This week we will be joined by Marta Cafone. She is a therapist with A Better Life Therapy and will be discussing her use of EMDR.

EMDR– Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing a way to assess bilateral understanding of the trauma.

Today’s question: How can I help my partner that has been through childhood trauma and does not know how to address it?

Answer: This can be a difficult time. Watching a loved one struggle can be very difficult. First, you should be a safe place and just there to listen and comfort them. It is also dependent to try but you have to understand they may not be ready to deal with their trauma. You have to remember that you are not their therapist but are their partner. 

You can offer them your advice to help them to seek advice from a professional. You can encourage them to recognize you as their partner and place where they can relax and feel comfortable. You have to simply be supportive and empathetic and compassionate.

You have to realize this is about them, not you. You may need to reflect on whether this is for you or are you truly concerned about them? 

 

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Music: Gramoscope Music. 

Show Notes by: Brett Burris

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