Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMDR?

Is like a mental "reset button" that helps your brain process difficult memories or experiences in a way that reduces their emotional impact. It's a friendly and effective therapy that can help you move past tough stuff and feel better.

Why EMDR?

EMDR therapy provides rapid and lasting relief by addressing the root causes of emotional distress. Its gentle yet evidence-based approach empowers individuals to heal from trauma and mental health issues, fostering resilience and overall well-being.

Common reactions to EMDR

In EMDR therapy, reactions vary widely, including fatigue, emotional release, nausea, or physical tension, but clients often find it cleansing. Some may re-experience parts of the trauma physically. If feeling emotionally raw, discussing medication alongside therapy may provide relief, and we'll monitor progress together to ensure the best care.

Why EMDR?

EMDR & Spiritually?

Who can do EMDR?

EMDR therapy focuses on processing distressing experiences and promoting healing, aligning with principles of restoration and wholeness found in religious teachings. It can be integrated into a holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being that honors one's faith and values.

EMDR therapy is suitable for individuals of all ages seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, provided they can engage in the therapeutic process and follow the therapist's guidance.

Lenght of EMDR treatment

There are eight phases to EMDR therapy: initial history discovery and treatment planning, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, closure, and reevaluation. It could take one or several sessions to process one traumatic experience. Although EMDR therapy may produce results more rapidly than other forms of therapy, speed is not the goal of therapy

An EMDR session

In EMDR therapy, you'll focus on a specific event and explore how it makes you feel, both negatively and positively. While you do this, as your therapist will guide you through simple exercises like eye movements, sounds, or taps, helping you process your thoughts and feelings about the event. You're always in control and can stop the exercises if you need to. These exercises are repeated until the event feels less upsetting to you.