EMDR

EMDR

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a type of psychotherapy that attempts to alleviate the pain of traumatic or disturbing memories and experiences. When we experience an upsetting or traumatic event it is often not processed or stored correctly in the brain. EMDR taps into those memories and helps to process them correctly so that they cause less distress. Studies have consistently found that EMDR decreases and/or eliminates the symptoms of post traumatic stress for the majority of clients.

Is EMDR for you? Research has shown that EMDR is particularly useful for processing traumatic events. It can also be useful for working through painful memories, difficult behavioral issues, and feeling “stuck”. Examples of issues that can be targeted are:

Panic Attacks and Performance Anxiety
Addiction
Sexual/Physical Abuse or Assault
Disturbing Memories
Complicated Grief
Difficult Childhood Experiences