EMDR Therapy

If you are interested in receiving EMDR Therapy in Brandon, you’ve come to the right place.

I am Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or EMDR Helper. That means I have completed the required EMDR Basic Training and consultation to ensure exceptional standards. I have also received specialized instruction on using EMDR for adolescent and children. I also participate in ongoing EMDR peer consultation.

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment that has been found to be effective in helping people process and heal trauma in a new and healthier way. Likewise, EMDR can be described as helping people process those yucky things that happened to them so they can heal or have space for healthy thoughts and feelings. EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation, or eye movement, to help people manage and reduce the negative effects of traumatic memories.

EMDR does not change the fact that an incident/event/yucky thing is distressing, but changes how a person feels about the memory.

How Does it Work?

This therapy helps teens to reprocess their traumatic experiences, which can lead to a significant reduction in symptoms such as flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, and nightmares. In addition, EMDR can help improve self-esteem and relationships with others.

EMDR has been found to be effective with adolescents who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, accidents, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders, natural disasters, and other traumatic events. If you are the parent of a teen who has experienced trauma, you may be wondering if EMDR is right for your child. Here is what you need to know about this therapy and who can benefit.

Who Can Benefit from EMDR Therapy?

EMDR therapy can benefit children and adults of all ages. EMDR therapy is used to address various range of challenges;

Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias

Depression and bipolar disorders

Dissociative disorders

Eating disorders

Grief and loss

Pain

Personality disorders

PTSD and other trauma and stress-related issues

Sexual assault

Sleep disturbance

Substance abuse and addiction

What is the Process of EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy is a relatively new mode of treatment that has been found to be effective in the treatment of trauma. EMDR therapy is a eight-step process that helps a person to reprocess traumatic memories. This can help reduce the negative impact that the memories may have on their life. The steps of the EMDR therapy are: 1) Client identifies a specific memory or issue that they would like to address, 2) Client recounts the story of this memory or issue, 3) Therapist asks client to visualize the memory, 4) Client focuses on any feelings or sensations associated with the memory, 5) Therapist guides client through bilateral stimulation using either cognitive or physical interventions, 6) Body scan, 7) Closure, and 8) Revaluation.

How Long Does The Session Last?

EMDR therapy sessions can last from 60-90 minutes, depending on the clinician’s assessment and the client’s needs. It is important to note that it can take one or more sessions to process one traumatic experience. The goal of EMDR therapy is to help patients process and reprocess their traumatic memories in a more adaptive way. This can help reduce symptoms of traumatic experiences and improve overall functioning. If you are considering EMDR therapy for yourself or someone you know, it is important to understand how long each session will last so you can plan accordingly.

Emem Iniobong, is a Brandon MB, Canadian Certified Counsellor, EMDR Trained 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.