A hard look at EMDR and its unscrupulous founder

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Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/neurotransmissions Watch my exclusive video where I react to therapy TikToks: https://nebula.tv/videos/neurotransmissions-licensed-therapist-reacts-to-therapy-tiktoks EMDR is a therapy that uses eye movements to treat trauma. So...is it legit? We're going to dive deep into the world of EMDR therapy, exploring its origins, controversies, and the big question: How does eye movement help treat trauma? Join me as we unravel both the mysteries of this unique therapeutic approach and the life of its founder, Francine Shapiro, whose zeal and questionable business practices created the EMDR empire we know today. I also discuss current research findings on its efficacy and the controversies surrounding EMDR as an institution, including its dubious ties to pseudoscience. This is really an opportunity for me to give my own perspective, navigate the complexities of EMDR, uncover its potential merits (especially in treating PTSD), and address the fanaticism and marketing claims that surround it. Whether you're a therapist, curious about mental health treatments, or just interested in learning a wild story, this video aims to shed light on the fascinating world of EMDR therapy and the ongoing debates within the mental health community. Sources (& sample session links): http://bit.ly/emdrvideosources 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - My experience with EMDR 3:47 - Francine Shapiro: EMDR's founder 7:59 - The origins of EMDR 11:44 - What EMDR looks like in practice 18:51 - What the research says about EMDR 24:52 - What are the eye movements doing? 29:18 - Controversies around EMDR 38:58 - The slippery response to criticism 42:53 - The weird culture around EMDR 45:20 - EMDR is a "purple hat" 49:47 - A clarification and my closing thoughts We published a book called Brains Explained. You can buy it! https://amzn.to/3hkmCdo Join our mess of a Discord server: https://discord.gg/rD6wjQa7Vs If you like what we do, support our work by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/neurotransmissions Alternatively, if you wanna support the channel and get some fun emojis to use in comments and a badge next to your name in the process, consider becoming a "member" of our channel right here on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLrBefhyp8YyI9VGPbghvw/join We couldn’t do all of this without our awesome Patreon Producers, Ryan M. Shaver, Danny Van Hecke, Carrie McKenzie, and Jareth Arnold. You four are like warm sunshine on a cool day! And thanks to our other high-level Patrons, including: Marcelo Kenji 12tone Linda L Schubert Susan Jones Ilsa Jerome k b Marcel Ward City Beautiful #emdr #therapy #ptsd #emdrtherapy