Books, by Esly Carvalho, Ph.D.
Healing the Folks Who Live Inside:
How EMDR Can Heal Our Inner Gallery of Roles
After launching this book in Portuguese where it went through its first edition in less than six months, Esly has now finished the translation into Spanish (available on Amazon and for Kindle).
The English version is now available, in paperback and kindle formats.
In this very reader-friendly book, Esly talks about trauma and its consequences, how EMDR and other therapies can be used in role therapy to heal the inner roles or "folks" who live inside all of us. Appropriate for clients as well as professionals.
What people say about this book:
I have given your book Healing the Folks Who Live Inside to all the staff at Soldier Center. A number of clients (civilian professionals) who are adults abused as children find your book to be very helpful. In fact, when I give a copy to a client, they pass the book around to others. Thanks!
- E.C. Hurley, (USA) Director, Soldier Center/Marriage and Family Institute, US Army (ret.)
Dr. Carvalho writes simply and clearly, uses engaging metaphors and abundant quotes from her clients to illustrate her points. The translation is excellent.This popularly written brief book seeks to clarify the existence of "our Inner Gallery of Roles" and to show how EMDR can heal the wounded roles or parts. The section where she powerfully describes the impact of trauma on our lives [would be] an excellent handout by itself for our clients.
- Farnsworth Lobenstine, (USA) LICSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, EMDR Institute and EMDR HAP Facilitator, in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
How EMDR Can Heal Our Inner Gallery of Roles
After launching this book in Portuguese where it went through its first edition in less than six months, Esly has now finished the translation into Spanish (available on Amazon and for Kindle).
The English version is now available, in paperback and kindle formats.
In this very reader-friendly book, Esly talks about trauma and its consequences, how EMDR and other therapies can be used in role therapy to heal the inner roles or "folks" who live inside all of us. Appropriate for clients as well as professionals.
What people say about this book:
I have given your book Healing the Folks Who Live Inside to all the staff at Soldier Center. A number of clients (civilian professionals) who are adults abused as children find your book to be very helpful. In fact, when I give a copy to a client, they pass the book around to others. Thanks!
- E.C. Hurley, (USA) Director, Soldier Center/Marriage and Family Institute, US Army (ret.)
Dr. Carvalho writes simply and clearly, uses engaging metaphors and abundant quotes from her clients to illustrate her points. The translation is excellent.This popularly written brief book seeks to clarify the existence of "our Inner Gallery of Roles" and to show how EMDR can heal the wounded roles or parts. The section where she powerfully describes the impact of trauma on our lives [would be] an excellent handout by itself for our clients.
- Farnsworth Lobenstine, (USA) LICSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, EMDR Institute and EMDR HAP Facilitator, in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
This book is a compendium of case stories about people who were treated with EMDR therapy during live demonstrations at EMDR basic training. They illustrate a variety of diagnoses, as well as the speed of resolution when the EMDR therapy protocols are used.
Even though many professionals will appreciate the content, this book is destined to the general public so that others can come to know the power for change that EMDR therapy produces in our brains and as a result of that, in our behavior, emotions, sensations and life decisions. Here you will see how it is possible to avoid the evolution of post-traumatic stress; the resolution of phobias that were the source of torment for many years; how to resolve dilemmas; how traumatic school experiences can be overcome; and finally, how to strengthen those resources that promote resilience.
Even though many professionals will appreciate the content, this book is destined to the general public so that others can come to know the power for change that EMDR therapy produces in our brains and as a result of that, in our behavior, emotions, sensations and life decisions. Here you will see how it is possible to avoid the evolution of post-traumatic stress; the resolution of phobias that were the source of torment for many years; how to resolve dilemmas; how traumatic school experiences can be overcome; and finally, how to strengthen those resources that promote resilience.
If you suffer with pain, have you considered EMDR therapy?
