Trauma overwhelms the nervous system
If you are living with the constant replay of a traumatic event, trapped in its grip as it impacts every aspect of your life, there is hope. At Create Wellbeing Therapy Collective we integrate a therapy that can help break that cycle and lead you towards healing and freedom. EMDR therapy is a transformational approach that harnesses the brain’s natural ability to heal itself, helping you navigate and process the lingering effects of trauma.
Using eye movement, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy has gained recognition as an effective treatment for a range of traumas, including PTSD, anxiety, and phobias. By engaging in bilateral stimulation, therapists help clients access and reprocess traumatic memories, enabling them to integrate the experience in a healthier and more adaptive way.
Understanding trauma and its impact
Traumatic experiences can have profound and long-lasting effects on a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether it’s a single incident or a series of events, trauma can disrupt the brain’s natural processing mechanisms, leaving individuals stuck in a state of distress. Common symptoms of trauma include intrusive thoughts, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional numbing.
The impact of trauma extends beyond the initial event, often infiltrating various aspects of a person’s life, including relationships, work, and overall quality of life. Without proper treatment, individuals may find themselves in a constant state of survival mode, unable to fully engage in or enjoy life. This is where EMDR therapy comes in.
EMDR therapy offers a unique integrative approach to trauma treatment by targeting the underlying cause of distress and helping individuals reprocess the memories associated with the traumatic event. This allows the brain to integrate the experience in a more adaptive way, ultimately reducing the emotional and physical symptoms of trauma.
The history of emdr
EMDR therapy was developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. Shapiro discovered that certain eye movements could reduce the intensity of disturbing thoughts and memories. This observation led to the development of a comprehensive approach that combines bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or alternating tones, with structured therapy sessions.
The goal of EMDR therapy is to help you to reprocess traumatic memories, allowing them to integrate the experience in a way that no longer elicits distress. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR focuses on the body’s natural healing processes and aims to resolve the root cause of trauma rather than simply managing symptoms.
At Create Wellbeing Therapy Collective we offer EMDR as an integrative modality for the treatment of trauma. We know that the strategic combination of modalities is stronger than any one approach alone, so EMDR will be combined with other approaches in order to provide whole-person care. Call 858-933-4460 for a free consultation.