70. How can EMDR help sleep?

Podcast: The EMDR Doctor Podcast · Dr Caroline Lloyd

Opublikowano: 2026-06-19

In this episode, we explore EMDR and sleep. Host, Dr. Caroline Lloyd explains how EMDR can be used in reducing the anxiety and catastrophic thinking behind insomnia, and also as a simple but effective self-soothing technique. Dr. Lloyd discusses nightmares, sleep talking, and sleep paralysis - emphasizing psychoeducation and fear reduction through EMDR. The episode also covers practical sleep hygiene tips, and available professional resources. Key Points: • EMDR can address psychological causes of sleep problems (e.g., anxiety, catastrophizing or trauma-related distress). • EMDR can help with sleep-related anxiety using techniques like the F...