Eight Myths about EMDR Debunked (From A Licensed Therapist)
I want potential clients to know that EMDR is not magic. Rather, it's an evidence-based treatment modality that's one of the top choices to decrease symptoms of PTSD. Today, I'm going to break down my top 8 myths about EMDR and offer you some solid fact-checking.
Phase In: The Eight Phases of EMDR
So how exactly does EMDR go about? Does your therapist just wave their fingers in front of your eyes, and suddenly you feel better? Not quite. EMDR is a complete treatment model with eight phases, and today I'll guide you through each one, so you'll know what to expect in therapy.
What's the difference between EMDR and talk therapy?
So maybe you've heard about EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, and you're curious about what it is, and what makes it different. In my opinion, one of the most important differences between EMDR and other therapies is that you don't have to talk in detail about the past! Here, I'd like to compare and contrast these two therapy approaches, and what makes EMDR unique.