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Welcome to the first two books in The Art of Self-EMDR series... written to guide you in using self-EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy techniques to resolve trauma and turn it into art.
The memories you least like to think about have more of a hold on you than you realize... and EMDR has the power to change that.
Trauma affects us all... Even if we're not the ones who have experienced it directly.
It shapes our behaviors, our perception of the world, and the way we interact with others, and when we're able to address it, we can make the world a kinder and more connected place.
Whether you're a therapist or someone searching for new inroads to emotional healing, your goal is to address trauma, and talk therapy is far from the only way to do this.
In fact, to be truly effective, you need to engage the creative brain... and that's where Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) comes in.
EMDR is designed to ease the distress you associate with your most traumatic memories and experiences, combining cognitive, somatic, and emotion-focused therapies with bilateral stimulation -- usually in the form of guided eye movements.
The result?
The way you perceive your memories changes, giving you a more balanced understanding of both yourself and the world around you.
It has extraordinary power, and simply familiarizing yourself with how it works can change the way you experience a negative memory, even if you have no specific trauma you can pinpoint.
This fascinating guide to EMDR is exactly the introduction you need.
... And maybe you've always wanted to write your life story -- but something keeps getting in the way.
Maybe the memories feel too painful. Maybe the words don't come. Maybe you're afraid of what you'll uncover -- or what you won't be able to let go.
You've thought about trying EMDR therapy -- but you can't find a therapist, you feel intimidated or skeptical, or you simply can't afford to pay for sessions right now.
In The Art of self-EMDR Writing, psychologist, EMDR therapist, and author, Deborah Cox, offers a powerful, trauma-informed method for writing your story in a way that creates learning and calming as you go. Combining the principles of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with creative, guided writing practices, this book gives you the tools to reprocess the past, find your story, and transform pain into personal power.
Maybe you don't think you can write... or you believe it's impossible for you to feel hopeful, connected, joyful, organized, or in charge of your life again. The Art of Self-EMDR Writing brings you focused awareness through both pen-and-paper exercises and guided bilateral stimulation (self-EMDR) methods that promote your nervous system's ability to sort through the frightening, shameful, or heartbreaking elements of your life in a new way. Through this deeply creative life-writing exploration, you can develop self-compassion, see yourself differently, and find the meanings embedded in your lived experience. Adding self-EMDR recruits your body's participation in healing, moving forward, owning your strengths, and aiming your thoughts in new directions.
This is more than journaling. It's more than acknowledging emotions. It's a structured, compassionate, and literary approach designed for people who want clarity, soothing, and perspective on their unique and engaging story -- without getting overwhelmed in the process.
Written by a licensed psychologist and EMDR therapist, it is not designed to replace therapy, but to give you relief and a pathway back to your true self.
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