EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy is a powerful treatment method that aids in processing traumatic experiences and negative emotions effectively. Through targeted eye movements and specialized techniques, EMDR empowers clients to confront emotional distress stemming from past traumas, guiding them toward a more positive future. We integrate EMDR therapy into our holistic wellness approach. Discover more about this transformative therapy and its potential to support you on your healing journey.

At Jade Therapy, we understand how difficult it can be to move past a distressing memory from your past, no matter how long ago it occurred. This is due to the brain’s natural efforts to guide us towards healing and resolution. Just as the body works to heal physical injuries, the brain tries to process emotional experiences. However, when events are especially overwhelming, this process may not complete at the moment. As a result, the memory remains unprocessed, vividly holding onto sights, sounds, emotions, and sensations from when it occurred.

These memories become isolated within our memory network, separated from other experiences. Without proper intervention, they can linger in their raw form, vulnerable to external triggers that cause intense emotional reactions, even long after the event.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapeutic approach that helps individuals process the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties. Based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, EMDR suggests that traumatic memories are stored in ways that prevent them from integrating with other experiences.

In an EMDR session at Jade Therapy, your therapist will work closely with you to identify the specific traumatic memories causing your distress. By using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds), both hemispheres of your brain are engaged, helping to integrate the traumatic memories with more adaptive ones.

Many of our clients report a significant reduction in the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, fewer triggers, and overall improved coping mechanisms. EMDR is particularly beneficial for those who find it challenging to verbalize their traumatic experiences, providing a pathway to healing without the need to fully relive them.

Our therapists are trained in EMDR and dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where healing and recovery are possible. If you’re curious about EMDR or interested in scheduling a session, please reach out to Jade Therapy today. We’re here to support you on your journey towards healing and personal growth.