EMDR, Attachment & Addiction: A Revolutionary Approach — Dr Laurel Parnell

Dr. Parnell is a leading expert on the therapeutic tool, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing which is more widely known as EMDR.

She has trained thousands of clinicians nationally and internationally, and is the author of several bestselling books, including: “Attachment Focused EMDR”, “Tapping In”, and “Rewiring the Addicted Brain with EMDR-Based Treatment”, which this interview focuses on.

In a wide-ranging conversation, we explore:

— The neural mechanisms and the connection between the left and right hemispheres which may help to explain why EMDR works

— The “Connecting to Consequences” Protocol, and how it can be leveraged to let go of unwanted behaviours and long standing addictions

— Dr Parnell’s groundbreaking Attachment-Focused EMDR approach and its role in addiction treatment

— The incredible power of “Resource Tapping” and how it can be a catalyst for fostering internal secure attachment.

And more.

You can learn about Dr Parnell’s work and forthcoming trainings by visiting: https://drlaurelparnell.com.

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Dr. Parnell is a leading expert on the therapeutic tool, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing which is more widely known as EMDR. While Dr. Parnell has trained thousands of clinicians in EMDR both nationally and internationally, Dr. Parnell has also taught transpersonal psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and was core faculty at John F. Kennedy University in the Graduate School for the Study of Human Consciousness. Currently, Dr. Parnell teaches EMDR through Alliant International University, Omega Institute, Esalen Institute, ID Institut in Kassel Germany, and the The New York Open Center. You can learn about Dr Parnell’s work and forthcoming trainings by visiting: www.drlaurelparnell.com.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Trauma and Addiction Recovery with EMDR
08:45 - Neuroscience of EMDR's Transformative Approach
16:31 - Addiction Recovery with EMDR
21:53 - EMDR and the Healing Intelligence Within
30:18 - Rewiring Attachment in EMDR Therapy
35:58 - Resource Tapping in EMDR
41:24 - EMDR's Bridging Technique
45:41 - Approach to Substance Dependency
55:22 - Strategies for Overcoming Addiction

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3 Books Dr Parnell Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:

— Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/44bM7ni

— Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/439Cbcz

—A Therapist's Guide to EMDR: Tools and Techniques for Successful Treatment - Laurel Parnell - https://amzn.to/4408zjb