Explore our collection of blogs and articles designed for those curious about EMDR therapy. Dive deeper into how it works, what makes it so impactful, and a variety of related topics we think you’ll find insightful and engaging.
Trauma can have varied responses in people and impact everyone differently. That said, we can help in conceptualizing trauma and the different types and affects.
Learn more about the benefits of EMDR therapy in this blog. EMDR is effective and has been used for decades.
EMDR has been well researched and shown proven results for decades. Despite this, there can still be some doubt around how scientific it is. Discover more information about the pseudoscience debate.
Find out information about: What can EMDR help with? What is it used for? Does it work? Who is EMDR suitable for? Who can benefit from EMDR? In this blog post, I will answer all of these questions. Let’s take it from the start.
The process of EMDR can bring up some questions as well as hesitancy. Here we talk more about the first session, the process, and some helpful information to get your started.
Here you’ll find numerous tips to prepare you before your EMDR session, as well as some ideas for fruitful aftercare.
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are similar in a lot of ways, and different in mainly a couple key ways. Discover more information about both, as well as how EMDR can be an effective treatment for PTSD and ASD.
What exactly is trauma? What is EMDR therapy? How does EMDR help with trauma? Well, let’s start at the top, explain the whole process and understand the profound benefit that EMDR can provide for trauma survivors.
EMDR can be very helpful for working with anxiety. Discover more information about EMDR, anxiety, anxiety symptoms, and how EMDR can benefit anxiety.
There are various types of trauma and it can be helpful to have an overview as well as see how EMDR can be helpful.
Discover how EMDR therapy aids in healing trauma from abuse, promoting emotional recovery and well-being through proven therapeutic techniques.
Coping with anxiety or trauma triggers can be challenging. Guided imagery is a wonderful coping tool to use during times of distress, anxiety, or when your nervous system is escalated.
Relationships are important to us, and sometimes we struggle with them. Past trauma can heavily influence how we are able to show up in relationships and how we can feel with others. Learn more about this in this blog.
EMDR has eight phases that provide a consistent and structure approach to the process. We've created an infographic that shows the 8 phases as well as provides a couple coping skills.
EMDR is pretty straight forward, but more information about the process is helpful. In this guide we go over some of the basics about EMDR, the 8 phases, and some additional information that will be helpful on your healing journey.
Transgender and Gender-Diverse affirming care is important to provide to clients. This involves cultural competence, awareness, and follow through.
Preparing for EMDR therapy can help make the process easier, more effective, and more efficient. Here are some essential tips to guide you through preparation. Whether you're new to EMDR or have already started it, hopefully they ideas will help your process.
Childhood experiences have a deep impact on shaping personality. When there's trauma, personality disorders can develop and manifest in adulthood. The effects of trauma like abuse or neglect can create patterns in how a person thinks and acts that are not easy to change without support. Therapies like EMDR provide a ray of hope by assisting individuals in processing moving past the wounding. Explore how EMDR therapy can assist in your path to recovery and well being.
Yes, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an effective therapy, especially for trauma and PTSD. Backed by extensive research, EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. Studies show its efficacy extends beyond PTSD, benefiting those with anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Notably, EMDR is endorsed by major health organizations like the APA and WHO. If you're considering therapy, EMDR offers a targeted, efficient approach with long-lasting results. Discover more about how EMDR could be the key to your healing journey.
When searching for an EMDR therapist, it's crucial to consider several factors to ensure a positive and effective therapy experience. Key aspects include proper training and certification, experience with your specific issues, cultural competence, and the ability to build a trusting relationship.
EMDR is a somatic therapy, although a lot of people don't think so or don't know why. This blog discussed the somatic foundation of EMDR and how EMDR helps with not just the mental part of trauma but the physical.
Chronic pain can be incredibly difficult to cope with, handle, or make improvements with. EMDR therapy is a potential option in helping with chronic pain.
Struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma? EMDR therapy might be the key to your healing journey. Childhood trauma can deeply impact your emotions, relationships, and overall well-being long into adulthood and EMDR therapy offers a unique approach by reprocessing traumatic memories, reframing negative beliefs, and reducing the physical symptoms often associated with unresolved trauma.
Therapy from your own home. Virtual, home, or teletherapy has been increasingly popular in recent years. So the question is, can you do EMDR this way? The short answer is yes, EMDR is safe and effective with teletherapy.
Each and every one of us has wounding from our childhood, some more than others. EMDR is therefore an important therapeutic tool to help one transcend this childhood trauma standing in the way of connecting with others. This article will discuss the benefits of EMDR in healing childhood attachment wounds and how it can help you have healthier and more enriching relationships.
PTSD symptoms and treatment, including EMDR. Learn about symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Coping with trauma can be challenging. We discuss EMDR therapy for trauma, coping skills for trauma, and healing through trauma.
Past trauma involves an internalized core belief about self or the world. This blog briefly discuses that and gives common examples.
The combination of EMDR with psychedelic therapy can lead to profound changes in newly or differently accessed past trauma.
