EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
This method is mainly used to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Fear, sadness, anger, numbness, avoidance behaviors, lethargy, guilt, distressing dreams, and sleep problems are all examples of persistent or recurring emotional struggles that may stem from unresolved experiences.
These distressing emotions can arise after a significant event—whether it was a single trauma or a series of repeated experiences, such as those from childhood. However, feelings like fear and anxiety can also develop gradually over time, without a clear triggering event.
With the help of EMDR, you can process unresolved past experiences that continue to affect your well-being and daily functioning today.
How does EMDR work?
During an EMDR session, the working memory is engaged in multiple tasks at once. This overloads its capacity, causing the distressing memory to lose its intensity and emotional charge.
The memory itself does not disappear, but its emotional impact diminishes. As a result, you can think back to certain situations without experiencing fear or panic. You are no longer overwhelmed by emotions when something or someone reminds you of the event. Flashbacks and intrusive thoughts decrease over time, and avoidance behaviours lessen, making it easier to engage with life again.
This process restores balance to the nervous system. Additionally, new, more positive thoughts and insights may spontaneously emerge, helping you to move forward with greater resilience and ease.