Today we are going to explore 5 of the ways that story-writing deepens EMDR processing for children.

1. Stories help us relate to each other

When we hear a story, our brains release Ocytocin, helping us connect to the main character in the story – we even see him or her as ourselves.

Children’s memories gradually build their puzzle on the development of a sense of self. This unfolds over time.  Trauma (or difficult and painful events) disrupt the cohesive narrative of one’s life – one’s sense of self.  Story-writing can restore the narrative. It enhances the processing of memories and negative beliefs that EMDR is built upon.