Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most effective trauma treatments available. There is a great deal of research that validates the approach and it is being more widely used by therapists on many different conditions. Erin Staniszeski,...
As a member of the Colorado community, we have too often been shaken by mass shootings. We have witnessed our local store, school, movie theater in the news and thought about how often we shop there and thought “that could have been me. More tragically, we have been...
As a trauma therapist, I love using EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to allow people to heal, process, and begin trauma recovery. It is a very effective therapy and I invite you to learn more about it here. As you start using EMDR, your therapist...
Awareness of trauma symptomatology is important to identify possible long-term effects from traumatic events. It is also important to have this awareness in order to monitor trauma reactivity during treatment; helping you and your therapist to gauge effectiveness,...
I wanted to share a story which was provided by a mother who has benefited greatly from EMDR. I hope to provide a helpful picture of possibilities and changes people may experience with the help of EMDR. *All identifying information has been changed. The original...
The need to be perfect, or perfectionism, is a trait that is often praised. Trying to be perfect may be associated with being a high achiever, being successful, or other qualities that are valued in our culture. You may ask yourself, what’s the problem with...