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Francine Shapiro, Ph. D.
Known for: Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy
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Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy
This book introduces readers to practical self-help techniques derived from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Francine Shapiro, the originator of EMDR, explains how traumatic and stressful experiences can shape emotional responses and behaviors, and provides step-by-step guidance to help readers process and overcome these patterns. The book combines psychological insights with accessible exercises aimed at fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
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Understanding Memory and Adaptive Information Processing
Our memories aren’t stored as tidy, neutral records of what happened. Each one contains sensory details, emotions, thoughts, and body sensations. When the brain processes information normally, these components integrate into adaptive networks. We remember an event, but it no longer controls us. Howe...
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Identifying Triggers and the Power of Self-Awareness
Once you understand that current distress has roots in past experiences, the next step is to trace the threads. Every negative emotion, repetitive behavior, or painful relationship pattern is a clue pointing back to a network of memory that needs your attention. When you react with sudden anger, or ...
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About Francine Shapiro
Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., was an American psychologist best known for developing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Her work has been widely recognized for its contributions to trauma treatment and psychotherapy. She authored several books and research papers on EMDR and it...
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Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., was an American psychologist best known for developing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Her work has been widely recognized for its contributions to trauma treatment and psychotherapy. She authored several books and research papers on EMDR and it...
Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., was an American psychologist best known for developing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Her work has been widely recognized for its contributions to trauma treatment and psychotherapy. She authored several books and research papers on EMDR and its applications in mental health.
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