Let's talk about...EMDR (with Dr. Isabelle Ong)

About this episode

Dr. Isabelle Ong discusses EMDR therapy, its applications, and her journey in the field.

In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning welcomes Dr. Isabelle Ong, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and certified EMDR therapist. Dr. Ong shares her insights into Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, explaining its purpose, applications, and what clients can expect in the therapy room. She also shares her journey into EMDR and discusses its strengths and limitations in treating various issues, including trauma, loss, and addictions. To learn more about Dr. Ong and her services visit www.aheapfulofhope.com . -- For more information on Relate Malaysia visit www.relate.com.my

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Chua Sook Ning

Guest: Dr. Isabelle Ong

Topics covered

• EMDR therapy
• mental health
• trauma treatment
• addiction
• clinical counseling

Keywords

• EMDR
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• mental health counseling
• trauma
• addictions
• therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Relate Malaysia, A Heapful of Hope, www.relate.com.my, www.aheapfulofhope.com

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