EMDR Explained in 60 seconds

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy is a treatment designed for working with distressing or traumatic memories. It is based on the theory that when we

experience a traumatic memory, it gets ‘stuck’ instead of stored correctly with the rest of our

memories in the hippocampus.

Why does this happen?

Sometimes, when a memory is so overwhelming, our hippocampus (the part of our

brain responsible for processing and storing memories) can’t do its job properly. This means

that instead of getting stored with the rest of our memories, it gets held by our brain in it’s raw and unprocessed form. This causes some of the common trauma symptoms you might be experiencing like flashbacks, reliving the traumatic event and nightmares.

How does EMDR help?

EMDR uses special movements and therapeutic techniques to help move these memories back to where they belong. There is lots of theories on why this works, and your psychologist

can explain all of this to you. Usually, EMDR can treat PTSD or other trauma related disorders in 8-12 sessions using these techniques. The goal is to help you stop experiencing trauma symptoms, and to be able to live your life in the way you would like to again.

Reach out to us today to discuss getting started with one of our EMDR trained psychologists.