EMDR

Triggers can make you ‘fall apart’ for a minute – or a day.

A trigger is when something from the past is activated and brought into the present moment with a force of emotion that doesn’t usually make sense in the current situation.

Perhaps someone else said or did something, and you instantly had a sudden rise of emotion that felt upsetting and overwhelming. Like a trigger has been fired, and you can’t control the intensity of your emotions.

Big or small ‘T’ – trauma is trauma.

It’s easy to recognize big ‘T’ traumas – rape, assault, car accidents, domestic violence, war.

Small ‘t’ traumas might be something that is repetitive. When a child is criticized – or ignored – once, not a big deal. If there is a pattern of this treatment, it might create a small ‘t’ trauma. If it turns into abuse, it will then become a big ‘T’ trauma.

How does EMDR work?

EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is an evidence-based treatment for shock trauma and developmental trauma.

When a trauma occurs, it becomes locked in the nervous system with the original picture, sounds, thoughts, and feelings. EMDR uses eye movements, or what we call “bilateral stimulation,” to unlock the nervous system and allow the mind and body to effectively process the experience.

EMDR research shows it is effective for many uses.

EMDR has been extensively researched as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as to treat the psychological effects of smaller traumas that manifest in symptoms of depression, anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, creativity blocks, and relationship difficulties.

Let’s start your journey today by calling (832) 262-3477.