PERSONAL, RELATIONSHIP AND FAMILY THERAPY ::
LOCATED IN RUSSELL LEA — BETWEEN FIVE DOCK AND DRUMMOYNE, AND AROUND THE BAY FROM LEICHHARDT, SYDNEY, NSW.
EMDR.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
This technique uses bilateral stimulation, (either eye movement, aural or tactile), to assist in the processing of painful emotions. This is particularly helpful with intrusive images and overwhelming emotions following trauma. Desensitization to the emotional or physical pain occurs while negative beliefs are reprocessed.
When I use EMDR I tend to use tapping on alternate knees using a ruler, as this is less tiring for the client than tracking an object with their eyes.
EMDR is also useful as a relaxation and centring technique. It seems that occupying one part of the brain with stimulation aids relaxation and helps free thoughts and emotions. The end result is a shift from irrational fears to more rational beliefs and a release from, often long held and debilitating, painful emotions and flashbacks.
For more information see the EMDR official web site.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to email me or call on (02) 9712 2440.