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Feb 2025
1h 12m

EMDR Therapy: A Path to Better Sleep

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
About this episode

In this episode, we dive into how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can effectively treat sleep disorders. Many people struggle with sleep due to trauma, anxiety, or unresolved emotional issues. EMDR, a well-known therapy for trauma, has proven to help individuals break free from the cycle of sleeplessness caused by these factors.

Our guest experts, EMDR therapist Dr. Jaan Reitav and psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Celeste Thirwell explain the science behind EMDR therapy and how it can help reprocess distressing memories and emotions that disrupt sleep patterns. We discuss how EMDR calms the nervous system, reduces hyperarousal, and promotes healthier sleep habits.

Whether you’re dealing with insomnia, nightmares, or anxiety-driven sleep disturbances, this episode will provide valuable insights into how EMDR therapy can be a transformative tool for achieving restful, restorative sleep.

Tune in to learn how this innovative therapy can help you sleep better and wake up refreshed.

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

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


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