EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy: What is it and How Does it Help?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapy that has been clinically proven to be effective in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions. EMDR therapy works by helping people to process traumatic memories and associated emotions in a safe and controlled environment.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy is a type of psychotherapy that was developed in the 1980s by Dr. Francine Shapiro. EMDR therapy is based on the idea that traumatic memories are stored in the brain in a fragmented and unprocessed way. This can lead to a number of symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and depression. EMDR therapy helps people to process traumatic memories by stimulating the brain in a way that allows the memories to be integrated into the person's overall memory system. This process helps to reduce the emotional distress associated with the memories and to improve the person's overall functioning.
How Does EMDR Therapy Work?
EMDR therapy involves a series of steps that are designed to help the person to process traumatic memories. The first step is to identify the traumatic memory that the person would like to work on. Once the memory has been identified, the therapist will help the person to focus on the memory and to identify the emotions and sensations that are associated with the memory. The therapist will then use a variety of techniques to stimulate the brain, such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds. This stimulation helps to activate the brain's natural healing process and to allow the person to process the traumatic memory.
How Effective is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy has been clinically proven to be effective in the treatment of PTSD. In fact, EMDR therapy is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD available. EMDR therapy has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and panic disorder.
Interested in EMDR? We have several clinicians available that offer EMDR Therapy.