This book shows how it can alleviate pain related to somatic issues, medical procedures, surgeries, high-risk diagnoses and living with chronic illnesses. In these case studies you will find how pain often has a traumatic origin, something that EMDR therapy is especially effective in healing. It includes stories about pain relief from physical problems, including phantom limb pain; migraines; the consequences of surgery; antidotes and emotional medicine. Besides the illustrations from the clients themselves, there are complete transcriptions from therapy sessions. Hopefully these clinical strategy suggestions will point the way towards relief for those who suffer.
See how EMDR Therapy can heal your body by healing your brain.
What people say about this book:
These are great stories. I really enjoyed the author's easy style. I think this book is a great resource for anyone suffering from medically unexplained pain who is looking for effective ways of unlocking emotional trauma that might be causing or maintaining their problems. Most importantly, the book offers hope.
Mark Grant, MA, (Australia) EMDR Pain Specialist, and Author of Change Your Brain, Change your Pain
This book shows how it can alleviate pain related to somatic issues, medical procedures, surgeries, high-risk diagnoses and living with chronic illnesses. In these case studies you will find how pain often has a traumatic origin, something that EMDR therapy is especially effective in healing. It includes stories about pain relief from physical problems, including phantom limb pain; migraines; the consequences of surgery; antidotes and emotional medicine. Besides the illustrations from the clients themselves, there are complete transcriptions from therapy sessions. Hopefully these clinical strategy suggestions will point the way towards relief for those who suffer.
See how EMDR Therapy can heal your body by healing your brain.
What people say about this book:
These are great stories. I really enjoyed the author's easy style. I think this book is a great resource for anyone suffering from medically unexplained pain who is looking for effective ways of unlocking emotional trauma that might be causing or maintaining their problems. Most importantly, the book offers hope.
Mark Grant, MA, (Australia) EMDR Pain Specialist, and Author of Change Your Brain, Change your Pain
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When the Bond Breaks:
Separation, Divorce and Remarriage
Preface by renowned Christian Psychiatrist, Paul Meier, MD, of Meier Clinics
In her personal inimitable style, the author invites the readers to adopt an attitude that is consistent with the grace of God, who hates the sin of divorce, but loves the divorced.
Esly shares from her own experience of divorce and remarriage, the challenges, difficulties and issues that need to be overcome in order to become a more whole human being.
A compilation of articles written over a period of years as Esly developed her writing skills, this is an easy read.
What people say about this book:
I feel like she read my diary. These are the things I have been facing every day. - D.
This book gave me hope for recovery. - A.
Dr. Esly Carvalho writes about this excruciating experience in When the Bond Breaks. Divorce is the the last stop on a train wreck that began when intimacy devolved into enmity and the warmly familiar becomes coldly feeling. Yet, there is hope. As God hates divorce, He loves the divorcee and desires to bring back wholeness to the shattered soul and healing to the broken heart. Esly's book speaks with the authority of one who has walked that lonely walk and can talk hopefully as one who was made whole. This is "must reading" for anyone walking this painful path or for those who wish to understand the journey.
- Pastor Dave P. Jones.
This is a great book, written by someone who counsels people going through marriage breakup and who has also gone through it herself. I learned a lot from this book. It is written from a Christian perspective, but even though I am not a Christian, that did not bother me. Highly recommended if you find yourself in that unfortunate situation.
- Michael McFarlane
This brief testimony gives clear scriptural teaching, and hope to those who are going through, or have lived through the pain of divorce. Especially insightful is the article at the end: "Divorce, the Law and Jesus", by Walter Callison.
- Pastor Tim Bubna
Separation, Divorce and Remarriage
Preface by renowned Christian Psychiatrist, Paul Meier, MD, of Meier Clinics
In her personal inimitable style, the author invites the readers to adopt an attitude that is consistent with the grace of God, who hates the sin of divorce, but loves the divorced.
Esly shares from her own experience of divorce and remarriage, the challenges, difficulties and issues that need to be overcome in order to become a more whole human being.
A compilation of articles written over a period of years as Esly developed her writing skills, this is an easy read.
What people say about this book:
I feel like she read my diary. These are the things I have been facing every day. - D.
