About this episode

Nathan Presley discusses his award-winning short film 'Flesh and Blood' which highlights EMDR therapy.

Many films are related to psychology. Nathan Presley's short film, "Flesh and Blood," puts therapy directly in the spotlight. This film recently won the Audience Award for best short film at the Dallas International Film Festival. It is the story of an EMDR therapist trying to help a young girl with selective mutism...or is there something more going on? Follow Nathan's work @nathanpresley on IG. Go to www.kidsandart.org to support this month's highlighted nonprofit, helping children in cancer treatment through the arts.

People in this episode

Guest: Nathan Presley

Topics covered

• psychology
• EMDR therapy
• short film
• selective mutism
• art therapy

Keywords

• psychological thriller
• EMDR
• therapy
• film
• selective mutism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas International Film Festival, kidsandart.org

Books & works: Flesh and Blood

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