EMDR

I was first exposed to EMDR through my work with the Green Cross.  I was able to experience the benefits firsthand in dealing with my own traumatic memories.  I do not automatically trust a new intervention or therapy technique, but after having a memory from a distress causing level to the manageable level of a normal unpleasant memory in one session I was hooked! 

So what is EMDR?  EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it is a type of psychotherapy that can be helpful for people who have experienced traumatic events or disturbing memories. During an EMDR session, I will guide you through a series of eye movements or other types of bilateral stimulation while they focus on the traumatic memory or emotion. This can help you to reprocess the memory in a more adaptive way, reducing the intensity of the emotional response and the associated distress. Essentially, EMDR helps the brain to process traumatic memories in a more healthy and productive way, so that they no longer have the same power over the your emotions and behaviors. It is a non-invasive and evidence-based treatment option that has been shown to be effective for a wide range of trauma-related conditions.