#Emdr Training

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

IYKYK👀 Turns out the things we survived don’t just go away because we tell ourselves we are “over it”. Sometimes healing looks like watching a light move back and forth while your brain finally gets to process what it never had the chance to. ✨ Follow along @ananda.demaio.therapy for more on using EMDR and bilateral stimulation (shown here) for healing trauma #emdr #therapy #traumahealing #trauma #nervoussystemhealing

Heal Your Mind with EMDR Eye Movement Therapy ✨ Have you ever felt stuck in negative emotions or haunted by past experiences? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven technique that helps process trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress by using simple guided eye movements. 🌿 ✨ How It Helps: EMDR mimics the natural healing process your brain undergoes during sleep (REM). By focusing on a distressing memory while following eye movements, you can reduce its emotional intensity and find relief. Instructions: 1️⃣ Follow the eye movements in the video. Let your emotions and memories come to the surface. Don’t suppress them—just observe. 2️⃣ Focus on your breathing: take deep breaths in and out. 3️⃣ As you exhale, imagine letting the experience go, releasing it from your mind and body. Your healing begins here. 💙 Save this video to practice whenever you need a reset. #MentalHealthMatters #HealWithEMDR #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #CalmYourMind #desitherapyy #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #therapy #growthmindset

Intensives are deep, focused work, designed for people who want to move further, faster. An EMDR intensive isn’t just a “longer therapy session.” It’s a focused block of time where you can: Go deeper without the stop-start of weekly sessions Stay with the memory until your nervous system actually shifts Leave grounded and steady, not raw or overwhelmed For many people , especially first responders, trauma survivors, or those feeling stuck, intensives can be the bridge between coping and true relief. ✨ Sometimes healing needs more than 50 minutes. That’s where intensives come in. Save this if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in an EMDR intensive. This is general information only, not a substitute for therapy. #emdrtherapy #emdrintensive #traumatherapy #burlingtonontario #oakvilleontario #haltonregion #nervoussystemhealing #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

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Gees that’s a mouthful. Just tell me why I might use it… || Well firstly EMDR sessions may be the only place in therapy where your eye-rolling is not only expected but actively encouraged 😉. You might also choose EMDR therapy because it offers a unique approach to processing and overcoming traumatic experiences. Don’t feel like talk-therapy is your jam? Well you’re in the right place. Often a barrier to commencing therapy is concerns around having to re-live trauma or upsetting experiences through the re-telling, or struggling to share one’s most private and upsetting experiences with a stranger. In EMDR therapy, it is your brain that does the healing work, and the therapist is the provider of the tools and creation of a safe space. You can heal from trauma without necessarily talking about it in a lot of detail. So you’re probably thinking that sounds real “woo-woo”. Well let us reassure you EMDR is a method backed by research and recognized for its effectiveness, offering individuals a tailored journey towards resilience and recovery. We promise it’s not just moving your eyes and hoping for the best. In EMDR therapy, a traumatic long-term memory is intentionally activated so it is moved to the short-term memory. The client will then be asked to focus on the memory, while simultaneously tracking the rapid movement of the therapist’s fingers moving from left to right in front of their eyes (that’s the bilateral stimulation as pictured above). When a distressing and traumatic memory is held in short-term memory combined with BLS, people can recall memories without becoming so disturbed; the memory will feel less emotionally charged, less vivid, and more distant. When the emotional charge is reduced, people are then able to think about the events from a more adaptive or accepting perspective. EMDR can provide a pathway to healing and emotional well-being you may be seeking. Our excellent clinical psychologist Aleana Green currently offers EMDR therapy at GrayMind Psychology. ✨Check out our website for more info. ✨Call reception to make an enquiry call. ✨Take the leap and book online.

EMDR does look deeply unserious at first. You came to therapy expecting to talk through the thing, and suddenly there’s a light bar, buzzers, bilateral stimulation, and what can only be described as a tiny office rave. Fair. But EMDR isn’t about performing therapy correctly or telling the whole story in perfect detail. It helps your brain and body process memories that still feel active, even when your logical mind knows they’re old. So yes, it looks weird. Different is kind of the point. Follow @emdrwithkat for more on healing childhood wounds, trauma patterns, and EMDR. 📍Therapy services provided in Massachusetts only. Disclaimer: This is educational content and not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or crisis support. If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent help, call 911 or your local emergency number. #EMDRTherapy #TraumaTherapy #ChildhoodTraumaHealing #ComplexTraumaRecovery #MassachusettsTherapist

We’ve had a few brave souls reach out asking about EMDR therapy and how it can support the healing journey. At Survivor Sanctuary, we’re committed to sharing tools that empower your recovery. This is a simple, beginner-friendly EMDR technique you can do in just 10 seconds, anytime, anywhere. It’s a small step—but a powerful one—toward restoring your peace. More videos and resources are coming soon. You are not alone, and healing is possible. . . . . . . . @vossworld #HealingIsPossibl #TraumaRecovery #EMDRTherapy #SafeSpaceToHeal #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheSilence #FromSurvivingToThriving #YouAreNotAlone #ReclaimYourPeace

✨ You might have seen people tapping, following a therapist’s fingers or following a light bar in EMDR Therapy and thought what is going on there?! ✨ This is called bilateral stimulation (BLS). ✨ BLS is a gentle, rhythmic stimulation of the left and right sides of the body, often through eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds. ✨ It helps activate the brain’s natural information-processing system so memories that feel “stuck” can begin to be processed. ✨ This is where it fits within EMDR: Eye Movement – one way of creating bilateral stimulation (BLS), often by guiding the eyes back and forth. Desensitisation – as the memory is processed, the emotional intensity connected to it often begins to reduce. The memory is still there, but it usually feels less overwhelming. Reprocessing – the brain gradually stores the experience in a more adaptive way, linking it with new understanding, perspective, and resources. So the tapping or eye movements you might see online are just one tool within a structured trauma focussed therapeutic process 💖 EMDR Therapy cannot be done without a trained EMDR Therapist. ✨ Share, Save and Follow along for more Trauma, OCD and Therapy Content✨ Disclaimer: Social media is not a substitute for therapeutic support or treatment. All content is for educational and/or entertainment purposes. #emdrtherapy #traumatherapy #traumarecovery #emdrtherapist #letstalkabouttherapy

Trauma survivors can spend years in therapy before finding something that effectively brings relief. For many people that I support, that comes in the form of EMDR or eye movement, desensitization and reprocessing therapy. We use bilateral stimulation such as eye movements using this light bar from @emdrkit. While watching the light bounced back-and-forth, your working memory is stimulated in a new way and this helps your brain form new connections around trauma that you’ve experienced and thats gotten “stuck”. EMDR is evidence based and grounded in neuroscience. It works with our brains natural ability to heal, and provides a “vehicle” for the brain to finally rewire those connections that were first made in a survival state. Have you tried EMDR? 👀 Follow along @ananda.demaio.therapy for more on using EMDR and bilateral stimulation (shown here) for healing trauma #emdr #therapy #trauma #traumahealing #mentalhealth

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