


{"id":2138,"date":"2024-10-14T09:31:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T09:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.local\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2024-10-14T09:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T09:31:35","slug":"emdr-and-trauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"EMDR and PTSD: Healing the Wounds of the Past"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, we&#8217;re diving into a topic that&#8217;s close to my heart \u2013 the powerful connection between <a href=\"http:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/treatments\/eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing-emdr-therapy\/\">EMDR <\/a>therapy and <a href=\"http:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/disorders\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd\/\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/a>. If you&#8217;ve been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you&#8217;re constantly reliving your worst moments, this one&#8217;s for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The PTSD Puzzle: Understanding the Struggle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start by talking about PTSD. Imagine your mind as a photo album, but instead of just holding memories, it&#8217;s got some pages stuck on replay \u2013 and they&#8217;re usually the ones you&#8217;d rather forget. That&#8217;s PTSD in a nutshell \u2013 a response to trauma that keeps you locked in a cycle of reliving painful experiences, even when you&#8217;re safe and sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living with PTSD can feel like you&#8217;re constantly on edge, waiting for the next flashback or nightmare to hit. It&#8217;s like your brain&#8217;s alarm system is stuck on high alert, blaring sirens even when there&#8217;s no real danger. Exhausting doesn&#8217;t even begin to cover it, right? But here&#8217;s the thing \u2013 you&#8217;re not broken, and you&#8217;re definitely not alone in this struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rldcscgqej4-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"grayscale photography of woman facing window\" class=\"wp-image-2141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rldcscgqej4-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rldcscgqej4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rldcscgqej4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rldcscgqej4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rldcscgqej4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enter EMDR: A Beacon of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s shine a light on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. Don&#8217;t let the clinical name scare you off \u2013 at its heart, EMDR is about helping your brain unstick those painful memories and process them in a healthier way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of EMDR as a gentle guide for your mind. It&#8217;s like having someone help you flip through that stuck photo album, allowing you to look at those painful pictures without feeling overwhelmed, and eventually, putting them in their proper place \u2013 in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How EMDR Works Its Magic on PTSD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how does EMDR do its thing for PTSD? Let&#8217;s break it down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Targeting the Trauma<\/strong>: In EMDR, we zero in on the specific traumatic memories that are causing you distress. It&#8217;s like identifying which pages in your mental photo album need some tender loving care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bilateral Stimulation \u2013 The Game Changer<\/strong>: Through eye movements, taps, or sounds, EMDR creates a bilateral stimulation that helps your brain process these memories. It&#8217;s like giving your mind a new lens to view old pictures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reprocessing the Memory<\/strong>: As you focus on the traumatic memory, the bilateral stimulation helps your brain reprocess it. It&#8217;s like your mind is saying, &#8220;Oh, I can see this differently now. It&#8217;s not happening anymore. I&#8217;m safe.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installing Positive Beliefs<\/strong>: EMDR isn&#8217;t just about addressing the negative. We also work on strengthening positive beliefs about yourself. It&#8217;s like adding new, empowering captions to those old photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body Scan \u2013 Feeling the Shift<\/strong>: We check in with your body to ensure the distress has truly reduced. Many clients report feeling physically lighter, like they&#8217;ve set down a heavy backpack they didn&#8217;t even realize they were carrying.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The EMDR-PTSD Connection: Real Talk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I&#8217;m not here to tell you that EMDR is a magic eraser for your trauma. Healing is a journey, and sometimes it&#8217;s a winding road. But what I can tell you is this: EMDR has been a game-changer for many of my clients with PTSD, helping them reclaim their lives from the grip of trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One client put it this way: &#8220;Before EMDR, it was like I was watching my life through a rearview mirror, always seeing the crash behind me. Now, I can finally look through the windshield again. The crash is still there in my memory, but it&#8217;s not all I can see anymore.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfnbfaciu1i-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"assorted pendant lamp lot\" class=\"wp-image-2140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfnbfaciu1i-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfnbfaciu1i-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfnbfaciu1i-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfnbfaciu1i-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfnbfaciu1i.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why EMDR Clicks with PTSD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EMDR is particularly powerful for PTSD because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s Trauma-Focused<\/strong>: EMDR was originally developed for PTSD and has a strong track record in treating trauma-related issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s Efficient<\/strong>: Many clients report significant improvements in fewer sessions compared to traditional talk therapy alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s Body-Mind Therapy<\/strong>: PTSD isn&#8217;t just mental \u2013 it&#8217;s stored in the body too. EMDR addresses both the psychological and physiological aspects of trauma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It Reduces Avoidance<\/strong>: EMDR helps you face traumatic memories without being overwhelmed, reducing the need for unhealthy avoidance strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It Builds Resilience<\/strong>: Through EMDR, you develop internal resources to cope with triggers and stressors, making you more resilient in the face of future challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Invitation to Healing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re tired of feeling haunted by your past, it might be time to consider EMDR. As a therapist who&#8217;s witnessed the transformative power of this therapy, I can tell you \u2013 there&#8217;s hope, even when the darkness feels all-encompassing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, seeking help isn&#8217;t a sign of weakness; it&#8217;s an act of immense courage. You&#8217;ve already survived the trauma \u2013 you don&#8217;t have to keep surviving it every day. There&#8217;s a version of you that can thrive, not just survive, waiting to emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Rewrite Your Story?