therapy
04:41 Holding onto Hope in Recovery
05:11 Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness
05:31 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
07:16 EMDR and Telehealth
08:26 Duration and Fatigue in EMDR
08:47 Varied Timelines for EMDR Results
09:31 Session Length in EMDR
10:44 EMDR for Complex Trauma
11:47 Reliving Trauma in EMDR
12:55 Turning Adversity into Opportunity
14:19 EMDR and Substance Use
17:28 Improvements from EMDR
19:19 Where to Find Daniel's Services
19:54 Conclusion
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