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What is EMDR therapy?
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based therapy technique used most often to treat trauma, though there is also considerable research demonstrating its effectiveness for other concerns such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/),
EMDR therapy does not try to erase or suppress unpleasant memories; rather, it combines "bilateral stimulation" such as eye movements, tapping, or buzzers, with activating the memory of a past event (or events) in order to help the brain process information that is stored in the brain and body from stressful or traumatic events stored in a different way. The hope is that after EMDR, when triggers or reminders of the bad thing from the past arise, your physical and emotional reaction will not be as overwhelming and you will be better equipped to handle related challenges as you go into the future.
Please see the following videos for more information, or reach out to me for a free 15 minute consultation to find out if EMDR might be a good fit for you.
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