The Many Reasons EMDR Therapy Could Change Your Life
Has your doctor, therapist, friend, colleague, cousin, or neighbor recommended you try EMDR therapy?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapy technique that was developed in the 1980s by Francine Shapiro. EMDR is a type of trauma therapy that is used to help people who have experienced a traumatic event.
EMDR therapy works by helping you to process your traumatic memories in a safe and controlled way. During EMDR therapy, your therapist will ask you to focus on a traumatic memory while they engage in a series of bilateral eye movements. The eye movements are thought to help the brain to process the traumatic memory and to reduce the emotional distress associated with it.
EMDR therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and panic disorder. EMDR therapy is a safe and effective treatment for trauma, and it can help people to heal from their traumatic experiences and to move on with their lives. If you are curious about EMDR therapy, use the button below to schedule an intro call with me and we can talk about if EMDR is right for you.
How does EMDR therapy work?
EMDR therapy works by helping you to process your traumatic memories in a safe and controlled way. During EMDR therapy, I will ask you to focus on a traumatic memory while you engage in a series of bilateral eye movements or body moements.
There are a few different theories about how EMDR therapy works. One theory is that the eye movements help to stimulate the brain's natural healing process. Another theory is that the eye movements help to create new neural pathways, which can help to replace the negative memories with more positive ones.
EMDR therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and panic disorder. EMDR therapy is a safe and effective treatment for trauma, and it can help people to heal from their traumatic experiences and to move on with their lives.
If you are interested in learning more about EMDR therapy, you can schedule a call with me and we will talk about EMDR. Here are some of the benefits of EMDR therapy:
It can help to reduce the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories.
It can help to improve sleep quality.
It can help to reduce anxiety and depression.
It can help to improve relationships.
It can help to increase self-esteem.
It can help to increase motivation.
It can help to improve coping skills.
What does EMDR feel like?
EMDR therapy can feel different for different people. Some people find it to be a very helpful and effective way to process traumatic memories, while others find it to be less helpful.
Here are some of the things that people have said about what EMDR therapy feels like:
"It felt like I was finally able to let go of the trauma that I had been carrying around for so long."
“I had no idea I could do that.”
"It was like I was finally able to see the traumatic event from a different perspective."
"It was a very emotional experience, but it was also a very healing experience."
"I felt like I was finally able to move on with my life."
I can help you to understand what the therapy involves and to decide if it is right for you.
Here are some things to keep in mind if you are considering EMDR therapy:
EMDR therapy is a safe and effective treatment for trauma.
EMDR therapy can be a very emotional experience.
EMDR therapy is not a quick fix. It can take time to see results.
If you are considering EMDR therapy, it is important to talk to your therapist about what to expect. They can help you to understand what the therapy involves and to decide if it is right for you.
