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Originally Posted by here today
Sounds like a good idea. Issues of transference are not usually a part of the EMDR practice, as I understand that (but I've never done EMDR).
I had problems with "parts" and saw a trauma specialist and she did help some with memories related to that. But not, much, with integration or "containing" or other relational stuff.
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You have to build a therapeutic relationship to do EMDR. There was no way I was going to delve into trauma memories with someone I do not trust and trust is also an issue for me. So before we even did EMDR we did talk therapy, parts integration, ego state therapy. Now it is all EMDR.
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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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