Understanding EMDR Therapy
Understanding EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (commonly known as EMDR) was developed by American psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. EMDR is a groundbreaking therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic or challenging life experiences.
EMDR utilizes the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model to assist individuals in becoming unstuck from distressing memories.Through guided bilateral stimulation, which activates both hemispheres of the brain, EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories reducing their emotional intensity and enabling healthier cognitive integration. It's is a highly researched and effective treatment for addressing psychological trauma, with long-term positive outcomes. Many individuals experience sustained improvements in emotional regulation and overall well-being.
EMDR is not limited to trauma treatment & can treat a variety of mental health concerns including:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Mood disorders
Phobias
Addictions
Chronic Pain
Personality Disorders
Eating Disorders
EMDR has been shown to improve:
Emotional regulation and arousal
Attention flexibility
Memory association and processing
Common sources of trauma:
Bullying
attachment trauma
childhood trauma
Natural disaster
Discrimination, stigma, or opression
Medical trauma
Physical abuse
Sexual trauma
Neglect
For more information on how EMDR can benefit you, contact us at:
info@riverpinescounseling.com or call: 651-383-6054
