EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy designed to help people heal from emotional distress caused by traumatic life events. Research has shown that EMDR can provide the same benefits as traditional psychotherapy, but in much less time. While it's often believed that severe emotional pain requires years to heal, EMDR demonstrates that the mind can recover from trauma in a similar way to how the body heals from physical injury.
During EMDR therapy, the client attends to emotionally disturbing material in a series of brief doses while focusing on an external stimulus at the same time. The Therapist directs lateral eye movements while incorporating hand-tapping and audio stimulation.
EMDR helps remove blocks in the brain’s natural information-processing system caused by traumatic events. When these blocks are cleared, the brain can resume its natural healing process, reducing emotional suffering. Through specific protocols and techniques learned in EMDR training, therapists guide clients in activating this natural healing process.
Just as a cut on your hand heals when the body works to close the wound, emotional wounds follow a similar process. If something continues to irritate the wound, it can get worse, causing pain. Once the source of irritation is removed, healing can begin again.
Clinicians who offer EMDR:
During EMDR therapy, the client attends to emotionally disturbing material in a series of brief doses while focusing on an external stimulus at the same time. The Therapist directs lateral eye movements while incorporating hand-tapping and audio stimulation.
EMDR helps remove blocks in the brain’s natural information-processing system caused by traumatic events. When these blocks are cleared, the brain can resume its natural healing process, reducing emotional suffering. Through specific protocols and techniques learned in EMDR training, therapists guide clients in activating this natural healing process.
Just as a cut on your hand heals when the body works to close the wound, emotional wounds follow a similar process. If something continues to irritate the wound, it can get worse, causing pain. Once the source of irritation is removed, healing can begin again.
Clinicians who offer EMDR:
