Season 2. Ep. 3. - Adrienne Loker, LCSW Discussing EMDR

Season 2. Ep. 3. - Adrienne Loker, LCSW Discussing EMDR

Imagine being able to rewire your brain to heal from past trauma and break free from the chains of addiction. That's exactly what Adrienne Loker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, aims to achieve with her intensive EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) techniques. In this episode of Friends In Recovery, hosts Jersey Ed and Mike the Podfather sit down with Adrienne to explore how EMDR can help individuals in recovery become 'unstuck'.

Adrienne delves into the nuts and bolts of EMDR, explaining how touchstone memories—those significant moments from our past—can act as anchors for trauma that affects us today. By 're-programming' these painful memories, EMDR allows people to heal and move forward without the weight of their past holding them back. The conversation also touches on the benefits of combining EMDR with ego state therapy, which helps address the underlying causes of addiction.

Adrienne shares real-life examples from her practice, Seeking Depth to Recovery, located in Richmond, Virginia. Her services include individual therapy, group sessions, and even psychodrama retreats aimed at both clients and clinicians. For anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into a therapy that might just be the key to lasting recovery. It's not just about managing addiction; it's about healing from the inside out.

Curious about how EMDR could make a difference in your life? Tune in to hear Adrienne's expert take on this transformative therapy.