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...
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,...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an excellent technique for treating trauma. It looks quite a lot different from traditional therapy but also fits nicely into traditional talk therapy. Many times when people think about EMDR, they...