EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a form of healing proven effective for treating traumatic experiences. During EMDR the client has both sides of the body contacted alternatively to increase processing of old trauma in the brain. This is often done through the movement of the eyes side to side, the client tapping legs alternatively or listening to sounds moving from one ear to the other while processing deep or intense information. The process has been researched and revised over many years and turned into a protocol. This protocol has been shown to be most helpful in creating accelerated and lasting changes for trauma processing. We suggest and use EMDR when trauma is impeding health or goals. The process is remarkable as it produces quick change, sometimes even in the course of one treatment.
We offer virtual support on your schedule and in the comfort of your home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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EMDR is one of the 3 modalities approved and shown effective for treating veterans with severe PTSD symptoms. If it works for them, it will work for you. And EMDR greatly accelerates the healing process.
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No, you only share what you are comfortable sharing. We will need a brief history of what traumas you experienced to do EMDR. But you won’t have to go into detail. EMDR processing happens mostly inside your mind while the therapist is tracking and maintaining your safety and supporting your process. As you proceed with EMDR, talking about memories will feel less and less intense and overwhelming.
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Yes. EMDR can be self-administered with tapping or facilitated through an on-screen eye movement stimulus depending on your preferences and your therapist’s recommendations. We find that many of our clients would prefer to tap their own legs even when we used to practice in the office as it is more comfortable than the eye or other types of bilateral tools.
