Sometimes the unknown prevents us for seeking out a certain treatment. I want to take some time to explain the different phases of EMDR therapy that your counselor will follow during this treatment. I think it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of the process to help minimize anxiety and de-mystify the treatment. Here is a quick synopsis of the 8-phase protocol for EMDR therapy to give you a sense of what to expect!
Read MoreEMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence based approach most commonly connected to treating trauma. Traumas like being in a car accident, unexpected or sudden death of loved one, sexual or physical assault, learning your spouse has had an affair or a porn addiction, or getting a divorce. Or for smaller traumas that build on each other like having or adopting a child, working as a nurse or doctor in a children’s hospital, relocating, planning a wedding, being bullied at school, or conflict with significant other or children.
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