639: Hope and Healing for Troubled Times with Mark Odland

This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast, Shann is speaking with Mark Odland MA, LMFT about EMDR for anxiety relief and the dynamic intersection between healing and creativity.

As a therapist, artist, educator, and poet, Mark’s new book “EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry - A Meditation on Hope and Healing for Troubled Times” features a collection of his original artwork and poetry, created as a means of processing his own experiences of trauma and healing.

Listen in for an introduction to EMDR and how it differs from other forms of therapy along with a couple of poetry readings from Mark's book. We also discuss how EMDR therapy can be used in combination with creative expression to promote healing and personal growth.

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“We are living in a world in which we all feel pain, all need healing, and all long to be loved.”
- Marc Odland

 

Points covered in this episode

  • A quick introduction to EMDR* and how it differs from other forms of therapy?

  • How creative expression can complement EMDR therapy in the healing process?

  • Mark’s inspiration for “EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry - A Meditation on Hope and Healing for Troubled Times”

  • Advice for someone who is interested in using creative expression as a means of processing trauma or emotional distress?

  • Mark shares a couple of his poems as part of a larger healing process

  • How poetry and EMDR therapy have helped Mark overcome burnout


*EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a psychotherapy approach that helps individuals process traumatic experiences that are causing emotional distress. It is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions.

EMDR therapy involves the use of bilateral stimulation, which can include eye movements, tapping, or sounds, to activate the brain's natural ability to process and integrate traumatic memories. During a typical EMDR therapy session, a trained therapist will guide the client through a structured process that involves focusing on a specific traumatic memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation. This process can help the client to process the memory in a more adaptive way, which can lead to a reduction in emotional distress and anxiety.

Learn more about Marc Odland and get a copy of EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry at www.bilateralinnovations.com

 

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