#Does Emdr Work

I often get asked: “How does EMDR work?” Let me explain here 👇🏻 Our brains can heal themselves and EMDR creates the space for us to be able to do that. It's like updating the file cabinet. Putting old emotions where they belong, in the past. We remember the event and forget the pain. It is not happening now. The body heals from a cut if you clean and dress the wound. We take it for granted. I explain we have similar healing mechanisms for the mind (2 hours of REM-powered dream sleep) and that EMDR is an artificial way of accessing the same healing mechanism. It makes bad things less bad. It doesn't erase, it takes the sting out of the memory so it doesn't affect you as much. It allows a person to access a memory file that was believed to be locked and unchangeable and to process it to sometimes see it differently and feel better about it; using the power of their mind to achieve those results. Want to check out my website for more? Comment CONSULT below and I'll send you a DM. 💌

The 8 phases of EMDR! 🩷 One of the biggest misconceptions I hear “EMDR is just looking at the moving light & thinking about your trauma.” That is a massive oversimplification (&so is this video tbh. It’s really hard to condense a full therapy into a minute and a half video). If you want more clarity on the reprocessing phases, let us know & we can create a longer video for you where we actually do the reprocessing. 🫶 Forgot to mention (but also a part of phase 3), right before the desensitization your therapist will assess for emotions, sensations, level of distress, negative cognition, positive cognition, and how true the positive cognition feels. ✨ #EMDR #EMDRtherapy #mentalhealth #trauma #anxiety

EMDR therapy is a powerful tool for healing from PTSD! It helps people process their trauma and find peace. 🌈💪 #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters What can EMDR help with? EMDR was developed – and is best known – as a therapy for treating trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a treatment for PTSD. But it can be used to help with a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, addictions, behavioural difficulties, relationship issues and more serious mental illnesses such as psychosis and personality disorders.#EMDR #PTSDRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaHealing #TherapyWorks #Mindfulness #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #TraumaTherapy #Psychology #SelfCare #EmotionalHealing #AnxietyRelief #CopingSkills #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #Therapist #SupportSystem #WellnessJourney #healingtraumas

Think EMDR can’t be as effective virtually as it is in person? Think again! Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation to help desensitize trauma-related emotions and reprocess distressing memories. As long as you’re in a safe, uninterrupted space for your session, EMDR can be just as powerful online as it is in person, helping you heal and move forward. Got questions about EMDR therapy? Drop them in the comments below! #emdr #emdrtherapy #emdrtherapist #traumahealing #traumarecovery #childhoodtraumarecovery

That urge to cancel EMDR right before a breakthrough? It’s not failure, it’s your nervous system protecting what feels familiar. Healing feels uncomfortable because your brain is rewiring old survival patterns. You’re not going backwards, you’re getting closer to freedom. Trust the process, not the fear. #Mswcommunity #socialwork #EMDR #TraumaTherapy #HealingJourney #TraumaInformed #TherapyWorks #MentalHealthAwareness #InnerHealing #NervousSystemHealing #TrustTheProcess #TherapyEducation #socialworkheals

The most vulnerable post I’ve ever made so pls be nice but EMDR has saved my life and if this could help get EMDR therapy to those who need it l’ve done my job🫀 #emdrtherapy #emdr #shadowwork #innerchildhealing

Which one of these surprised you? EMDR has been around since the 80s and has a TON of research to back up its effectiveness. It has been shown to create different brainwaves when compared to hypnosis. It makes the memory desensitized (feel farther away or less charged), but doesn't make you forget. It is different than traditional talk therapy in the fact that there is not a ton of talking and instead focuses on tasks to overpower your working memory. And the best part? You don't have to share all the details of the evident with your therapist if you don't want to 🤯 What questions do you have about EMDR? 👇 #therapistsofinstagram #emdrtherapist #onlinetherapist #emdrtherapy

My nervous system feels like it controls my life most days😭 and thought based therapy just doesn’t feel like it’s enough anymore. So I started EMDR & IFS. Can’t wait to share this journey with you guys! Part 1. #emdr #ifs #therapy #healingjoyrney

Miley Cyrus says EMDR therapy saved her life. But what actually is EMDR—and how does it work? 👁 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories. 🧠 It activates low-frequency brain rhythms—similar to deep sleep—that weaken the fear stored in your amygdala. 💥 The result? Emotional memories lose their charge. You remember the event, but it doesn’t hurt like it used to. Some neuroscientists say it even changes your brain’s structure. Yep—it’s that powerful. Share with someone who needs to know EMDR isn’t just hype. @mileycyrus #EMDR #MentalHealthTools #TraumaHealing #Neuroscience #MileyCyrus #AnxietyHelp #TherapyAwareness

If you’ve been doing EMDR and wondering, “Is this actually working?” — here’s what progress can look like: ✅ Calmer Reflections – You can think about the past without the same emotional charge. ✅ Quieted Mind – Fewer intrusive thoughts, more restful nights. ✅ Balanced Emotions – Handling stress with more ease and less overwhelm. ✅ Empowered Self-View – No more shame spirals—just self-acceptance. ✅ Connected Relationships – Stronger bonds, less reactivity. Healing isn’t instant, but every step forward matters. Noticing these shifts? That’s EMDR doing its thing. 💬 Drop a “💡” in the comments if this resonates! #EMDR #TherapyWorks #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #TraumaRecovery

EMDR therapy is often described as more than exposure. Emerging neuroscience suggests that when a memory is reactivated, it can enter a temporary state of malleability — a process known as memory reconsolidation (Nader & Hardt, 2009; Haubrich & Nader, 2016). During EMDR, a distressing memory is held in mind while attention is simultaneously engaged through bilateral stimulation. Because working memory has limited capacity, this dual engagement appears to reduce the vividness and emotional intensity of the recalled memory (Lee & Cuijpers, 2013). Neuroimaging research further shows that after successful EMDR treatment, patterns of neural activation shift. Studies report decreased activation in limbic regions associated with threat and emotional reactivity (such as the amygdala) and increased engagement of prefrontal cortical regions involved in regulation, integration, and cognitive control (Pagani et al., 2015; Boukezzi et al., 2017; Landin-Romero et al., 2018). These findings align with broader models of systems consolidation, in which memories become more integrated within cortical networks over time rather than remaining predominantly limbically driven. Whether EMDR operates primarily through reconsolidation, working memory taxation, orienting responses, or overlapping mechanisms remains under active investigation. What is well supported is its clinical efficacy for PTSD and trauma-related distress. The science continues to evolve. But attention, memory activation, and neural integration are not separate processes — they are deeply interconnected. Note: EMDR is a structured psychotherapy and should only be conducted by a licensed, trained clinician. The equipment alone is not the treatment. Proper assessment, preparation, and stabilization — especially when dissociation is present — are essential for safe and effective trauma processing. References in comments. Audio @drlewisclarke #emdr #traumarecovery #traumahealing #emdrtherapy #healing

EMDR helps the brain form new pathways. 🧠 Old memories lose intensity as the nervous system updates the story. 😮‍💨 Comment “MORE” below and I’ll tell you how this works… 👇👇👇 #emdrtherapy #traumarecovery #neuroplasticity #nervoussystem #psychotherapy