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23. Aphantasia and EMDR: Can You Heal Without Visualising?
In this fascinating episode of the EMDR Doctor Podcast, Dr. Caroline Lloyd explores aphantasia—the inability to visualise images in the mind’s eye—and its impact on EMDR therapy. Many EMDR exercises rely on visualisation, but what happens if a person simply can’t form mental images? Dr. Lloyd unpacks how EMDR can still be effective for people with aphantasia, how therapists adapt techniques, and some surprising connections between trauma, neurodiversity, and imagination.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
What aphantasia is and why some people are unaware they have it
How people with aphantasia…
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