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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Healing Trauma: Insights on EMDR Therapy from Paula Merucci
Description: In this episode, host Janet Michael welcomes licensed clinical social worker Paula Merucci to discuss the topic of trauma and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. Paula describes her journey to founding EMDR Chicago. She elaborates on how EMDR works by utilizing the brain's natural healing processes to address trauma, and she points to its origins and significance in the treatment of complex PTSD. Janet shares her curiosity about EMDR and asks Paula to explain the therapy. Paula provides insights into how trauma can manifest in individuals, including addiction and various mental health disorders, and discusses...