EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and overcome the effects of trauma. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s,  EMDR is a trauma treatment that uses bilateral stimulation. Clients can choose to use eye movements, tapping, and/or bilateral music - you get to choose what works best for you.

EMDR follows a structured eight-phase process that involves recalling distressing memories while simultaneously undergoing bilateral stimulation. This can be achieved through the therapist guiding the client's eye movements, taps, or auditory stimuli. The goal is to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories, making them less emotionally charged and allowing for more adaptive resolution. We also explore the underlying negative beliefs that are connected to each traumatic memory and find the adaptive belief that can be integrated into your understanding and processing of the events.

1. Neurobiological Impact: Bilateral stimulation is believed to engage the brain's information processing mechanisms, facilitating the integration of traumatic memories.
2. Accelerated Processing: EMDR often achieves results more rapidly than traditional talk therapy, allowing individuals to experience relief sooner.
3. Reduced Emotional Charge: Through the reprocessing of memories, EMDR helps individuals detach the intense emotions from traumatic events, promoting emotional healing.
4. Broad Applicability: EMDR has demonstrated effectiveness across a range of trauma-related conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias.
5. Holistic Approach: EMDR addresses not only the symptoms but also the underlying cognitive and emotional processes, promoting comprehensive healing.
6. Client-Centered: Tailored to the individual, EMDR respects the unique experiences and pace of each client, fostering a sense of empowerment and control.

 EMDR has demonstrated effectiveness in treating a range of trauma-related conditions, including:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
• Anxiety and Panic Disorders
• Depression
• Phobias
• Grief and Loss
• Religious Trauma