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Jul 2024
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EMDR Therapy and Stress Resilience

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
About this episode

The American Psychological Association defines stress resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress." Stress and trauma are often part of life. How can we learn to be more resilient when facing stress and trauma? Can EMDR therapy help? Find out what Rachael Miller, LCPC, NCC, says about EMDR and stress resilience.

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


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