EMDR
What is EMDR? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a leading therapy for trauma treatment. It transitions individuals from experiencing intense emotions when recalling an event or facing similar situations to a state where they can think about the event or be in the situation without being overwhelmed by the past emotions. To read more about what is is, click here to visit EMDRIA website.
What is EMDR used for?
- EMDR can be used to support anything that feels ‘stuck’ or overwhelmin
- EMDR supports the processing of negative memories, negative thoughts and unpleasant body sensations
- However, you may identify a strong feeling of anxiety or worry but may not necessarily be able to tie it to something
- You may have a nagging thought of not being good enough or capable or loved
Parenting
EMDR can be used to support parents who find they freeze, get angry or avoid certain situations with their children
Single-incident events
It can support the processing of difficult events such as a car-accidents, difficult births, natural disasters or deaths
Complex Trauma
Complex trauma occurs when something difficult happens to a person many times such as sexual, emotional or physical abuse as a child. It can make it difficult to form consistent healthy relationships, feel a sense of safety or the ability to regulate.
Depression or Anxiety
EMDR can also be used to treat other difficult symptoms such as Anxiety, Depression, OCD, eating disorders, and many others.
Is EMDR Right for me?
EMDR can assist you if you’re ready to address past trauma impacting your daily life. It may also be beneficial if you experience difficult, familiar emotions in certain situations that persist despite your efforts to rationalize them.
What are signs this might be helpful for me?
Too Much
Overactivated
Panic attacks, Nightmares, Difficulty sleeping, Waking up in the night, Anxious, Fearful
Too Little
Underactive
Trouble concentrating, Tired, Unmotivated, Hopeless, Low Self-Esteem
Off-Line
Disconnected
Disconnected from your body, Numb, Disassociated, Missing amounts of time
Connection
Relationship Changes
Difficulty with boundaries (too much or too little), Feeling anxious or avoidant in relationships
Fighting the Overwhelm
EMDR can be a difficult process because you face the trauma and touch into difficult and overwhelming feelings. BUT there are options to make it easier and you will get the relief you have wanted, needed and deserve.
Flash Technique
Flash allows us to decrease the distress from looking at your trauma before we look at it. This can also be how we decide to process.
Resources and Strengths
We will build your power and ability to hold difficult emotions, images and thoughts and help you feel in control.
Your pace
Some want to rip the Band-Aid off as quickly as they can, and others want to make sure they control the pace and don’t jump into something they aren’t ready for. You will have the control and choice.
Why Can I help?
For the past decade, I have been practicing EMDR with clients of all ages. Witnessing the transformative impact this therapy has on individuals is truly remarkable. Because of this I have worked through certification (lots of EMDR under supervision) and become a consultant (supervising others doing EMDR under more supervision). I am deeply passionate about making this experience accessible to anyone seeking it.