EMDR Therapy
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from different treatment approaches.
How Does EMDR Work?
EMDR therapy is an integrative psychotherapy method that uses a technique called bilateral stimulation to repeatedly activate opposite sides of the brain. Therapists often use eye movements to facilitate bilateral stimulation. These eye movements mimic the period of sleep referred to as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is frequently considered the time when the mind processes recent events in a person’s life.
EMDR seems to help the brain reprocess trapped memories in such a way that normal information processing is resumed. Therapists often use EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed as a result of relational trauma or childhood abuse and/or neglect. For a more detailed explanation, please visit the EMDR Institute, Inc.
What Does EMDR Help?
EMDR was originally established as helpful for PTSD, although it has been proven useful for treatment of the following conditions:
- Panic Attacks
- Complicated Grief
- Dissociative Disorders
- Disturbing Memories
- Phobias
- Pain Disorders
- Performance Anxiety
- Addictions
- Stress Reduction
- Sexual and/or Physical Abuse
- Body Dysmorphic Disorders
None Of The Above Symptoms Or Experiences Fit You?
Do you experience distressing emotions that seem excessive, both to you and perhaps to others, given the current situation? Do you tend to be highly reactive to certain triggers? Are there one or more dysfunctional beliefs about yourself that, on an intellectual level, you know are not true?
If so, you may still be a good candidate for EMDR therapy. Contact me today for a free phone consultation to see if EMDR might help you release what no longer serves you.