Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy is an intervention used to relieve psychological distress related to trauma.
Through EMDR, therapists will take you ensure a safe place to process distressing memories. It has been found that by re-triggering the brain in brief stimulation while directing eye movements or some form of bilateral stimulation, you can rewire the brain with potential positive experiences. EMDR is known to provide the client with a healthier balance and positive adaptive functioning in the brain to the trauma or distressing memory. Overtime, this approach is known to lessen your response to the memory or replace your negative thoughts with a more acceptable positive interpretation about yourself.
EMDR has been known to treat
EMDR has fewer side effects than other psychotropic approaches. There are some side effects that may be experienced by the client such as increased awareness of thinking that may follow after a processing sessions. Tools and coping skills are provided to you throughout the EMDR sessions with your therapist to carry-out if feelings become distressing. EMDR to treat severe trauma/PTSD can take several session and it recommended to hold 90 minute sessions with your therapist. Talk to your therapist about more information regarding your interest in starting EMDR.
EMDR is considered safe when carried out by a trained professional EMDR Therapist. EMDR Therapists are required to receive 40 CE Credits for Basic Training and 10 hours of consultation with a EMDR Consultant. I can assure you I am qualified as an EMDR Trained Therapist within the San Diego area. It should be noted, I am not certified. Nonetheless, through my ongoing services, I will continue receiving consultation and work my way through the certification process.
If you think EMDR is right for you, contact myself for a free consultation!
Thank you for taking the step towards recovery
J. Ann Clayton, LCSW
Through EMDR, therapists will take you ensure a safe place to process distressing memories. It has been found that by re-triggering the brain in brief stimulation while directing eye movements or some form of bilateral stimulation, you can rewire the brain with potential positive experiences. EMDR is known to provide the client with a healthier balance and positive adaptive functioning in the brain to the trauma or distressing memory. Overtime, this approach is known to lessen your response to the memory or replace your negative thoughts with a more acceptable positive interpretation about yourself.
EMDR has been known to treat
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Panic Attacks
- Eating Disorders
- Addictions
EMDR has fewer side effects than other psychotropic approaches. There are some side effects that may be experienced by the client such as increased awareness of thinking that may follow after a processing sessions. Tools and coping skills are provided to you throughout the EMDR sessions with your therapist to carry-out if feelings become distressing. EMDR to treat severe trauma/PTSD can take several session and it recommended to hold 90 minute sessions with your therapist. Talk to your therapist about more information regarding your interest in starting EMDR.
EMDR is considered safe when carried out by a trained professional EMDR Therapist. EMDR Therapists are required to receive 40 CE Credits for Basic Training and 10 hours of consultation with a EMDR Consultant. I can assure you I am qualified as an EMDR Trained Therapist within the San Diego area. It should be noted, I am not certified. Nonetheless, through my ongoing services, I will continue receiving consultation and work my way through the certification process.
If you think EMDR is right for you, contact myself for a free consultation!
Thank you for taking the step towards recovery
J. Ann Clayton, LCSW
