Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy

What is EMDR?

EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. It works by helping your brain process unresolved memories and the emotions tied to them so they no longer feel as overwhelming.

In EMDR, you’ll focus on a specific memory while engaging in guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This process helps rewire how the brain stores the memory, reducing its emotional intensity and allowing you to move forward with greater clarity and resilience. EMDR is effective for treating trauma, anxiety, phobias, and other challenges, offering a path to relief and healing.

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Frequently asked questions

How does EMDR therapy work?

EMDR therapy in Calgary works by helping your brain process unresolved memories and the emotions tied to them. During a session, you will concentrate on a particular memory as your EMDR therapist in Calgary takes you through eye movements or other types of bilateral stimulation. This process assists in rewiring how the brain stores the memory, making it less emotional and therefore, no longer overwhelming.

What can EMDR help with?

EMDR can be used to treat trauma, anxiety, phobias, and other unpleasant life events. If you have intrusive memories, emotional triggers, or past events that continue to affect your everyday life, our EMDR therapy in Calgary can assist you in processing these experiences at the core. Many people find that they finally have relief from the symptoms that have been troubling them for years.

What happens in an EMDR session?

Our EMDR therapist in Calgary will take you through a systematic process. It starts with ensuring that you are equipped with coping skills to navigate difficult emotions and memories, and creating a plan for which memories to focus on during the reprocessing phase. A reprocessing session of EMDR involves choosing a memory and focusing on it while you engage in bilateral stimulation, usually in the form of eye movements or tapping. This assists your brain in re-processing the memory, therefore making it less distressing. The sessions are at your own pace in a safe and supportive environment.

How long does EMDR take to see results?

This varies for each individual based on the complexity of the trauma and the number of memories that require processing. Some observe changes within a few sessions, while more profound healing takes more time. EMDR provides a way to find relief and healing, enabling you to proceed with more calm and confidence.