EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro over 20 years ago. It is the most commonly researched and most effective technique for resolving trauma.

EMDR began as a clinical technique used to help clients reprocess major traumatic experiences. The technique has developed into a comprehensive psychotherapy approach that is being used to treat low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and performance issues not connected to major trauma, but rather networks of unprocessed early experiences.

Since its inception people have realized it is invaluable for resolving long standing issues or difficulties not effectively treated by other techniques.

How Therapy Works

EMDR Therapy works by allowing the brain to process and resolve issues previously "stuck" as it has with less difficult issues in the past. It is similar to the process of consolidation of emotional learning that takes place during REM sleep.

How EMDR will help

EMDR resolves long-term patterns in trauma such as the need for control and order, anxiety, and physiological responses that remind you of the traumatic or challenging incident. Many people respond in just a few treatment sessions.

Why Jacki uses EMDR

EMDR is fast, effective, respectful, and it works. The treatment is equally as effective as traditional techniques such as verbal discussion with a therapist or cognitive/behavioral methods. More than other techniques, EMDR allows clients to retain some areas they feel are just too private to discuss with a therapist while at the same time resolving issues that led you to seek a therapist in the first place.

Jacki Silber

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