Trauma Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reproces

I have been using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with my clients to help process traumatic experiences since I was trained in 2016. I have used it with people who were referred specifically for EMDR and I have used it with people that come in struggling with other things. I have found it to be helpful for many different people particularly if they have been working on reducing the symptoms of trauma and other therapies have not been helpful. I am happy to have a conversation with you to see if this might be a fit for you. There is a description below of what EMDR is from an EMDR association website. www.emdrcanada.org www.emdria.org  

EMDR Therapy is an acronym for a model of psychotherapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am an EMDR Therapist. This innovative and powerful psychotherapy model was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987 primarily to address the impacts of trauma, particularly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is now being used effectively for many other problems as well as performance enhancement with clients such as actors, athletes and managers. Rigorously controlled studies of EMDR Therapy have been published that substantiate its efficacy. Numerous international organizations and government bodies have endorsed it, including: The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies The US Department of Defense The American Psychological Association The American Psychiatric Association The World Health Organization EMDR is a systematic approach involving bilateral sensory stimulation (activating both sides of your brain), such as by using eye-movements, tapping or sound, administered while a client focuses on difficult things, anxiety, psychological and somatic symptoms or disturbing memories. Psychotherapy which utilizes EMDR Therapy, seems to facilitate the natural processing abilities of the brain and nervous system. An individual's normal healing abilities are activated and the body-mind balance is supported in its inner capacity to mend.  What kind of problems can EMDR Therapy treat?  EMDR Therapy is effective in treating individuals who have experienced psychological difficulties arising from traumatic experiences, such as motor vehicle accidents, assault and abuse, natural disasters and childhood neglect. It is also increasingly used to treat complaints that are not necessarily trauma-related, such as panic disorder, phobias, performance anxiety, self esteem issues and other anxiety related disorders. It is fast, safe and effective. The type of problem, life circumstances and the amount of previous trauma will determine how many treatment sessions are necessary. Many clients who have made slow progress in the past, or who have not benefited from more traditional talk therapies say that with EMDR Therapy they have finally something that works for them!  To learn more about EMDR Therapy visit: www.emdrcanada.org www.emdria.org