The science of interpersonal neurobiology has shown us that people who missed out on nurturing from caregivers often have a hard time forming solid emotional connections as adults because their neural networks aren't truly "wired" for healthy relationships. In this two-part workshop, we'll explore how the use of EMDR, in the context of a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship, can be a powerful and efficient way of helping such clients, literally, rewire these neural connections, enabling them to experience themselves and others in healthier, more positive ways. Through a videotaped, in-depth case study, we'll follow the progress of one client, demonstrating how EMDR has had a direct impact on the way her brain processes information, enabling her to make astonishing progress in developing new emotional skills and enjoying the first satisfying relationships of her life. Participants will learn how EMDR's information-processing model is used to assess and treat clients, how to adequately address developmental deficits in therapy, and how the therapist's own interpersonal experiences affect the therapeutic relationship. (This session will continue with Workshop 526.)