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70. How can EMDR help sleep?
In this episode, we explore EMDR and sleep. Host, Dr. Caroline Lloyd explains how EMDR can be used in reducing the anxiety and catastrophic thinking behind insomnia, and also as a simple but effective self-soothing technique. Dr. Lloyd discusses nightmares, sleep talking, and sleep paralysis - emphasizing psychoeducation and fear reduction through EMDR. The episode also covers practical sleep hygiene tips, and available professional resources.
Key Points:
• EMDR can address psychological causes of sleep problems (e.g., anxiety, catastrophizing or trauma-related distress).
• EMDR can help with…
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