What is EMDR for Adults?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy approach developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro to help people heal from trauma or adversities such as issues of abuse, bullying, domestic violence, grief/loss, attachment wounds, abandonment, PTSD, and many other complicated life issues. EMDR therapy is now validated as an evidence-based approach. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend EMDR as the gold standard, evidence-based treatment for trauma.
EMDR therapy blends elements from different psychological approaches and is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. This model suggests that our brains have a natural ability to process information, but this can get disrupted when we experience traumatic or adverse events. These events then remain 'stuck' in our brains with their original images, sounds, thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. When something reminds us of the trauma, these memories can be triggered again.
Dr. Shapiro explains that many emotional and psychological issues stem from these unprocessed trauma memories. EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess these memories, which in turn helps to alleviate the associated emotional and psychological disorders.
The EMDR Association UK which is the governing body for EMDR therapists, has produced a helpful video on EMDR and how it can help. Take a look!
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy approach developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro to help people heal from trauma or adversities such as issues of abuse, bullying, domestic violence, grief/loss, attachment wounds, abandonment, PTSD, and many other complicated life issues. EMDR therapy is now validated as an evidence-based approach. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend EMDR as the gold standard, evidence-based treatment for trauma.
EMDR therapy blends elements from different psychological approaches and is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. This model suggests that our brains have a natural ability to process information, but this can get disrupted when we experience traumatic or adverse events. These events then remain 'stuck' in our brains with their original images, sounds, thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. When something reminds us of the trauma, these memories can be triggered again.
Dr. Shapiro explains that many emotional and psychological issues stem from these unprocessed trauma memories. EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess these memories, which in turn helps to alleviate the associated emotional and psychological disorders.
The EMDR Association UK which is the governing body for EMDR therapists, has produced a helpful video on EMDR and how it can help. Take a look!
What is EMDR for Children ?
Sometimes, tough things happen that leave us with lots of mixed-up feelings and thoughts. This can make us feel heavy and cluttered, like we're carrying around bags of these mixed-up emotions. EMDR helps by lightening these bags or even getting rid of them, making room for happier feelings.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, but for kids, we call it Eyes Moving to Digest and Recover! During EMDR, kids move their eyes from side to side while thinking about the tough stuff. This is similar to what happens every night when you dream during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Besides eye movements, you can also tap your hands or knees, or listen to sounds that move from one ear to the other.
When bad things happen, our brains can struggle to understand everything, making it hard to feel good. Certain things we see, hear, or smell can remind us of those tough times, bringing back mixed-up thoughts and feelings. EMDR helps the brain sort out these memories so the bad stuff can leave and the good lessons can stay, making you feel stronger and happier.
Why carry around heavy bags of tough stuff when you can feel free and enjoy your happy and exciting feelings again?
Take a look at these EMDR videos to learn how I will work with your child!
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, but for kids, we call it Eyes Moving to Digest and Recover! During EMDR, kids move their eyes from side to side while thinking about the tough stuff. This is similar to what happens every night when you dream during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Besides eye movements, you can also tap your hands or knees, or listen to sounds that move from one ear to the other.
When bad things happen, our brains can struggle to understand everything, making it hard to feel good. Certain things we see, hear, or smell can remind us of those tough times, bringing back mixed-up thoughts and feelings. EMDR helps the brain sort out these memories so the bad stuff can leave and the good lessons can stay, making you feel stronger and happier.
Why carry around heavy bags of tough stuff when you can feel free and enjoy your happy and exciting feelings again?
Take a look at these EMDR videos to learn how I will work with your child!
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