EMDR
In 2017, I received my EMDR basic training and every year since I have received multiple hours of consultations and advanced trainings in the modality. These hours led to me becoming an EMDR Certified Therapist and then an Approved Consultant. I now support other therapists around their EMDR work with both their child and adult clients.
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is globally recognized as an effective way to treat trauma and other upsetting life events that occur to people.
Our bodies have natural healing capacities (i.e. If I accidentally cut my hand, my body will know what to do to begin to heal the wound), and so do our brains. However, sometimes we experience things that are too upsetting or traumatic for the brain to properly process and this leads to memories becoming “stuck.” This then leads us to having strong reactions that feel very similar to how we felt when the upsetting thing happened. These problems and reactions can get in the way of us feeling fully safe and living our best lives.
Through a structured protocol that includes different phases and types of bilateral stimulation (such as left to right eye movements, tapping, etc.), EMDR allows the brain to resume its natural healing process and release the “yuck” and allow healing to occur. To learn more, please visit EMDRIA.
EMDR Therapy for Children and Teens
EMDR Therapy for Adults