Let's Talk EMDR

Healing Young Hearts: Treating Attachment Trauma in Children with EMDR Therapy


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We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions in attachment—such as neglect, abuse, or loss—can shape a child's emotional and behavioral world, and how EMDR offers a path toward healing.

Listeners will learn:

  • What attachment trauma looks like in children
  • How EMDR is adapted for young clients
  • Real-life case examples of EMDR in action
  • Tips for parents, caregivers, and clinicians supporting children with trauma histories

Whether you're a mental health professional, educator, or caregiver, this episode offers deep insight into one of the most effective, neuroscience-backed therapies available today for helping children reprocess trauma and build secure, healthy relationships.

Resources

  • Debra Wesselmann's website for free e-books
  • EMDRIA Children's Toolkit (log in req)
  • What Is EMDR Therapy?
  • EMDRIA™ Library 
  • EMDRIA Glossary 

Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.

Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.


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