EMDR
EMDR is a method of therapy that changes an individual’s relationship with traumatic past events, meaning they can live more resourcefully in the present.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a method of therapy that changes an individual's relationship with past events, allowing them to live more resourcefully in the present. Whether you have experienced violence, trauma, or any other challenging event, EMDR can help you overcome its lasting effects. By reprocessing the memory, you can free yourself from fear or hyper-vigilance, experiencing a renewed sense of safety and well-being.
Why Try EMDR?
This evidence-based approach has shown remarkable results in overcoming phobias, trauma, and PTSD. EMDR therapy can be a transformative experience, enabling you to reduce symptoms and reclaim control over your life. While some individuals may require only a few sessions to achieve significant progress, others with more complex presentations may benefit from a more comprehensive and extended treatment plan.
How does EMDR work?
Psychopathology often stems from unresolved memories, and EMDR aims to reprocess these memories, changing your relationship with them and removing their negative impact. Through a collaborative process, we gather information, create stability, and develop a plan to guide us throughout the therapy. By targeting past memories and present triggers, we work towards creating new responses that promote healing and growth.
What is Trauma?
Trauma can take various forms, from a single incident to sustained or repeated experiences. A single incident trauma occurs when an individual perceives a threat to their life, such as a car crash or violent attack. Vicarious trauma affects first responders who encounter life-threatening situations, while adverse childhood experiences, including neglect, substance abuse, and domestic violence, can have lasting effects. The duration and intensity of the trauma determine the necessary length and depth of the intervention required for healing.
The Benefits of EMDR
EMDR offers a unique therapeutic opportunity, allowing for the use of non-verbal language and communication modalities. By creating a visual vocabulary through art and other creative means, we can explore and process subconscious and unconscious aspects of your experiences. EMDR can reframe overwhelming and traumatic life events, providing relief and resolution without solely relying on verbal expression.
What to Expect from EMDR Sessions
When you choose Positive Future Self for EMDR therapy in Port Lincoln, we begin with a thorough assessment, involving completing forms that help us understand your experiences, family background, and current struggles. This initial step sets the foundation for our subsequent work. Weekly appointments typically involve several sessions before we begin the eye movements, while breakthrough day sessions focus on the eye movements from the start. Throughout the process, we systematically address past events and present triggers, creating resources for you to access and utilize in your journey towards healing and growth.
Take the first step towards healing and transforming your life with EMDR.
Contact us at Positive Future Self today to learn more about this powerful therapeutic approach and how it can benefit you.