[quote]The Importance Of Dual Focus
Another key principle to keep in mind while practicing self-administered EMDR is the need to maintain a dual focus of attention.
This means simultaneously directing your attention towards both the bilateral stimulation and an internal state of discomfort.
There must be a combined focus on both the external bilateral stimulation and an internal state of physiological activation for EMDR to be successful.
Focusing on one without the other will not be therapeutic.
Just paying attention to bilateral stimulation without holding a disturbing memory in mind will not impact the trauma.
More importantly, simply concentrating on a distressing memory or state without attempting to remedy the situation can retraumatize the individual, making the situation worse. Instead, it is crucial to maintain a dual state of focus in order to effectively process and remove the trauma.
The dual state of focus distracts the mind which allows the brain to let go of the trauma.
The negatively charged emotion attached to the memory diminishes and is neutralized.
The once powerful memory becomes an event that happened in the past.
It is also important to point out that simply watching an EMDR video will not be helpful unless the person activates a disturbing memory on the physiological level during the treatment.
The individual must be experiencing anxiety or a fight/flight response in the current moment while working with bilateral stimulation.
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How To Self Administer EMDR Therapy From Home
by Mary-Beth Zolik, M.Ed LMHC | Jul 18, 2022 | EMDR, Letting Go, Trauma
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https://youtu.be/lsQbzfW9txc?si=hMSE8u0zcZVCJV_n
EMDR explained Part 1:
https://youtu.be/cMtrwFIRaTA?si=EPSL0u1bgngXldto
EMDR explained Part 2:
https://youtu.be/F2BaiQZtM4M?si=i-bZfULcLY4fKPI8
Nature's EMDR:
https://youtu.be/FkuqlRkMk_s?si=v3NgoXAxh5RTo4FU
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https://youtu.be/u5D03LP7SKA?si=kMECma1IE61itWjQ
EMDR: Self Administered Clinical Version (Blue Point):
https://youtu.be/xfHCTG2l01Y?si=vvN3QWn5CkadXw-D
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https://youtu.be/eEVXhPKGLf0?si=xzH5Uhsc4vOiI-di