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If EMDR sounds like it might be your path to healing, reach out to a qualified EMDR therapist. It&#8217;s okay to take your time finding the right fit \u2013 the therapeutic relationship is crucial in trauma work. You want someone who makes you feel safe, heard, and respected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And hey, wherever you are in your healing journey right now, I want you to know this: Your trauma is part of your story, but it&#8217;s not the whole story. You&#8217;re so much more than what happened to you. You&#8217;re resilient, you&#8217;re worthy of peace, and you have the strength to heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what do you say? Are you ready to start turning those painful pages and writing new chapters in your life story? The pen is in your hand, and this time, you get to choose how the story unfolds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you&#8217;ve got this. You&#8217;re stronger than you know, braver than you believe, and more loved than you can imagine. Until next time, keep taking those small steps towards healing \u2013 they add up to giant leaps before you know it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we&#8217;re diving into a topic that&#8217;s close to my heart \u2013 the powerful connection between EMDR therapy and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you&#8217;ve been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you&#8217;re constantly reliving your worst moments, this one&#8217;s for you. The PTSD Puzzle: Understanding the Struggle Let&#8217;s start by talking about [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2139,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,19,5],"tags":[28,27,23],"class_list":["post-2138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-emdr","category-ptsd","category-trauma","tag-emdr","tag-ptsd","tag-trauma"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>EMDR and trauma<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;ve been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you&#039;re constantly reliving your worst moments, this one&#039;s for you.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"EMDR and trauma\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you&#039;ve been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you&#039;re constantly reliving your worst moments, this one&#039;s for you.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-10-14T09:31:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-14T09:31:35+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1067\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1443832ea8702c854265f720a3042031\"},\"headline\":\"EMDR and PTSD: Healing the Wounds of the Past\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-10-14T09:31:18+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-14T09:31:35+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1010,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"EMDR\",\"ptsd\",\"trauma\"],\"articleSection\":[\"EMDR\",\"PTSD\",\"Trauma\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/\",\"name\":\"EMDR and trauma\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-10-14T09:31:18+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-14T09:31:35+00:00\",\"description\":\"If you've been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you're constantly reliving your worst moments, this one's for you.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg\",\"width\":1600,\"height\":1067,\"caption\":\"brown maple leaf on open book\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/trauma\\\/emdr-and-trauma\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"EMDR and PTSD: Healing the Wounds of the Past\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy\",\"description\":\"Individual &amp; Couples Therapy in Los Angeles, California\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"\",\"contentUrl\":\"\",\"caption\":\"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/dimitriostherapy.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1443832ea8702c854265f720a3042031\",\"name\":\"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/b6955338df05141370527b1d36fb449875eb2f89c07b1e3fb71f01588a416055?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/b6955338df05141370527b1d36fb449875eb2f89c07b1e3fb71f01588a416055?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/b6955338df05141370527b1d36fb449875eb2f89c07b1e3fb71f01588a416055?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"EMDR and trauma","description":"If you've been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you're constantly reliving your worst moments, this one's for you.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"EMDR and trauma","og_description":"If you've been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you're constantly reliving your worst moments, this one's for you.","og_url":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/","og_site_name":"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy","article_published_time":"2024-10-14T09:31:18+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-10-14T09:31:35+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1600,"height":1067,"url":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/"},"author":{"name":"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/1443832ea8702c854265f720a3042031"},"headline":"EMDR and PTSD: Healing the Wounds of the Past","datePublished":"2024-10-14T09:31:18+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-14T09:31:35+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/"},"wordCount":1010,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg","keywords":["EMDR","ptsd","trauma"],"articleSection":["EMDR","PTSD","Trauma"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/","url":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/","name":"EMDR and trauma","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg","datePublished":"2024-10-14T09:31:18+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-14T09:31:35+00:00","description":"If you've been carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling like you're constantly reliving your worst moments, this one's for you.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/luk-muz-yf0.jpg","width":1600,"height":1067,"caption":"brown maple leaf on open book"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/trauma\/emdr-and-trauma\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"EMDR and PTSD: Healing the Wounds of the Past"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/","name":"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy","description":"Individual &amp; Couples Therapy in Los Angeles, California","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#organization","name":"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy","url":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"","contentUrl":"","caption":"Dimitrios Pexaras Therapy"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/1443832ea8702c854265f720a3042031","name":"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b6955338df05141370527b1d36fb449875eb2f89c07b1e3fb71f01588a416055?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b6955338df05141370527b1d36fb449875eb2f89c07b1e3fb71f01588a416055?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b6955338df05141370527b1d36fb449875eb2f89c07b1e3fb71f01588a416055?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"dpexarastherapy@gmail.com"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dimitriostherapy.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}