EMDR Therapy: Healing Childhood Trauma and Attachment Wounds

EMDR Therapy: Healing Childhood Trauma and Attachment Wounds

Dr. Marid Kaewchinda (Ph.D)
Expert Counseling Psychologist specializing in EMDR and Brainspotting Therapy

What Is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
is a scientifically proven psychotherapy technique that helps individuals heal from emotional wounds and traumatic experiences through bilateral brain stimulation — using eye movements, tactile sensations, or auditory cues to process distressing memories safely and effectively.

EMDR has been shown to help with:

• Depression
  
• Anxiety Disorders
  
• Borderline Personality Disorder
  
• Bipolar Disorder
  
• and particularly Attachment Disorders caused by early relational trauma.
  

Understanding Attachment Disorders
Attachment disorders arise from disrupted emotional bonding during early childhood, especially when a child experiences neglect, abuse, or emotional unavailability from caregivers.

Common long-term effects include:

• Fear of abandonment
• Difficulty trusting others
• Unstable relationships
• Chronic sadness or anxiety

These emotional wounds can shape how individuals connect with others in adulthood.


When Trauma Disconnects the Self
Severe early trauma may lead to Dissociative Disorders, where the brain detaches from painful memories to protect itself.
Symptoms may include:

• Feeling detached from oneself
• Gaps in memory
• or feeling like multiple selves exist

Professional psychotherapy, including EMDR, is often necessary to restore emotional integration and safety.

How EMDR Helps Heal Attachment Wounds
Research shows that individuals with attachment trauma often ha
With consistent EMDR therapy, cve an overactive amygdala, the brain’s fear center.

EMDR Therapy helps reprocess traumatic memories, reducing emotional reactivity and allowing the brain to store those memories more adaptively.

In Attachment-Focused EMDR, therapists emphasize rebuilding internal safety, repairing the sense of trust, and promoting healthy emotional connections with oneself and others.

Healing Outcomes with EMDRlients often experience:

• Emotional calmness and clarity
• A stronger sense of self and safety
• Improved emotional regulation

Healthier, more secure relationships



EMDR Therapy is not about erasing pain — it’s about transforming it.
At Better Mind, our certified EMDR therapists can help you release old wounds, rediscover emotional safety, and reconnect with your authentic self.

FAQ
Q1: How long does EMDR treatment take?
A: Typically between 6–12 sessions, depending on trauma severity and client readiness.

Q2: Is EMDR safe?
A: Yes, when conducted by a certified EMDR therapist.

Q3: Who is EMDR suitable for?
A: Anyone with unresolved trauma, including loss, abandonment, or relationship wounds.

Q4: How is EMDR different from talk therapy?
A: EMDR integrates eye movements or bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess painful memories — leading to deeper, faster emotional healing.