What to Expect in EMDR Therapy
Rachel Fuller, LCSW explains what happens during EMDR therapy. Because EMDR can look so different compared to each client, each targeted trauma, and each therapist, she also answers commonly asked questions regarding EMDR therapy
Understanding EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a type of psychotherapy aimed to treat traumatic experiences that get “stuck” in the brain. Here’s a brief overview of the theory behind EMDR, starting with the scientific explanation and followed by a simpler analogy I use with my own clients.
The Power of EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (or EMDR) therapy is a structured approach to psychotherapy that aims to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories. It was developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s and has since gained widespread recognition as an evidence-based treatment for trauma-related conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and more.
What is EMDR?
What is EMDR? This is a common question that people have when they see EMDR listed as a specialty in a therapist’s bio, as many of us can be unfamiliar with psychology lingo. Jamie Kelly, CSW, is trained in EMDR and will help answer some questions about EMDR, with a helpful handout that gives a basic rundown of what this therapeutic technique looks like.
It’s my first time to therapy, what should I expect?
Andréa Martin, CSW writes blog about first time therapy session