Introduction
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of the therapy modalities that we use at Awakening Purpose in our Bangalow/Byron Bay studio. This modality is a transformative approach to treating trauma and distressing life experiences, and by helping clients process traumatic memories, it enables individuals to heal and regain their sense of power over their lives.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy approach that encourages individuals to briefly focus on trauma memories while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements or hand tapping. This process is associated with a reduction in the intensity and vividness of traumatic memories, helping clients get desensitised and reprocess those memories.
Think of it like this, normally when a traumatic memory is recalled, a lot of emotions and physical sensations rapidly follow, but with EMDR we are able to teach the body to disconnect from those emotions and sensations, so that over time the memories do not carry the trauma they once did.
Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR has been extensively researched and is recognized as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions.
How Effective is This Type of Therapy
Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of this approach in treating PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, showing that it can lead to significant reductions in PTSD symptoms, often in a shorter time frame compared to other therapeutic approaches. Additionally, it has shown effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety associated with traumatic experiences.
EMDR and Clinical Hypnotherapy
By combining the powerful effects of Clinical hypnotherapy and EMDR, we can provide a comprehensive approach to trauma treatment, addressing both the conscious and subconscious impacts of distressing experiences.
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