WHAT IS EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM EMDR:
An EMDR treatment session can last 60-90 minutes. I will move my fingers back and forth in front of your face and ask you to follow these hand motions with your eyes. At the same time, I will have you recall a disturbing event. This will include the emotions and body sensations that go along with it.
Gradually, we will guide you to shift your thoughts to more pleasant ones. Depending on the situation, I also use alternatives to finger movements, such as hand tapping or small handheld tactile buzzers.