Getting Unstuck: EMDR Helps Reprocess Trauma Beliefs
If you have ever felt stuck in life, unable to move forward after a traumatic experience, EMDR may be the treatment for you. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, is a powerful tool that can help rewrite the negative beliefs that are keeping you trapped. This article will explore how EMDR works and how it can help you become unstuck from the past. There are many benefits to using EMDR therapy, including relief from symptoms of trauma such as flashbacks and nightmares. You don't have to suffer any longer – read on to find out more about this exciting treatment!
Trauma Causes Our Brain to Get Stuck
EMDR is a type of therapy that uses bilateral stimulation, usually in the form of eye movements or tapping, to help the brain process and heal from trauma. The theory behind EMDR is that when we experience a traumatic event, our brains can get 'stuck' on that memory, feeling, or belief as a way of protecting us. This can lead to us feeling like we are reliving the event or repeating a certain behavior or thought to keep us safe. For some people, they may not remember the specific event, but might notice that they are responding to situations in a certain way without understanding why. Others might believe something negative about themselves which prevents them from getting what they want in life.
EMDR Helps Us Decrease Stress and See Beliefs in a New Light
EMDR can help to 'unstick' these memories and beliefs, and help us to see them in a new light. The therapist will guide the client through different eye movements, while they think about the memory or belief. It is believed that this process helps the brain to reprocess the memory so that it is no longer as distressing. Once, these memories are processed in a safe environment, clients can often start to see themselves and their lives in a more positive light.
There are many benefits to using EMDR to process trauma, including reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and guilt. It can also help to improve sleep, concentration, and self-esteem. After EMDR people who felt 'stuck' in their beliefs often report feeling less distress and believing more positive beliefs about themselves.
Clients who participate in EMDR therapy typically begin seeing improvements after just a few sessions. However, the number of sessions needed varies depending on the individual and their specific experiences.
The Next Step…
If you are interested in beginning EMDR treatment, the next step is to schedule using the link below.
If you have any questions or concerns about using EMDR to treat trauma, please don't hesitate to reach out. I offer a free 15minute consultation to discuss whether EMDR is right for you.
