In this episode, Charity and Stacey talk about how EMDR is a little bit witchy and a lot magical. They explain what EMDR is and the science behind it. They also explore that even though memory reconsolidation is scientific, it can feel pretty magical to the people who experience it. Special consideration is given to the topics of neurodivergence with EMDR, using EMDR for single incident trauma versus CPTSD, and working without memories or body sensations or on pre-verbal trauma.
Resources in this episode:
Stacey’s resource: Magic Hour Tea - https://clubmagichour.com/
@clubmagichour
Charity’s resource: Vanessa Simmon’s Harvesting Stillness & Vitality Retreat - https://www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/harvesting-retreat
October 29-31, The Welcoming Place, Akron PA
Dr. Lanza, Maverique Therapeutic Services, EMDRIA Approved Consultant who specializes in EMDR with ADHD, AuDHD, Autism, and more. Contact them here.
Episode edited by Parts of Us Coaching
About the hosts:
Charity O’Reilly, LPC has been a trauma healer since 2006. She provides EMDR intensives to clients from all over the world. Charity is the co-author of You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health Tool Kit, and How to Understand and Deal with ADHD with her husband Tom O'Reilly. She trains nationally and internationally on topics related to healing trauma and our parts. She has also been featured talking about trauma healing on multiple podcasts and on Letters from Love with Elizabeth Gilbert. Charity lives with her husband, chickens, cats, and many foster kittens on a homestead on Lenape Land in what is now called Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Visit her website to learn more about working with her.
Stacey Aldridge, LCSW has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. She works with women and LGBTQ+ clients addressing late diagnosed ADHD and autism, relationship issues, and anxiety in perimenopause. She is also a Reiki Master and body-neutral Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach working with people anywhere in the world. She is trained in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique and has an interest in helping those who are processing past life trauma. A late diagnosed ADHD-er herself, Stacey also has 3 small business on Etsy where she sells handmade ice dyed tie dye clothing; curated retro and vintage home goods; and handmade spell candles and other witchy supplies. Stacey lives with her husband Jon and their 3 elderly dogs on unceded Chahta Yakni (Choctaw) land in Central Mississippi.
Thomas O'Reilly is our episode editor. He is a parts coach who specializes in ADHD, and is the co-author with Charity of How to Understand and Deal with ADHD. You can find him at https://thomasoreilly.com/.
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