Benefits of EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy is short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and other psychological conditions.

In its simplest terms, EMDR means that the brain processes traumatic memories best when there is something called ‘bilateral stimulation’. In this case, that bilateral stimulation is your eye movement.

What Are the Benefits of EMDR?

EMDR seems to deliver a wide range of benefits including:

Rapid relief

EMDR therapy can produce quicker relief from the symptoms of trauma. Many individuals report significant improvement in just a few sessions. And this, of course, can result in an important difference in the quality of their life.

Treats wide range of conditions

EMDR therapy has been shown to be effective for a wide range of conditions. These include PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and phobias. EMDR can also help people who have experienced a single traumatic event.

Reduced risk of relapse

EMDR therapy doesn’t treat the symptoms; it addresses the underlying causes of psychological conditions. This means that EMDR therapy can reduce the risk of relapse and help people to maintain improvement over time.

Safe

EMDR therapy is safe and non-invasive. It does not involve medication or other invasive treatments. Because of this, EMDR is suitable for people of all ages and can be used in combination with other forms of therapy.

Customizable

EMDR therapy can be customized to the individual. The therapist can modify the treatment to the symptoms and experiences of the client, making it a highly personalized therapy.

Try EMDR Therapy in Kelowna, BC

Kelowna Trauma Therapy is Kelowna’s EMDR expert. Reach out today to learn more about EMDR. We look forward to learning more about you. Please contact us if you would like to learn more or book a free consultation online.