You might find yourself asking, 'Why is everyone so excited about EMDR therapy? What does EMDR therapy do that traditional talk therapy can't?' So, here it is.

Have you ever been around people who seem to know it all? They can talk your ear off and possess the knowledge of an encyclopedia. But with all that knowledge and know-how, they don't seem to be able to change their own patterns. So, yes, that's where we used to be with therapy. People would understand why they were doing what they did and what they should be doing, but there was that disconnect on how to get there, how to get to the other side. Once they were triggered in a relationship, emotions went wild, and thinking was very difficult, leaving them frustrated and feeling hopeless with the desire to change. How were they ever going to get to the place where behaviors have changed, emotions are healthier, etc.? Well, EMDR therapy is unique. It not only works with our thinking brain, the cognitive part, but also incorporates our limbic brain, where emotions and trauma reside, and our autonomic brain, where your now overstimulated amygdala hangs out. In EMDR therapy, the amygdala is slowed down, helping to reprocess your trauma. You can read more about this in my last blog. With emotions reduced when triggered, the client can now move to the adaptive belief or thought that they know is better for them and their relationships. This is where EMDR therapy's magic lies.

EMDR Therapy is a type of treatment that is efficient and has several other unique features:

1. It's a fast trauma resolution: It quickly alleviates distress associated with traumatic memories.
2. There is a lot of non-verbal processing: EMDR doesn't rely heavily on talking, making it accessible for those with communication difficulties.
3. It has a holistic approach: It addresses both the cognitive and physical aspects of trauma.
4. It is scientifically backed: It has a lot of research behind it, especially for PTSD.
5. Reduced retraumatizing effect: There's no need to repeat talking about the trauma.
6. It can be used for different types of stressful events: From relationship trauma to severe stressful experiences such as accidents and physical abuse, etc."

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Watch this video to learn more.

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https://youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY?si=7Q6fmxSZi3ZVaDGE

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