EMDR for Complex PTSD (Does it Help or Hurt?)

EMDR for Complex PTSD (Does it Help or Hurt?) You’ve heard that EMDR for trauma is highly effective, right? Yet you may also have heard that it may not work as well for complex trauma. In this video, Barbara Heffernan, EMDR Approved Consultant, and trauma expert will answer “what is complex PTSD?,” "what is complex trauma?,” and “Can EMDR for complex trauma help?” Further, Barbara will elaborate on some causes of complex trauma, including childhood neglect, and addresses the question of “is childhood neglect trauma?” Does EMDR work? Does EMDR for childhood trauma work? Does EMDR for childhood neglect work? A key element of complex trauma is dissociation. Barbara explains what dissociative symptoms are that go with complex PTSD, as well as the other common symptoms of PTSD, including PTSD avoidance, PTSD intrusive thoughts, alterations in cognitions and mood, and PTSD hypervigilance.
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This video was created by Barbara Heffernan, LCSW for educational purposes only. These videos are not diagnostic and provide no individual consultation. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with. Barbara Heffernan is not available for individual consultation via YouTube, social media, or email, and provides services only in the manner mentioned above.