As someone who has used EMDR as a mode in my own therapy, I enjoyed reading this book. I learned a lot and felt their words mirror my own experiences. This book is perfect for those in therapy and for therapists alike.

I would highly recommend Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal by Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn, PsyD, to anyone in the mental health field, anyone interested in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, or anyone who has experienced trauma. The book is authored by Michael, the client, who presents his story of childhood trauma and Deborah, the therapist, who explains EMDR therapy and treatment. #EveryMemoryDeservesRespect #NetGalley

A good, introductory overview of EMDR therapy. It can be a bit trigging at times to read, but really dives deep into processing trauma.

This wonderful book describes one person's journey through complex trauma, his life challenges as a result of that trauma and the healing process working with an EMDR based therapist. Between snippets of the author's life story we are given the brain science of trauma, its processing, and many of its possible effects. We are also introduced to the therapy tool EMDR how it works and how it allows the brain to reprocess trauma. The book is broken down into bite sized pieces which is quite helpful because sometimes the science is a lot of absorb and sometimes the author's life story is triggering for those suffering the effects of trauma.
I especially valued Deborah Korn's contributions explaining the science and what EMDR therapy looks like in step by step detail.

This book will have a limited audience because of its topic, but that right audience will be truly grateful for the work demystifying this potentially life changing therapy.

Just could not get into this book. The subject matter interests me greatly, but I didn’t feel l was learning anything. Very dry read.

Excellent book on EMDR for trauma survivors. The first half talks about how trauma/memories affect us and how the brain & body deal with trauma. The 2nd half explains the dynamics of how EMDR works, how to find a practitioner and an extensive list of resources.
I would definitely recommend this book with the caveat that it may bring up anxiety while you are reading it. That being said I still think it’s a positive read. I have used EMDR successfully to “cure” both my fear of heights and my fear of fire. It is truly amazing! Memories/thoughts/experiences that I had no conscious knowledge of came pouring out. EMDR allows you to see the trauma from almost an unattached view so that you can see it without your emotional pain/attachment getting in the way of understanding it.

I received an electronic ARC from Workman Publishing Company through NetGalley.
Well thought out and presented information about EMDR therapy. This book is written for anyone who wants to learn more about this type of therapy and/or who may be trying to decide if this could be beneficial for them. Written by someone who has been through this therapy and by a licensed therapist who treats people using this among other therapies.
The language is straightforward and terms and processes are explained clearly. Examples are provided for clarity. Every chapter includes at least one full page photo and short blurbs on white pages to allow breaks from the material and to support one more learning style.
Definitely one to own if you are considering seeking help for past trauma.

A thought-provoking and helpful title by a man with a traumatic past who has been treated with EMDR, an eye-movement-based psychotherapeutic treatment, and by a therapist (not his) expert in using EMDR. Recommended to anyone curious about the treatment or looking for a book on trauma and a possible way to recover from it.

An excellent explanation of EMDR, and what it can do to relieve trauma. We can all suffer from trauma, so this is a welcome guide.