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EMDR works but for specific things. Thye stopped my nightmares, stopped memories having such a visual and emotional charge. He has also used EMDR to install positive things I have done that I normally could not like ask for my needs to be met, or if I found the confidence or courage to do something then he would instal that. This would help with boosting confidence and self esteem. Did not fix all my problems but sure did help take some barriers away.
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When a child’s emotional needs are not met and a child is repeatedly hurt and abused, this deeply and profoundly affects the child’s development. Wanting those unmet childhood needs in adulthood. Looking for safety, protection, being cherished and loved can often be normal unmet needs in childhood, and the survivor searches for these in other adults. This can be where survivors search for mother and father figures. Transference issues in counseling can occur and this is normal for childhood abuse survivors.
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