About EMDR
what is eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (emdr)?
EMDR is a type of therapy in which clients undergo a specific approach when processing upsetting or traumatic memories. This process includes bilateral stimulation, most often in the form of eye movement or tapping, which allows clients to work through impactful experiences while focusing on shifting negative memories and beliefs about oneself. Through this specific work, clients undergo significant healing from trauma, often more quickly than with talk therapy alone.
what to expect in an emdr session
EMDR is a structured practice, including a thorough preparation phase. Clients who are interested in EMDR should expect to spend time building resources for grounding and container-building, including mindfulness techniques and breathing exercises. Bilateral stimulation is then combined with client recall of difficult memories, with the hope of shifting away from negative and toward positive beliefs about the self, from session to session. For more detailed information about EMDR, visit https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/ or reach out for a free consultation!
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