EMDR Therapy

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM EMDR?

EMDR can accelerate therapy by resolving the impact of your past traumas and allowing you to live more fully in the present. While EMDR was originally developed for the treatment of trauma, it has successful treated many other issues including:

• Anxiety/Panic attacks

• Depression

• Grief and Loss

• Phobias

• Sleep problems

• Addiction

• Pain

• Low self-esteem

EMDR is not, however, appropriate for everyone. The process is rapid, and any disturbing experiences, if they occur at all, last for a comparatively short period of time. Nevertheless, you need to be aware of, and willing to experience, the strong feelings and disturbing thoughts that sometimes occur during sessions.

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE TO SUPPORT EMDR AS AN EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT?

EMDR is an innovative clinical treatment which has successfully helped over a million individuals. The validity and reliability of EMDR has been established by rigorous research. There are now over nineteen controlled studies into EMDR, making it the most thoroughly researched method used in the treatment of trauma, and The American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, Department of Defense, Veteran’s Administration, insurance companies, and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies recognize EMDR as an effective treatment for PTSD.

If you would like more information about EMDR, you may visit www.emdria.org or www.emdr.com