What is supposed to happen during EMDR?
While the client focuses on the upsetting event, the therapist will begin sets of side-to-side eye movements, sounds, or taps. The client will be guided to notice what comes to mind after each set. They may experience shifts in insight or changes in images, feelings, or beliefs regarding the event.
How will I feel after EMDR session?
After an EMDR session, a person may feel emotionally sensitive or even physically tired. Many report feeling sensitivity to sound or light. Once the session is over many people benefit from finding a quiet, peaceful spot to spend some time in. They often begin by doing breathing exercises.
What is EMDR and can it be helpful for me?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference.
What are the dangers of EMDR therapy?
That said, there are some side effects that you may experience. EMDR therapy causes a heightened awareness of thinking which does not end immediately when a session does. This can cause light-headedness. It can also cause vivid, realistic dreams. It often takes several sessions to treat PTSD with EMDR therapy.
What kind of problems can EMDR treat?
Anxiety,panic attacks,and phobias
Is EMDR really effective?
EMDR appears to be a safe therapy, with no negative side effects. Still, despite its increasing use, mental health practitioners debate EMDR’s effectiveness. Critics note that most EMDR studies have involved only small numbers of participants.