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Holistic Healing: Combining EMDR Treatment with Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
EMDR Therapy and Yoga have been shown effective in working with a range of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and more. It’s widely understood that a regular yoga practice offers a range of benefits, both physical and mental. But what about the benefits of including trauma-sensitive yoga with EMDR Therapy? By incorporating the benefits of yoga, individuals may be better able to access and process traumatic memories and emotions, and integrate insights from the EMDR, leading to more effective healing and recovery.
8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
As an EMDR Therapist many people come to me eager to address past trauma, tired of being in pain and looking for relief. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: with any trauma informed care, building a supportive therapeutic relationship in addition to other preparation, is crucial for treatment to be successful. There are important steps prior to jumping into deeper trauma work which is why EMDR actually has 8 phases of treatment. Here I will walk you through each phase of EMDR therapy.
How EMDR Can Help You Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Life
Are you finding yourself stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors that feel impossible to change? Do you often wake up feeling on edge, unable to shake off feelings of restlessness and anxiety? After experiencing traumatic, overwhelming experiences (including ongoing insecurity in attachment with a primary caregiver in early childhood), it’s common to feel lost, scared and uncertain of the future. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).