EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that has been extensively researched with a high rate of efficacy to reduce symptoms of overwhelming stress, anxiety, phobias, and PTSD.

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HeARTS for Hope Therapy offers evidence-based EMDR trauma therapy protocols using the S.A.F.E. (Somatic and Attachment focused EMDR) model, and integrates insight-oriented art therapy activities into your treatment to help enhance the transformational trauma healing process that EMDR offers.

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EMDR taps into the natural healing ability of your brain and body. This treatment method will begin with a thorough assessment and development of a treatment plan, whereas we work together to identify any distressing memories, areas of physical or emotional overwhelm, and future hopes and desires. EMDR is a unique trauma therapy in that you will not need to verbally explain any details of any past traumatic experiences if you do not want to. It aims to help you resolve distressing sensations (such as anxiety, panic, etc.) through a process of somatic desensitization, and then reprocess negative beliefs you may have developed over time and replace them with healthy, positive Self-beliefs.

This process essentially works to reprogram your brain’s memory network so that when your mind or body become reminded of the memory of a traumatic event, your nervous system no longer reacts with intense or completely overwhelming trauma-responses.

Check out this YouTube video to see if EMDR Therapy is right for you, or contact us to learn more!