This book gave me hope for recovery. - A.
Dr. Esly Carvalho writes about this excruciating experience in When the Bond Breaks. Divorce is the the last stop on a train wreck that began when intimacy devolved into enmity and the warmly familiar becomes coldly feeling. Yet, there is hope. As God hates divorce, He loves the divorcee and desires to bring back wholeness to the shattered soul and healing to the broken heart. Esly's book speaks with the authority of one who has walked that lonely walk and can talk hopefully as one who was made whole. This is "must reading" for anyone walking this painful path or for those who wish to understand the journey.
- Pastor Dave P. Jones.
This is a great book, written by someone who counsels people going through marriage breakup and who has also gone through it herself. I learned a lot from this book. It is written from a Christian perspective, but even though I am not a Christian, that did not bother me. Highly recommended if you find yourself in that unfortunate situation.
- Michael McFarlane
This brief testimony gives clear scriptural teaching, and hope to those who are going through, or have lived through the pain of divorce. Especially insightful is the article at the end: "Divorce, the Law and Jesus", by Walter Callison.
- Pastor Tim Bubna
Breaking Free:
A Handbook for Recovery from Family Abuse and Violence
Permafree on Amazon.com (Kindle version)
This notebook is short in pages, but long on its proposal for emotional support and recovery for those whose lives are affected by family violence. It is a journal full of exercises that can be developed in a group setting or as a self-help guide for someone who wants to work it individually. It includes instructions on how to hold the meetings, as well as tools for leaders/facilitators of group processes.
Finally, it offers a suggestion for healing trauma: EMDR therapy for those who need professional help. See an EMDR session with English subtitles. (You will need to go to the gearbox under the video and click on subtitles/English).
What people say about this book:
This is an excellent book. The language is easy to understand and accessible to the general public. The intervention strategies are very practical for women in recovery from situations of domestic violence.
- Mirlane
If you’re looking for a book that aims to help people, women in particular, who have been/are victims of domestic abuse, then you’ve found the right book. With her extensive experience in Psychodrama and EMDR, Dr. Esly Carvalho clearly and simply brings to the reader’s attention the frequency in which domestic abuse occurs in families. A must read not only for those hoping to end violence in the home, but also to those aiming to prevent it.
- Marcella
This book is easy to read, accessible with clear and warm language. The author is careful to speak very respectfully about the beliefs that are so deeply rooted in our culture. I thought this was a high point of the book. I would recommend it to others, and not just to those who work with people that struggle with violence or are involved in it. This awareness needs to be multiplied!
- Maitê
A Handbook for Recovery from Family Abuse and Violence
Permafree on Amazon.com (Kindle version)
This notebook is short in pages, but long on its proposal for emotional support and recovery for those whose lives are affected by family violence. It is a journal full of exercises that can be developed in a group setting or as a self-help guide for someone who wants to work it individually. It includes instructions on how to hold the meetings, as well as tools for leaders/facilitators of group processes.
Finally, it offers a suggestion for healing trauma: EMDR therapy for those who need professional help. See an EMDR session with English subtitles. (You will need to go to the gearbox under the video and click on subtitles/English).
What people say about this book:
This is an excellent book. The language is easy to understand and accessible to the general public. The intervention strategies are very practical for women in recovery from situations of domestic violence.
- Mirlane
If you’re looking for a book that aims to help people, women in particular, who have been/are victims of domestic abuse, then you’ve found the right book. With her extensive experience in Psychodrama and EMDR, Dr. Esly Carvalho clearly and simply brings to the reader’s attention the frequency in which domestic abuse occurs in families. A must read not only for those hoping to end violence in the home, but also to those aiming to prevent it.
- Marcella
This book is easy to read, accessible with clear and warm language. The author is careful to speak very respectfully about the beliefs that are so deeply rooted in our culture. I thought this was a high point of the book. I would recommend it to others, and not just to those who work with people that struggle with violence or are involved in it. This awareness needs to be multiplied!
- Maitê