If you’ve ever experienced traumatic stress, you’ll likely be aware of its effects on the body and mind. Traumatic events can disrupt our inner worlds, adversely changing how we perceive ourselves and the people around us. Traumatic memories After a traumatic event, a world that used to feel safe may begin to feel scary and …
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization reprocessing and is a type of psychotherapy used to treat psychological trauma. The aim of EMDR work seeks to resolve any maladaptive thoughts, beliefs and symptoms associated with traumatic memories and events. Eye movement desensitization reprocessing Francine Shapiro (1989a, 1989b) created EMDR therapy as a psychotherapy treatment, which initially …
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There are many reasons why people seek primary care. When it comes to treating negative or harmful patterns of thought and behaviour, people turn to primary care to get the treatment they need for long-term recovery. In the majority, they have exhausted all other avenues and reached a crisis point. The first phase in any …