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Published Jun 30, 2023

853: Memories of Trauma or Therapy-Induced Drama? | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into the effects of EMDR therapy on memory recall, examining family dynamics and sensitivity. They also address relationship trust issues, storytelling in partnerships, and the transition from military life to parenting challenges, providing strategies and insights for navigating these complex situations.
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  • EMDR Therapy

    and discuss the complexities of EMDR therapy and its impact on memory recall. They explore the possibility of false memories being created during therapy, especially when therapists might unintentionally guide patients. Jordan highlights the delicate balance needed to support a loved one undergoing such therapy while questioning the authenticity of the memories.

    The best thing he can do is support her in doing the best possible therapy for herself, right? And maybe ask her, can you share a little bit about how you and your therapist are processing these memories? I'm just so curious. How do you know that they're definitely real?

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    The conversation underscores the importance of approaching these situations with sensitivity and care 1 2.

       

    Family Dynamics

    The hosts delve into the impact of therapy-induced memories on family dynamics. shares a listener's story about their sister's EMDR therapy, which has brought up repressed memories of abuse, causing tension within the family. They discuss the challenges of navigating these competing narratives and the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved.

    Is it selfish of me to not further investigate my own past and potentially corroborate our memories? On that point, Brad was also pretty emphatic. No, it is not selfish of you.

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    The hosts emphasize the need for mutual respect and understanding in such delicate situations 3 4.

       

    Setting Boundaries

    and further explore how therapy-induced memories can strain family relationships. They highlight the importance of setting boundaries and finding common ground to maintain familial bonds. The hosts also discuss the potential benefits of family therapy to facilitate healing and understanding.

    Ideally, you and your sister find some common ground where you can both agree to respect each other's experience, but maybe you put a boundary around this where you're not going to talk about this abuse for the good of your relationship for the time being anyway.

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    The conversation stresses the need for patience and empathy in navigating these complex family issues 5 6.

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