Overcoming Trauma: EMDR Therapy as a Path to Healing
Have you ever had days when you felt disconnected from the present moment? Do you feel like you’re constantly on the edge, unable to trust the people around you or your environment?
Our emotions, responses and decisions are influenced by our past. While some people can effectively integrate their experiences to shape who they are now, others who have faced significant distress or trauma – at any age – may struggle to process what happened to them and live fully in the present.
This is where trauma therapy can make a difference. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps individuals unearth, understand and finally resolve painful moments in their lives.
Understanding EMDR Therapy and Its Role in Treating PTSD
EMDR therapy invites patients to engage in bilateral stimulation, usually through guided eye movements, to restore the mind’s natural healing process for emotional wounds caused by psychological trauma. It’s effective for a variety of mental health conditions and especially helpful for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
When triggered, those who suffer from trauma – such as abuse, neglect, war, chronic illness, or witnessing harrowing events – often struggle to separate the present from resurfacing memories. This is because the memory was not fully processed, which can lock in the emotions, perceptions and physical sensations experienced during that time.
Through EMDR’s structured approach, you can access trauma-related scenes in very specific ways and reprocess what you remember. As you linger in these key moments, your therapist will help you find a way to manage the intense physical, mental and emotional responses connected to them.
How Does EMDR Differ from Other Therapies?
Relatively new in the psychotherapy landscape, EMDR differs from traditional therapies that rely heavily on verbal discussions.
It follows an 8-phase protocol unique to EMDR (history-taking, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure and evaluation) to directly target and process traumatic memories.
This form of therapy is also an effective path to recovery for conditions like anxiety, depression, addictions and other disorders, and often requires fewer sessions than other treatments.
Reach Out for EMDR Therapy In Boca Raton
If you are ready to find clarity and liberate yourself from the pain of past experiences, Lionhearted Counseling utilizes EMDR therapy for those who have suffered from trauma.
Get in touch with us to start your personalized journey to healing with our team of professionals in Boca Raton. Call us at (561) 203-5885 or request an appointment today.
