Understanding EMDR
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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. IF THIS IS YOU CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW AND SCHEDULE YOUR Free MEETING.
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Understanding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
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Understanding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR Therapy) is an evidence-based approach to treating trauma and PTSD. Read on to learn answers to the questions “What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?”
Developed by psychologist and educator Francine Shapiro, EMDR therapy has grown steadily in popularity since Shapiro began using it in 1987. EMDR is designed to heal the emotional distress resulting from traumatic memories. In addition, it is effective in treating co-occurring disorders resulting from trauma. Therefore, this approach has helped millions of people find relief from trauma-related mental health issues.
How Does EMDR Work?
What is EMDR therapy and how does it work? An EMDR therapy session involves an eight-phase treatment process. However, the number of sessions needed varies according to the client’s needs and history. The age of PTSD onset and the number of times the person experienced traumatic events or incidents determine how long they will need to be in EMDR treatment.
According to some experts, clients with a single incident of trauma, such as a one-time assault or accident, may need only five hours to integrate the event. By contrast, people who have experienced childhood trauma or multiple incidents of trauma may require a longer treatment time. In general, several sessions are necessary to treat PTSD using EMDR trauma therapy.
