10 ways to take control of your life, from francine shapiro p.h. d
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Listen to the full interview at http://www.33voices.com/francine-shapiro/audio Francine Shapiro, PhD, is an American psychologist who is the originator and developer of EMDR (acronym for 'Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing'), a form of psychotherapy that was developed to resolve symptoms resulting from traumatic and other disturbing life experiences. Based on the positive results of many rigorous scientific studies, EMDR therapy is now recommended as an effective treatment for trauma in numerous international practice guidelines, including those of the American Psychiatric Association and the Department of Defense. Dr. Shapiro is a recipient of the International Sigmund Freud Award for distinguished contribution to psychotherapy presented by the City of Vienna in conjunction with with the World Council for Psychotherapy, the American Psychological Association Division of Trauma Psychology Award for Outstanding Contributions to Practice in Trauma Psychology, and the Distinguished Scientific Achievement in Psychology Award presented by the California Psychological Association. She is the author of Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy.TRANSCRIPT
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Francine Shapiro Ph. d.
American psychologist who is the originator and developer of EMDR
(‘Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing’), a form of psychotherapy that was developed to resolve symptoms
resulting from traumatic and other disturbing life experiences.
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Your past may shape your present,but it has no power over your future
No.1
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We often get caught up in disturbing emotions or thoughts. knowing where they come from can help us remember to do something
so we don’t stay stuck.
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When we recognize that we are being held back in life, the question for each of us is,
“What do i do about it?”
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Fear is not a “mental” problem –
it’s a physiological response and you can change it.
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Past memories left unprocessed will hamper your ability to be rational, pragmaticand open to new ways of thinking.
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Past memories left unprocessed will hamper your ability to be rational, pragmaticand open to new ways of thinking.
33voicesFrancine Shapiro - Effects of past memories
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When you understand that your unconscious mind
is about cause and effect reactions,
you’ll learn to recognize them and take steps to process them.
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Love is a the lever that helps connect you to the world –but, it starts with a love for yourself
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To let go of the past, you have to have a clear picture
of a better future.Have you identified the part of your life you want to improve?
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The book contains techniques to help readers identify the memories that are causing the negative reactions,
and other techniques that will allow them to change the negative thoughts, emotions and body reactions.
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When that’s not enough, there are guidelines in the book to get further help.
A therapist can be just like a personal coach.
It doesn’t have to take a long time.
Really reflect...
Where do you feel powerless?Know you have the power to change that!
Really reflect...
