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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful therapy approach developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s that helps individuals process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their distressing effects. Through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sound), EMDR activates the brain's natural processing mechanisms, allowing traumatic experiences to be reprocessed and stored in a less distressing way. This leads to:

- Reduced symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression

- Enhanced emotional regulation

- Improved cognitive functioning

- Increased sense of control and empowerment

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EMDR is designed to help individuals process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their distressing effects. The therapy focuses on reprocessing traumatic experiences, rather than just managing symptoms.

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IS THIS APPROACH FOR ME?

You may consider EMDR if:

  • You are experiencing grief, loss, or anxiety

  • You have experienced trauma 

  • You are a survivor of sexual assault or relational trauma 

  • You are a survivor of any form of abuse

  • You are a veteran with combat-related PTSD

  • You are an individual with natural disaster-related trauma
     

OR if you experience any of the following symptoms:

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  • Disturbing memories or flashbacks

  • Nightmares or sleep disturbances

  • Avoidance behaviors

  • Hypervigilance or exaggerated startle response

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Self-destructive behaviors

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