Healing is possible, and EMDR is one of the most powerful tools we have.
When trauma imprints on your clients’ bodies and minds, it can become part of the fabric of who they are, keeping them stuck living lives dominated by the pain of the past.
EMDR therapy targets the deep-rooted effects of trauma by engaging the brain’s natural healing processes. Through a structured protocol, clients are guided to process distressing memories and experiences that have been locked in a state of dysfunction.
Supported by a substantial body of research, recognized as a first line treatment by reputable professional organizations and used by thousands of trained therapists worldwide EMDR gives you the tools you need to help your clients reclaim their lives from the grip of trauma.
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Why Therapists Use EMDR?
EMDR provides a clinical roadmap to compassionately explore and treat your clients’ trauma without re-triggering pain that can de-rail treatment or even cause clients to withdraw from therapy.
How Does EMDR Therapy Work?
EMDR therapy works by facilitating the reprocessing and integration of distressing memories and experiences that are stored in the brain.
This approach is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which suggests that unprocessed memories contribute to psychological distress and symptoms.
During an EMDR session, the therapist guides the client through bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, taps, or sounds, while the client focuses on a specific traumatic memory, negative belief, or physical sensation.
This bilateral stimulation helps to activate both hemispheres of the brain, facilitating the processing of the targeted memory and enabling the client to access more adaptive thoughts, emotions, and beliefs about the experience.
Through this process, clients can experience a reduction in the emotional intensity associated with the memory, gain insights, and develop new perspectives, ultimately leading to healing and resolution of symptoms.
Who Can Benefit from EMDR?
EMDR therapy is highly versatile and can be beneficial for individuals of all ages who have experienced distressing or traumatic events.
It is commonly used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, grief and loss, and more.
EMDR can be effective for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, making it a valuable treatment option for a wide range of individuals seeking relief from emotional distress and trauma-related symptoms.
EMDR Therapy Evidence Base and Research
EMDR therapy is supported by a robust body of evidence and research demonstrating its efficacy in treating trauma and related mental health conditions.
In fact, EMDR is recommended across most clinical practice guidelines, including the World Health Organization, Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of PTSD, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.