Treatment

Trauma can affect every part of life how you think, which can influence how you sleep, react and connect with others. There are numerous ways to heal, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most effective methods of treatment for processing and releasing the effects of traumatic experiences.

Let’s go Google it. I mean, explore what EMDR therapy is, how it works, and why it’s helping so many who are struggling with PTSD and trauma.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

“EMDR is a formatted psychotherapy to help people heal from trauma or stress and allows them to process upsetting memories and heal from traumatic experience without having to talk in detail about the actual trauma,” according to the EMDR International Association’s website. It was developed in the late 1980s and supported by robust research ever since thousands of therapists around the world use it.

Unlike therapies that concentrate on just thoughts or behaviors, EMDR helps the brain reprocess memories by tapping into the brain’s natural healing process to reprocess and “unstick” memories that have become lodged in the nervous system as the result of trauma.

How EMDR Works

It is a complex form of therapy, which is divided into the following steps, to direct its application:

• Traumatic memories identification.
• Listening to the negative and feeling the feelings behind them
• While the therapist uses bilateral stimulation (like following the therapist’s eyes or tapping or hearing a tone) the person processes those memories
• This stimulation allows the brain to reprocess memories in a more healthful way shifting them from a raw, emotional state to a more resolved, less painful place.

You won’t forget the memory, but it will lose its hold on your emotions, freeing you to feel so much calmer more in control.

Who Benefits from EMDR?

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) which EMDR is most famous for treating, but also:

• Childhood trauma or abuse
• Vehicular or medical trauma
• Panic attacks and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• If there is sexual assault or domestic violence
• Mutism, phobia and performance fear

It’s frequently selected by people who have already tried talk therapy and want to break through some block in their healing.

EMDR and PTSD: Why It Works

PTSD symptoms occur when the brain is unable to properly process a traumatic event. EMDR retrains that response.” Research indicates that EMDR can be as effective, if not more effective than traditional therapy, in the treatment of PTSD.

Most clients get quicker relief with EMDR than from talking therapies alone. It can be especially useful for those who feel overwhelmed by their trauma, or who have difficulty trying to describe how they experience it.

If you don’t want to go the ptsd therapy Cleveland route, don’t want to rely on meds or want to explore other treatment options?enegro, there are lots of local therapists who are both trauma trained and now offer EMDR as part of their service.

What to Expect in a Session

During an EMDR session:

• You’ll be asked to concentrate briefly on a disturbing memory
• During that time, your therapist will provide you with bilateral stimulation.
• And your mind starts to change how it is perceiving the event.
• You feel more grounded, cooler and create space for new, empowering beliefs

It feels strange at first, but it is not painful. After sessions most people feel lighter and more grounded.

Finding the Right Therapist

If you are considering trying EMDR therapy, it is crucial to seek a trained provider. Look for a EMDR certified with experience in trauma work.

If you are local, finding a therapist Macedonia may be a good first step. Thousands of therapists in the region now practice EMDR and offer in-person and virtual EMDR sessions.

Final Thoughts

Physical violence can beget deep emotional scars, but it can also heal. With EMDR therapy, you wind down the alarm response in your brain so you can continue on feeling less fearful, pained and anxious.

Whether you’re seeking PTSD treatment in Cleveland or need a respected therapist in Macedonia, EMDR is a well-proven approach that can lead to real healing.