Navigating Grief and Loss with EMDR

In this episode of the EMDR Doctor Podcast, Dr. Caroline Lloyd dives deep into how EMDR can assist in processing complex grief and loss. From resolving unfinished business with loved ones to getting unstuck from the pain of loss, Dr. Lloyd explains how EMDR therapy can help people navigate through the grieving process. She also shares personal anecdotes and insights from her practice, illustrating how powerful EMDR can be in healing grief.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How EMDR helps process grief without erasing the love or memories associated with the person
• The different types of grief, including the grief of losing a relationship, a dream, or innocence, and how EMDR helps each
• Why unresolved grief can become stuck and how EMDR can move it forward by addressing the trauma associated with the loss
• Techniques for resolving unfinished business through EMDR, allowing closure for unsaid goodbyes or unresolved conflicts
• Examples from Dr. Lloyd’s practice where clients have experienced profound relief from grief through EMDR

Key Highlights:

• Dr. Lloyd’s first EMDR session with a client grieving a suicide loss, and how laughter returned after nearly two decades of grief.
• Understanding that EMDR won’t take away grief, but it can remove the pain associated with traumatic memories, allowing for more peaceful and positive recollections of the loved one.
• Insight into how societal pressures often force people to avoid or delay grieving, and how EMDR can start or complete the grieving process that has been stalled.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Lloyd’s online EMDR course, which is designed to help participants work through trauma, grief, and other emotional issues in a supportive, small group setting.

Contact and Feedback:

• Want to learn more or participate in the upcoming online course? Visit Dr. Lloyd’s website for more information and to register.
• Note: This podcast provides general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalised recommendations.

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Join Dr. Caroline Lloyd as she guides you through the profound process of healing grief with EMDR, offering tools and insights to help you move forward in a healthy, compassionate way. Thanks for listening!