I’m so excited to introduce you to someone who has deeply influenced my work- Deb Wesselmann! Deb is a pioneer in integrating EMDR therapy with family therapy for children with early attachment trauma. In this episode, we chat about how Deb (and her colleagues) developed her attachment-focused EMDR model, why slow bilateral stimulation is so effective for complex trauma, and what it really means to create a secure holding environment for both kids and their parents. We also talk about the importance of therapists and other helpers doing their own work in therapy.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why Deb’s model of attachment-focused EMDR has transformed how we support children with early trauma
- The importance of helping both parents and children process trauma for lasting healing
- How bilateral stimulation, safety, and co-regulation come together in this powerful family therapy mode
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Learn more about Deb Wesselmann and her work: https://debrawesselmann.com/
- Register for Deb’s upcoming online training in Attachment-Focused EMDR: https://debrawesselmann.com/#emdr-therapy
- Stay tuned for Deb and Christine Mark-Griffin’s upcoming EMDR workbook for kids!
- Learn more about EMDR Therapy: https://www.emdria.org
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Robyn
Author of National Best Selling Book (including audiobook) Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work
