Can EMDR therapy be done online?
It is a mental health treatment for helping people recover from traumatic memories or difficult life events. EMDR is short-term, effective, and can be done in-person or from home through online therapy.
How do you use bilateral stimulation?
You put your right hand on your left shoulder and your left hand on your right shoulder. Then, you alternate gently tapping each shoulder in a consistent rhythm or pattern. Bilateral stimulation has been used for a very long time in different ways because it is found to be soothing to the body.
What is bilateral stimulation in EMDR?
Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) simply means stimulation of both sides, as in both sides of the brain. In EMDR Therapy we use this method to assist the client in processing traumatic memories, and in processing fears or worries of future problems.
How long does EMDR treatment last?
Each individual reacts differently to EMDR therapy, but as a general rule, a typical session will last anywhere between 60-90 minutes. Getting to the bottom of a traumatic memory and completely rewiring your brain can take anywhere between three to twelve sessions.
How many EMDR sessions do you need?
6-12 sessions
EMDR is an individual therapy typically delivered one to two times per week for a total of 6-12 sessions, although some people benefit from fewer sessions. Sessions can be conducted on consecutive days.
Can EMDR be done by Zoom?
The answer is, yes. If you’re considering starting virtual EMDR therapy, here are some things to take note of: 1. EMDR is an entire theory and process with many steps along the way.
What is a butterfly hug?
The Butterfly Hug is accomplished by an individual wrap their arms around themselves, so that each hand touches the opposite upper arm or shoulder. They then move their hands like the wings of a butterfly, to tap their arms/shoulders in an alternating rhythm. (as an alternative, the person might just tap their knees.)
What is EMDR therapy for trauma treatment?
EMDR therapy is an eight-phase trauma treatment that comprehensively identifies and addresses experiences that have overwhelmed the brain’s natural resilience or coping capacity, thereby generating traumatic symptoms and/or harmful coping strategies.
What are the eight phases of EMDR therapy?
The eight phases of EMDR therapy provide the map to guide treatment. The eight phases are 1) history taking and treatment planning, 2) preparation, 3) assessment, 4) desensitization, 5) installation, 6) body scan, 7) closure and 8) reevaluation.
What is eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987 to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This therapy uses eye movements (or sometimes rhythmic tapping) to change the way a memory is stored in the brain, allowing you to process it.
Is there an app for EMDR for PTSD?
No, currently the VA has not developed an app for EMDR. Trying to figure out which PTSD treatment is best for you? For more videos about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and other treatments that work, get started with the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid.