How EMDR Can Help You Change Your Drinking and Your LifeHow EMDR Can Help You Change Your Drinking and Your Life
Alcohol Tipping Point
Megan Salar is on the show to teach us about using EMDR to help rewire our brain to change our drinking and our lives. Megan is a Certified EMDR clinician, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Advanced Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, who formerly owned and operated one of the largest treatment centers for substance abuse and trauma in Idaho. Megan is the author of EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD: Skills to Manage Triggers, Move Beyond Traumatic Memories, and Take Back Your Life. She is breaking ground on conversations surrounding trauma, addiction, EMDR and traditional talk therapy. Using her unique, hands-on approach, Megan will challenge you to embrace your true authentic self and break your drinking habit. We talk about: What EMDR is How EMDR can help treat drinking problems Megan walks us through an EMDR exercise Some ways we can practice EMDR on our own&nb
44:31•4 Oct 2023
Rewire Your Drinking Habits with EMDR: Insights from Megan Salar
Episode Overview
- Megan Salar, a certified EMDR clinician and trainer, discusses the application of EMDR in changing drinking habits and addressing trauma
- Insights into EMDR therapy, its evidence-based effectiveness, and practical exercises for coping and recovery
- The power of self-compassion and redefining negative core beliefs in healing and transformation
- Practical tips for men in recovery and breaking free from stigmas and stereotypes
- Deb Mazenor provides valuable resources and encourages listeners to share and review the show for broader impact
“Your willingness to even want to make a change and to do something different says to me, and hopefully to you out there listening, that you want to be better regardless of what it is. That speaks a lot to who you are as a human.”
Imagine if you could rewire your brain to change your drinking habits. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Deb Mazenor sits down with Megan Salar, a certified EMDR clinician and trauma expert, to discuss just that. Megan, who has a wealth of experience in treating trauma and addiction, shares how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be a game-changer for those struggling with alcohol use.
From explaining the basics of EMDR to guiding listeners through practical exercises, Megan offers a hands-on approach to understanding and utilizing this therapy. She also touches on the importance of self-compassion and redefining negative core beliefs. Whether you're looking to quit drinking or support someone on their journey, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable tips for healing and transformation.
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