Laurel Parnell

Much has been written about trauma and neglect and the damage they do to the developing brain. However, little has been written or researched about the potential to heal these attachment wounds and address the damage sustained from neglect or poor parenting in early childhood. Attachment-Focused EMDR presents a therapy that focuses precisely on these areas. Laurel Parnell, a leader...

Rewiring the Addicted Brain with EMDR-Based Treatment explores the application of attachment-focused EMDR and resource tapping to the clinical challenge of addictions recovery. Writing for both EMDR therapists and substance abuse counsellors, Laurel Parnell provides user-friendly tools to help support clients in recovery. The EMDR-based techniques presented can be easily integrated into all levels of addiction treatment. The book emphasizes...

Definitive clinical methods from the key researcher and practitioner in the field A long-time EMDR teacher and practitioner, Laurel Parnell gathers the wisdom of her experience to help EMDR-trained therapists in the four areas they need it most: case formulation, ego strengthening, target development, and the ability to work with processing difficulties. This book is essential for EMDR clinicians who...

If you've ever experienced a pivotal life event that felt as though it broke you apart and left you struggling to recover, psychologist Laurel Parnell understands. After the tragic death of her son, when expert knowledge in trauma recovery wasn't enough to reclaim her True Self, she embarked on a journey that led to the development of a whole new...