EMDR Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that helps patients process traumatic experiences through their memories.
The brain processes and releases traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping or auditory tones) to help reprocess traumatic memories which reduces the vividness and emotional impact of these memories.
This method is proven effective for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma, anxiety, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences.
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EMDR is designed to help individuals that suffer from the following:
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Addiction: Helps address the underlying trauma and emotional pain that can contribute to addictive behaviors.
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Anxiety: Reduces anxiety symptoms by processing disturbing memories and decreasing the distress associated with them.
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Panic Disorders and Panic Attacks: Helps individuals process the traumatic/stressful events that trigger panic symptoms, reducing their frequency and intensity.
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Eating Disorders: Addresses the emotional and traumatic experiences that often underlie disordered eating patterns.
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Depression: Assists in processing negative experiences and beliefs that contribute to depressive symptoms, promoting emotional healing and stability.
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Chronic Pain: Helps individuals manage chronic pain by addressing the emotional distress and trauma that can exacerbate physical pain.
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Trauma and PTSD: Specifically designed to process traumatic memories. EMDR is highly effective in reducing the symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.