Creative Adventures in EMDR

This week on The EMDR Doctor Podcast, I’m taking you on a slightly different kind of journey. As I pack my bags for a holiday adventure, I couldn’t help but think about how EMDR itself is an adventure too. It’s a therapy that invites us to step into the unknown, follow the brain’s natural pathways, and sometimes even get creative with imagination and new perspectives. Just like any great adventure, it’s full of surprises, discoveries, and the potential for transformation.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Healing can be an adventure — curiosity and openness often lead to breakthroughs.

• Creativity isn’t separate from therapy; it’s a powerful part of how our brains heal.

• Imaginative resources (like nurturing figures) can help us feel safe when facing tough memories.

• You don’t have to “have it all figured out” before EMDR — your brain knows where it needs to go.

• Simple preparation tools, like practicing calm or safe place visualisations, can make EMDR more effective and less overwhelming.

Key Highlights:

• How EMDR unfolds after the setup: client-led, fluid, and organic.

• The role of creativity in EMDR — from re-scripting moments to introducing nurturing or wise figures.

• Why imagination can help unlock stuck points in healing.

• Ways EMDR connects current distress to earlier memories, uncovering deeper roots.

• Practical tips on how to prepare for EMDR sessions (like calm place visualisations).

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Lloyd’s Heal Your Past online EMDR program – Register at emdrdoctor.com.au/heal
• Research on PTSD treatments and why EMDR is faster and more effective than traditional talk therapy for trauma

Contact and Feedback:

•  Thinking about trying EMDR for PTSD? Reach out to Dr. Lloyd at emdrdoctor.com.au.
• Note: This podcast provides general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised recommendations.

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Join Dr. Caroline Lloyd as she unpacks trauma, demystifies PTSD, and shares how EMDR can support real, lasting healing.