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EMDR RESOURCES / APPS RECOMMENDED
Insight Timer (Apple only) Meditation app; free with additional purchases.
Binaural Beats Generator(slide binaural beats above 30 Hz to listen to gamma waves); free app to soothe/calm the nervous system
EMDR Tappers available on Apple/iPhone/Watch
EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy)
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes, showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences (Maxfield, 2019).
EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain.
Video: EMDR Explained(short video explaining how EMDR can be used in a therapy setting)
Video:Introduction to EMDR