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Jan 2024
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EMDR Therapy and Neurodiversity

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
About this episode

The Cleveland Clinic defines neurodivergent as people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. How can EMDR therapists work with this population, and what do they need to know to serve their clients? EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Laurel Thornton discusses EMDR therapy, neurodiversity, and the neurodivergent. 

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

Produced by Kim Howard, CAE.

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


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