Emotional Healing at Warp Speed: The Power of EMDR

by David Grand

Emotional Healing at Warp Speed provides a popular introduction to a miraculous new psychotherapeutic method called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). In these pages psychotherapist David Grand, Ph.D., describes his own first encounter with EMDR, then recounts the dramatic results of bringing this new therapy into the lives of his patients. By alternately stimulating the left and right sides of the brain to clear psychological blocks and resolve trauma, EMDR helped Grand’s patients put the pieces of their emotionally shattered lives back together with a speed that exceeded his wildest dreams.

Grand’s use of EMDR has helped people from all walks of life, from railroad engineers reliving the nightmare of death on the tracks to mothers of children killed on the mean streets of America’s inner cities, from bomb victims in Belfast and Oklahoma City to Arabs and Israelis traumatized by decades of hatred and violence. His account of this work inspires and touches the reader’s heart as it reveals the healing power of a process that works as swiftly as thought itself.

Grand takes EMDR–developed by Francine Shapiro, M.D., only fourteen years ago–far beyond its initial use in healing trauma. In addition to turbo- charging breakthroughs in psychotherapy, Grand uses EMDR to clear away blocks to performance and creativity. Remarkable examples show athletes, actors, musicians, and artists improving their performance, and a self-use chapter describes practical ways readers can apply this remarkable method to resolve fear of public speaking, enhance creativity, enjoy deeper, more restful sleep, resolve stress and anxiety, and much more.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Health

288 pages, Hardcover

First published August 21, 2001

Reviews

[Juli · Rating 3 out of 5]

First half of book was interesting and relevant to title; second half perhaps would have been better reserved for an "other uses of EMDR" book. Overall, provided a good explanation of the EMDR process, and examples of its use.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was skeptical of this particular book on EMDR because of the "warp speed" title, it seemed a little salesy.

However, he does a thorough job of explaining how bilateral stimulation to the brain helps patients of one-time traumas to complex, repeated trauma heal the wound in their mind and body. He is careful to note, which is particularly important, EMDR for complex trauma is one mode of therapy which is typically used. Also, he has utilized this therapy for other innovative applications such as sports visualization, creativity enhancement, and learning disability issues.

Overall, this was the best book I found for solid information on what EMDR is, how it is used, why it works, what to expect, and why about 40,000 therapists have been trained in just 15 years since its inception.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good overview of EMDR and its uses. The book made me want to learn EMDR myself. I must read for those who have suffered from extreme emotional trauma, such as incest, and who want to recover quickly so they can move on with their lives. EMDR is almost miraculous in its simplicity and power. Bravo to discoverer Francine Shapiro for her contribution to the world's mental health.

[K Steward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very encouraging book for those who suffer from PTSD. The question is, how to find a therapist who does this? David's writing style is very readable and the work he has done is inspiring. Want to read his other, more recent book now.

[Carolyngoodenough · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very powerful process and the description in this book minimizes the experience and the profound healing potential.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read several books on EMDR. This one explains it probably in the clearest and most straightforward manner. Very helpful.

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book about how eye movements can heal trauma.

[Martina · Rating 5 out of 5]

EMDR can be very powerful.