Posts Tagged ‘EMDR’
What is EDMR – Healing Trauma
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach used to address and heal trauma. It was developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s and has since gained recognition as an effective treatment modality for trauma-related disorders. The underlying concept of EMDR is that traumatic or overwhelming experiences can…
< Read More >What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. That’s a mouthful, for sure. It means moving your eyes in a rapid yet rhythmic way while recalling a traumatic event. Doing so helps reduce the intensity of your emotions and sometimes the bodily sensations you associate with that event. The therapist will guide you to shift…
< Read More >EMDR Works. Here’s How We Know
EMDR References List of international guidelines and organizations recognizing the effectiveness of EMDR. American Psychiatric Association (2004). Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines. EMDR is recommended as an effective treatment for trauma. Bleich, A., Kotler, M., Kutz, I., & Shalev,…
< Read More >How EMDR Can Help Traumatic Memories with Dr. Dalene Forester Thacker
This is a podcast that was originally aired on the “Functional Medicine Doc Show,” which is hosted by Dr. Carri Drzyzga. It is an easy to listen podcast that covers the basics of EMDR, how it works, and what it can be used for. Dr. DaLene is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, an expert in traumatic stress, and is certified in EMDR. She has a private practice specializing in the treatment of eating…
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