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Patrick Clancy credits EMDR therapy for managing trauma after children's deaths
health-and-wellness20 days ago

Patrick Clancy credits EMDR therapy for managing trauma after children's deaths

Patrick Clancy, the father of three children killed by his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy in 2023, has spoken publicly for the first time since her mistrial. In a 60 Minutes interview, he credited Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as a 'miracle' treatment that helped him process his trauma. Clancy described how the therapy allowed him to confront painful memories directly, significantly reducing nightmares and panic attacks. He also discussed his decision to forgive his ex-wife, attributing the killings to her severe postpartum psychosis, and shared his plans to start a new family with his current wife, Dr. Rachel Danis. The case remains in legal limbo following a hung jury, with a hearing scheduled for September 29 to determine next steps.

EMDR in the Spotlight: Do Therapists Truly Understand Why It Helps?
health8 months ago

EMDR in the Spotlight: Do Therapists Truly Understand Why It Helps?

EMDR has become a mainstream PTSD treatment with strong trial support, but experts remain divided on why it works: some say bilateral eye movements are key, others argue that working-memory taxation explains the benefit, and many therapists customize the approach. The piece also emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance and cites debates among researchers about neuroscience versus psychology, along with real-world examples of how clinicians apply EMDR.

Discovering Empathy Through Transformative Therapy
health-and-wellness1 year ago

Discovering Empathy Through Transformative Therapy

After decades of feeling disconnected and lacking empathy, a person found relief through EMDR therapy, which helped them process traumatic memories and reconnect with their emotions. Despite trying various therapies and treatments, EMDR was the only method that effectively addressed their depersonalization-derealization disorder, leading to significant emotional healing and a renewed sense of connection with others.