EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a psychotherapy that helps individuals process and resolve traumatic memories. It was developed by a clinical psychologist named Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. EMDR therapy is based on the idea that traumatic memories are stored in a different way in the brain than non-traumatic memories. EMDR helps to process these traumatic memories and integrate them into the individual's overall life experience, which can lead to a reduction of symptoms associated with the trauma.

EMDR therapy is an eight-phase treatment that includes a detailed history taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and re-evaluation. The therapist will work with the individual to identify specific traumatic memories and then guide the individual through a series of guided eye movements, sounds, or taps, which are intended to stimulate the brain's natural healing process. The therapist will also help the individual to identify and change any negative thoughts or beliefs that may be associated with the trauma.

EMDR therapy is considered to be an effective treatment for trauma because it helps individuals to process traumatic memories in a more adaptive way. It can help individuals to reduce the intensity of their emotional responses to the trauma, and can also help to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression. EMDR therapy has been found to be effective in the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders.

EMDR therapy has also been found to be effective in the treatment of other conditions such as phobias, panic disorders, and performance anxiety. EMDR therapy is also effective in the treatment of chronic pain, and can be used to address other physical symptoms associated with trauma.

EMDR therapy is considered to be a safe and well-tolerated treatment. It is a relatively short-term therapy, and it can be completed within a few months. EMDR therapy is also a very flexible treatment and can be adapted to suit the needs of individual clients.

In summary, EMDR therapy is a form of therapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of trauma. It is based on the idea that traumatic memories are stored differently in the brain than non-traumatic memories and helps individuals process and integrate these traumatic memories into their overall life experience. EMDR therapy has been found to be effective in the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, and also can help with other conditions like phobias, panic disorders and performance anxiety. It is considered to be a safe and well-tolerated treatment and can be completed within a few months.