EMDR

Traumatic memories can rule your life.

Certain situations, sounds, and events trigger intense emotional stress; often even fear.

Having flashbacks, nightmares, epic mood swings, perhaps a chronic need for ‘busyness,’ none of these are enjoyable. You just want them to stop.

These reactions are overwhelming – frustrating – and create a feeling of hopelessness.

There is no reason to live with trauma, because help is available.

You may have tried medications or weekly talk therapy to resolve traumatic memories.

Healing from trauma is possible.

One of the more popular methods of treating traumatic memories in recent time is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a type of therapy specifically designed to find pathways away from trauma and into healing.

EMDR is effective in treating many issues, but probably the most well-known is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Its use has expanded to include treatment for issues like sexual, physical, or emotional abuse and complicated grief.

EMDR is an effective treatment for trauma.

A quick Google search will tell you that studies find EMDR to be more effective when treating trauma symptoms than traditional therapies, and its effects can be maintained long term.

There have been over 20 controlled studies which evaluated the effectiveness of EMDR – including those by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense.

When we experience trauma and other stressful experiences, our brain unfortunately has the tendency to store memories of the experiences incorrectly. It feels as though the trauma is still present, when in fact it has passed and the individual is safe.

When presented with new traumas or triggers, the brain tends to react as they did at the time of the past trauma(s). It feels as if the past disturbing event is happening currently.

EMDR therapy helps the brain move the memories from a place of trauma to a place of understanding and resolution.

What do you need to know before trying EMDR therapy?

EMDR is safe. But people who begin EMDR have been known to experience more vivid, realistic dreams. The therapy doesn’t work overnight and may require multiple sessions.

The goal is to produce rapid and effective change while you maintain equilibrium.

Look past the stress and gain long-term healing.

Though this therapy may initially be emotionally stressful, it will likely be effective in the long run.

When coupled with the powerful effects of neurofeedback, you will be able to go from the chaos of trauma into the peace of understanding and healing.

Contact me today!

It’s time to seek some peace and healing, and together we will start the process that will help change your life.