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What is EMDR?
The mind can often heal itself naturally, in the same way as
the body does. However, when something out the ordinary occurs
your natural coping mechanisms can become overloaded, with
disturbing experiences remaining frozen in the brain. These
memories can be continually triggered when similar events are
experienced, creating anxiety, panic, anger or despair.
What is an EMDR session like?
EMDR facilitates the natural healing ability of your body.
Bilateral stimulation of the brain can be conducted in various
ways, including rapid eye movement, tapping, or other physical
movements. In a session, you will experience bilateral
stimulation (BLS) for a short while, and then you will be asked
to report back on the experience. With repeated sets of BLS, the
memory tends to change in such a way that it loses its painful
intensity and becomes neutralized. Additionally, other
associated memories often heal at the same time.
EMDR has been used to treat:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression
- Phobias
- Sleep problems
- Complicated grief
- Pain relief & Addictions
- Self-esteem and performance anxiety
- PTSD
During EMDR treatment, you will remain in control, fully alert and awake. EMDR has been established by extensive research, and has successfully helped treat millions of individuals. The World Health Organization recognizes EMDR Therapy as having the most successful outcomes in treating trauma.
The combination of EMDR with Art Therapy is often highly
effective, particularly in working with children and
adolescents.