Meet Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn, PsyD
Michael Baldwin has worked in advertising for more than 35 years. He’s also a firm believer in EMDR treatment. After seeing several different therapists and trying different types of treatment, he says EMDR saved his life. Deborah Korn, PsyD is a psychologist, teacher, and researcher who has been on the faculty of the EMDR institute for more than 25 years. She also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research. Together, they co-authored a book called “Every Memory Deserves Respect.” In it, they describe Michael’s experience receiving EMDR treatment and Deborah’s expertise on why it’s such a powerful way to heal from trauma.
Why Michael and Deborah Are Mentally Strong
Michael and Deborah are passionate about sharing their knowledge with anyone who might benefit from learning more about EMDR. Michael says without EMDR, he wouldn’t be here today, and he credits EMDR treatment with helping him heal from a traumatic childhood. In addition to treating patients with EMDR, Deborah continues to research it. She wants to continue learning more about it and how it can be used to help people heal.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
Why Michael says the first seven therapists he saw didn’t help him heal and the one word none of them used How Michael tried to make himself feel better by achieving bigger and better things and why this strategy didn’t work How traumatic memories are stored differently in the brain How EMDR works Why bilateral stimulation is an important part of the process Why EMDR can be more effective than medication for symptoms of PTSD How to know whether a past event from your life is causing problems for you now How past trauma impacts your nervous system The factors that determine how likely you are to develop PTSD Why we often don’t recognize the link between our current symptoms and our past traumatic experiences How long treatment usually takes What to expect during an EMDR therapy session The type of results people likely see from treatment How to find an EMDR therapist
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Sometimes people think getting through a traumatic experience relatively unscathed means they’re strong. But that idea pressures many people to pretend they’re fine even when they don’t feel fine. Whether you endured a single traumatic event, like a car accident, or a traumatic childhood involving repeat traumas, you may develop PTSD. Getting help to heal from trauma is a sign of strength, not weakness. And no matter how long ago a traumatic event occurred, treatment could be the key to healing your emotional wound.
Quotes From Deborah
“We’re coming out of this pandemic—hopefully coming out of this pandemic—and people’s nervous systems are not the same as they were three years ago. Their nervous systems are much more vulnerable.” “Psychological problems are related to a failure to adequately process traumatic experiences in memories.”
More About the Podcast
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