EMDR Works!
What’s EMDR for?
According to EMDRIA (the EMDR International Association) :
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019). EMDR therapy has even been superior to Prozac in trauma treatment (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Shapiro and Forrest (2016) share that more than 7 million people have been treated successfully by 110,000 therapists in 130 countries since 2016.
You will re-wire your brain along the way! New learning, response & calm are all within reach.
The goal of EMDR therapy is to completely process the traumatic experiences that are causing problems and to include new ones needed for full health - you will literally re-wire your brain!
A typical EMDR therapy session lasts from 60-90 minutes. It could take one or several sessions to process one traumatic experience.
The exact amount of time it will take to complete EMDR treatment for traumatic experiences will depend upon the client's history. Complete treatment of a single EMDR trauma target involves a three-pronged protocol to alleviate the symptoms and address the complete clinical picture. The three prongs include:
past memories
present disturbance
future actions
EMDR works & we love it!
We believe in the power of change - and can be that hope for you while you don’t! Our gokc therapists have expertise in EMDR to help you reduce reactions to overwhelming triggers, memories & feelings. We will work together to help you find your way to a new confidence & calm.
We can’t wait to work with you!