Managing Anxiety and OCD with EMDR
This webinar features EMDR trauma expert Robin Shapiro discussing anxiety as an early warning system and a tool for social control, particularly for Highly Sensitive People. Shapiro explores common anxiety disorders, differential diagnoses, and introduces "Silencing the Alarm," a vagal calming exercise. She delves into cognitive distortions, the "Behavior Chain," and treatment options including SSRIs and EMDR. Practical strategies for managing panic attacks and OCD are demonstrated, such as "negative breathing," "butterfly hugs," and EMDR 2.0 techniques. Shapiro emphasizes "FEEL EVERYTHING!" for improved self-protection and clear thinking, referencing polyvagal theory and her work on trauma and grief.