EMDR
If you've experienced a traumatic event or are still triggered by memories from the past, dealing with these emotional burdens can be challenging. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an approach developed to reduce the mental and physical impact of such experiences.
EMDR therapy was developed in 1987 by American psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro. The first steps in this method were taken when Shapiro realized that eye movements reduced the impact of disturbing thoughts. EMDR is now recognized as one of the most effective trauma-focused psychotherapies. It is a form of therapy recommended by many international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
EMDR activates the mind's natural healing processes. In a safe therapeutic environment, the client focuses on past experiences; then, through eye movements or bilateral stimulation, the emotional intensity of these memories is diminished. As sessions progress, the client begins to act not on the traces of the past but on the resources of the present.
Who is EMDR Therapy Suitable For?
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Those who experienced childhood trauma
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Those exposed to traumatic events such as accidents, surgeries, and natural disasters
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Individuals who have been emotionally, physically or sexually abused
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Those who have difficulty coping with panic attacks, phobias or intense anxiety
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Those who constantly feel triggered, tense, restless or guilty
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Those who have experienced similar cycles in their relationships and want to understand the root of this situation
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Those who have difficulty establishing emotional balance after loss, grief or sudden separation
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Those who have difficulty coping with intense emotions such as self-worth, feelings of inadequacy, shame, or anger