Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a relatively new form of therapy that has shown promise in helping people who have experienced trauma. This approach uses bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, to help the brain process information more effectively. EMDR appears to be particularly beneficial for those who have difficulty discussing their traumatic experiences or who struggle with symptoms such as nightmares and intrusive thoughts.
EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating childhood trauma. EMDR therapy helps children reprocess and integrate traumatic memories, which reduces the trauma’s impact on their lives. This can be an extremely helpful treatment for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other traumatic events.
It was developed by Francine Shapiro, PhD in the late 1980s. Although the mechanism by which EMDR works is still not fully understood, research indicates that it may be an effective treatment for PTSD and other psychological conditions. In this blog post, we will discuss what EMDR is, how it works, and some of its benefits. We will also provide information on where to find more information on EMDR if you are interested in learning more.
How It Works
EMDR is an evidence-based treatment approach used to help people process and heal from trauma. EMDR therapy helps individuals reprocess distressing memories using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, hand taps, or sounds). While the mechanisms underlying how EMDR works are still being explored, research suggests that it can be an effective treatment for a variety of issues such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and phobias. EMDR has also been shown to be helpful in reducing symptoms related to chronic pain. If you’re interested in learning more about this approach or considering it as a potential treatment option, connect with me!
EMDR Treatment
EMDR treatment can be used for children and adult. Children can be resilient. They are often able to bounce back from difficult experiences and move on with their lives. But what happens when kids can’t seem to shake off the pain and trauma of their past? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, may be able to help. EMDR is a relatively new treatment that has been shown to be effective in helping people process traumatic memories. It involves eye movements that help the brain to reprocess information more effectively. While EMDR is still relatively new, there is growing evidence that it can be helpful in treating a variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, and depression.
EMDR has been shown to be an incredibly effective treatment for a variety of issues. If you are struggling with any of the problems we’ve listed, or have another issue that EMDR could help with, please call us or send us an email and we would be happy to discuss whether EMDR is the right treatment for you.
Emem Iniobong, is a Brandon MB, Canadian Certified Counsellor and EMDR Trained Counsellor who helps children, teens, young adults, parents, and families in dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting support to live a more fulfilled and bliss-full life.