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EMDR
EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) is a special therapeutic technique that can be very powerful in treating trauma. It is the first line of intervention for PTSD.
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EMDR to the rescue for PTSD
If you had traumatic experiences in your life you might have symptoms of PTSD. EMDR is a very effective way of treating PTSD symptoms. Book a discovery session to see how it can help you.
What is EMDR?
This form of therapy is based on research implying that traumatic events can prevent the brain from processing information as it normally does, which results in these events getting “stuck” in the brain’s information-processing hub. Then, when someone who experienced a trauma recalls it, the memory triggers an intense recall of the original event, complete with all its upsetting sights, sounds, smells, thoughts, and feelings. New incidents can have the same effect.
EMDR therapy uses eye movements or other alternate hemisphere stimulation to remove the emotional charges of traumatic memories. Researchers believe the therapy activates mechanisms in the brain that help you process memory and distressing emotions. (AmenClinics)
What are the benefits of EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people recover from trauma and other distressing experiences. It works by helping the brain process difficult memories so they are no longer experienced as a current threat.
When EMDR is effective, distress reduces, and negative beliefs shift toward more balanced and positive ones. EMDR is commonly used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition in which trauma continues to affect the nervous system long after the event has passed.
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Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Panic disorder
- Phobias
- PTSD
- Eating disorders
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What to Expect with EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is different from many other therapies. It does not require detailed or prolonged talking about distressing experiences, which can feel overwhelming for some people. Instead, EMDR supports the brain’s natural healing process by helping it reprocess difficult memories.
EMDR therapy works through several structured phases, focusing on past experiences, present-day triggers, and developing skills and behaviours that support wellbeing in the future.
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