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Emdr therapy

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Emdr therapy

EMDR therapy has emerged as one of the most effective evidence-based treatments for trauma, yet many don't understand how it works or when it's appropriate. This learning plan is ideal for mental health professionals seeking to expand their trauma treatment toolkit, trauma survivors wanting to understand their healing options, or anyone supporting others through trauma recovery who needs a comprehensive foundation in modern trauma therapy approaches.

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2 h 12 m
12 coursesUpdated 15 days ago
Getting Past Your PastThe Body Keeps the ScoreEMDR Breakthrough: Healing Depression and ADHD Together12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Emdr therapy with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Emdr therapy.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand how EMDR therapy works and why trauma requires more than traditional talk therapy to heal effectively
  • Learn how traumatic memories are stored in the nervous system and develop skills to regulate stress responses
  • Distinguish between single-incident trauma and complex PTSD, recognizing how prolonged trauma impacts attachment and development
  • Master techniques for safe trauma processing through evidence-based nervous system regulation approaches
  • Integrate EMDR with complementary modalities like Internal Family Systems and somatic therapies for comprehensive healing

Discover what EMDR therapy is, how trauma lives in your body and brain, and why traditional talk therapy alone may not be enough to heal deep wounds.

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Getting Past Your Past

Empowering guide to overcoming trauma and negative experiences using EMDR therapy techniques for self-healing and personal transformation.

11 m
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The Body Keeps the Score

Healing trauma through innovative therapeutic approaches

9 m
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EMDR Breakthrough: Healing Depression and ADHD Together

Discover how EMDR therapy addresses the hidden trauma roots connecting depression and ADHD. Learn why these conditions often stem from unprocessed childhood memories and how bilateral stimulation can rewire your brain for lasting healing.

27 m

Learn how trauma gets stored in the nervous system and explore evidence-based approaches to regulate your body's stress response and process difficult memories safely.

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8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery

Empowering trauma recovery with mindful, compassionate strategies

10 m
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Unbroken: The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong: And Other Things You Need to Know to Take Back Your LifeThe Secret Language of the BodyWiden the WindowHealing Trauma Somatic Experiencing
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Heal Your Nervous System From Trauma

Discover science-backed methods to rewire your brain and regulate your nervous system after trauma. Learn practical tools to work with your body's natural healing wisdom.

8 m
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In an Unspoken Voice

Healing trauma through body, brain, and psyche integration.

10 m

Explore complex PTSD, developmental trauma, and attachment wounds—understanding how prolonged trauma differs from single events and requires specialized treatment approaches.

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Complex PTSD

A practical guide to recovering from childhood trauma and achieving a fulfilling life.

9 m
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Healing Developmental Trauma Book Summary by Laurence Heller ...Healing Developmental Trauma | Summary, Quotes, FAQ, AudioHealing Developmental Trauma using NARM with Laurence Heller ...Transforming Trauma: Spirituality in the Healing of Complex Trauma with Dr. Laurence Heller, Creator of NARM on Apple Podcasts
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Healing Developmental Trauma: The NARM Revolution

Discover how early experiences shape your entire life and learn the groundbreaking NARM approach that transforms survival patterns into thriving. Not about what's wrong with you, but how brilliantly you adapted.

9 m
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Trauma and Recovery

Groundbreaking trauma framework reshaping psychology's approach to human suffering

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Master how EMDR fits within the broader landscape of trauma therapy, including Internal Family Systems, somatic approaches, and body-based healing for comprehensive recovery.

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No Bad Parts

Heal trauma by embracing your inner 'parts' and Self-leadership.

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Healing Your Nervous System from Attachment Trauma

Discover how to transform your relationship with your nervous system from adversary to ally, breaking free from complex PTSD, attachment wounds, and rejection sensitivity through body-based healing practices.

11 m
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What Happened to You?

Oprah and Dr. Perry explore trauma, resilience, and healing through personal stories and scientific insights.

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