What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) – is a process of activating both hemispheres of the brain (bilateral stimulation) to process trauma and PTSD. This bilateral stimulation is most often achieved by watching the therapist moving a finger side to side whilst they focus on a memory.
The bilateral movements tend to “process” the memory in a way that leads to a peaceful resolution. The memory remains but it is no longer disturbing.
EMDR therapy is particularly effective for:
• Trauma and PTSD
• Panic attacks
• Phobias
• Performance anxiety
• Distressing memories
It is believed that bi-lateral stimulation by-passes the area of the brain that has become stuck due to the trauma, thereby preventing the left side of the brain from self-soothing the right side of the brain.
If you would like to discuss how a tailor-made wellbeing programme can be delivered in your organisation,
please contact me.
Fiona Hoban (MA) Corporate Wellbeing & Private Counselling. Telephone: 087 2337109 info@fionahoban.ie
