What Steps Are Used In The EMDR Method?

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is an effective protocol to reduce trauma; a case study shows us how.

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The following article provides an overview of the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) process and integrates a simple case study to illuminate the positive benefits of the protocol. By providing a step-by-step approach, the general public will be more aware of what EMDR is, how it works, and its effectiveness.

Pre-requisites

Potential clients interested in EMDR will best experience the method when hearts and minds are open to new possibilities. If a client is resistant, the protocol may not be effective.

EMDR is a safe and effective protocol for clients carrying “small t” trauma, otherwise known as the bothersome daily grind that builds up over time if issues are left unresolved or “large t” trauma, such as PTSD or major earth-shattering life events like witnessing a death of a loved one.

These memories can replay within the mind as if the client is encountering the issue for the first time. The client’s body may experience a profound emotional impact as the loop persists with varying sensations and discomfort. The EMDR process is bilateral brain stimulation that allows…