Healing Trauma with EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

What is EMDR?
EMDR is a therapy technique that makes it possible to heal from the symptoms caused by traumatizing or disturbing life events. Francine Shapiro, the founder of EMDR, compares the brain’s response as it heals from trauma to the body’s reaction when it is cut. She says “When you cut your hand, your body works to close the wound. If a wound is repeatedly irritated, it festers and causes pain. Once the irritant is removed, healing resumes. EMDR therapy shows that a similar process occurs with mental and emotional responses.”

How does EMDR work?
EMDR is used to help the brain recover from traumatizing experiences that have, for one reason or another, been blocked from healing. Often, a block to resolving trauma involves what we believe about the experience, or the meaning it holds for us. EMDR is a therapy that uses bi-lateral stimulation – moving the eyes left and right – which makes it possible for the brain to reprocess traumatizing information so its response is more adaptive. Over time, this allows the trauma symptoms to heal.

Can EMDR be used with teletherapy?
Yes, it is common to do EMDR online, and this is easily accomplished through teletherapy. You will need a computer and a good internet signal, the same as we use for any form of telehealth. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have.

Book an online appointment today for EMDR with Diana J Bowen.