EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment for trauma developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1989. Research has shown that EMDR Therapy is an effective treatment for post traumatic stress disorder and is also used for the treatment of general anxiety, grief and loss, distressing thoughts and memories.
Description
EMDR Therapy is unique in that clients may choose whether or not to share every detail of a memory with the EMDR therapist. The technique basically helps clients properly store a memory so it does not continue to interfere with daily life. The first method of bilateral stimulation required eye movements, however there are alternatives such as tapping and the use of a hand-held tapper. While this process may sound simple, there is an assessment and preparation involved prior to the actual bilateral stimulation. A skilled therapist will assess and provide EMDR if appropriate.
Storing a Memory
Think about a cluttered table or computer desktop and your thoughts focus on the clutter every day. Once the clutter is organized and filed, your thoughts are no longer distracted by the clutter. Similarly, EMDR takes the disruptive thought, reviews it and once cleared, it is stored and no longer intrusive. The details of the memory or trauma are not required to be verbalized for this treatment to be effective so this helps clients with trust or other privacy concerns. Once the memory is filed, there is a sense of feeling lighter, increased energy, clarity, and a heaviness lifted. After EMDR, the memory is stored but in a place that is no longer confused or disruptive.
Results
EMDR is known as a rapid treatment that may show results faster than traditional therapy. The standard protocol consists of 8 phases and the results may vary for each individual. While EMDR is considered faster than traditional therapy, a treatment plan and process is involved and depends on other factors of each individual.
EMDR Online
EMDR therapy is effective administered online during teletherapy.
EMDR Training
EMDR Therapy is provided by a licensed or pre-licensed psychotherapist who has obtained specialized training and practice hours in EMDR Therapy. Qualified EMDR Therapists have either basic EMDR training and received a certificate of completion or they are EMDRIA Certified in EMDR Therapy. A Certified EMDR Therapist is licensed and has completed advanced training and practice hours in EMDR therapy. Visit EMDRIA for more information about EMDR (www.emdria.org).
EMDR Therapy is unique in that clients may choose whether or not to share every detail of a memory with the EMDR therapist. The technique basically helps clients properly store a memory so it does not continue to interfere with daily life. The first method of bilateral stimulation required eye movements, however there are alternatives such as tapping and the use of a hand-held tapper. While this process may sound simple, there is an assessment and preparation involved prior to the actual bilateral stimulation. A skilled therapist will assess and provide EMDR if appropriate.
Storing a Memory
Think about a cluttered table or computer desktop and your thoughts focus on the clutter every day. Once the clutter is organized and filed, your thoughts are no longer distracted by the clutter. Similarly, EMDR takes the disruptive thought, reviews it and once cleared, it is stored and no longer intrusive. The details of the memory or trauma are not required to be verbalized for this treatment to be effective so this helps clients with trust or other privacy concerns. Once the memory is filed, there is a sense of feeling lighter, increased energy, clarity, and a heaviness lifted. After EMDR, the memory is stored but in a place that is no longer confused or disruptive.
Results
EMDR is known as a rapid treatment that may show results faster than traditional therapy. The standard protocol consists of 8 phases and the results may vary for each individual. While EMDR is considered faster than traditional therapy, a treatment plan and process is involved and depends on other factors of each individual.
EMDR Online
EMDR therapy is effective administered online during teletherapy.
EMDR Training
EMDR Therapy is provided by a licensed or pre-licensed psychotherapist who has obtained specialized training and practice hours in EMDR Therapy. Qualified EMDR Therapists have either basic EMDR training and received a certificate of completion or they are EMDRIA Certified in EMDR Therapy. A Certified EMDR Therapist is licensed and has completed advanced training and practice hours in EMDR therapy. Visit EMDRIA for more information about EMDR (www.emdria.org).
