Is EMDR therapy right for everyone? In this episode of Hey Tabi, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook breaks down when EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) might not be the best approach for trauma recovery.

You'll learn:
✅ Why EMDR may not be suitable for clients in unsafe environments or those struggling with emotional regulation.
✅ How dissociation, unresolved trauma, or prior negative EMDR experiences can impact effectiveness.
✅ Top alternative trauma therapies like Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Narrative Therapy.
✅ The importance of therapist flexibility and tailoring trauma treatment to individual client needs.

If you or someone you know is navigating trauma recovery, this episode provides valuable insights into finding the right healing approach.

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