EMDR and Working With Fear of Feeling

For many who have experienced trauma or chronic stress, being asked to 'feel your feelings' or tune into physical sensations can feel incredibly overwhelming and sometimes entirely unsafe. In this video, I'll share how the instinct to emotionally check out, numb out, or brace against strong emotions is addressed in EMDR therapy. You’ll learn why that internal disconnection is viewed as a brilliant survival strategy, one that once kept you safe. We'll explore how EMDR allows you to safely look at physical cues in tiny, manageable micro-doses so as to not be consumed by them. Healing invites you to gently re-learn how to feel secure within your own skin, navigating your somatic experience one tiny moment at a time. Every therapeutic journey is unique. If you are considering EMDR, please use these concepts as a guide to discuss somatic safety, pacing, and tracking with your therapist. #emdr #emdrtherapy #counselling #emdrtherapist