EMDR
“The point of healing is not to return to a place where everything is perfect. Instead, it is to begin to develop the ability to respond to what’s imperfect.”
- Brianna Wiest
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an extensively researched therapeutic modality developed to help people heal from trauma and PTSD. It has also been shown to be highly effective in treating anxiety, depression, and the impact of other adverse life experiences. EMDR Therapy incorporates mindfulness practices to facilitate transformative healing. You may have heard of EMDR before, but wondered how it works - or if it could be helpful to you.
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (usually eye-movement or tapping) to help your brain reprocess traumatic or disturbing memories so that they are stored in a new way and become less activating. You won’t forget the memories, but they will feel less intense - more like “regular”/non-traumatic memories. The goal of this process is to reduce unwanted symptoms and distress, lessen in the impact of the memories on your daily life and functioning, and help you feel more prepared to face future challenges in your life.
Some people come to therapy knowing there are specific negative or traumatic experiences they are seeking help healing from, while others may just know they are feeling “stuck” or unable to shake negative thoughts and beliefs that they hold about themselves. EMDR can help with: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Depression, Grief & Loss, and other issues related to mental health.
EMDR can be done in-person or via telehealth video sessions.
I completed my training in EMDR Therapy through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness.
You can learn more about EMDR at emdira.org
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