The EMDR Doctor Podcast

16. The Power of Imagination in EMDR Therapy

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In this captivating episode of the EMDR Doctor Podcast, Dr. Caroline Lloyd explores the surprising role of imagination in EMDR therapy. While some may find the concept a bit unconventional, Dr. Lloyd explains how imagination can be a playful, creative, and highly effective tool for resolving trauma. By reshaping difficult memories with imaginative elements, EMDR therapists can help clients achieve profound healing and emotional relief.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

  • How imagination can be used in EMDR to destabilize and transform traumatic memories
  • The science behind memory retrieval and how each recollection slightly alters the memory
  • Examples of using imagination to create safety and empowerment within difficult memories
  • The interplay between memory and imagination in shaping our perception of past and future events
  • How imaginative techniques are also used in therapies like Gestalt, Schema Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Key Highlights:

    • Dr. Lloyd shares a delightful client story where Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles transformed a childhood memory of fear into one of empowerment and safety.
    • Insight into how imagination draws on memory to create new emotional experiences and resolve trauma.
    • Personal anecdotes, including Dr. Lloyd’s use of EMDR on herself to process distress from watching a horror movie.

      • Resources Mentioned:

      • Techniques such as Calm Place, protector figures, and imaginative re-scripting within EMDR therapy
      • Additional therapies like Gestalt, Schema Therapy, and IFS that use imagination creatively

        • Contact and Feedback:

        • Interested in exploring EMDR therapy? Visit Dr. Lloyd’s website to learn more or join her online EMDR program.
        • Note: This podcast provides general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

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            • Join Dr. Caroline Lloyd as she shows how a little imagination can go a long way in reshaping memories, fostering healing, and bringing a sense of playfulness to the EMDR process. Thanks for listening!

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