5 Benefits Of EMDR Therapy For Everyone
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is a powerful tool that has helped thousands of people remove the negative effects of their traumas from their lives. The treatment has eight phases that address a patient's negative beliefs and memories about the past, present and the future.
EMDR is utilized to treat patients suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression, as well as anxiety. However, it has proven to be beneficial to all. Below are some strategies that can help you.
Make a change in your thought system
We all subconsciously have self-limiting notions rooted in negative experiences in our past. You may feel like you are imposing on others because of a past rejection. So you take more space in the car and refrain from sharing your opinions, unless you're asked. Beliefs of needing to be perfect or being unworthy of love could trace their roots back to incidents such as the trauma of childhood or an uneasy breakup.
The EMDR therapy can help you to remove the negative belief from your brain by showing that it's just an interpretation and there are other valid, positive and more accurate interpretations.
Recovery from Trauma
Psychologists advise EMDR to PTSD sufferers, as it's extremely efficient in processing trauma of all types. Through Bilateral Stimulation the two sides of the brain are engaged to process painful memories. EMDR is proven to be beneficial in the treatment of depression, anxiety and nightmares. It is also a great tool to help with divorce, bullying or abuse.
Fast track to results
The treatment of EMDR takes a different method from talk therapy, and problems that people have attempted to address through talk therapy.
In a few sessions, you may find that the problems you've had to deal with over the years have been resolved. It is also not necessary to share every single detail of your memories in EMDR and is useful if you are having difficulty speaking.
It is possible to manage minor stress in the beginning, before it gets worse.
Stresses from everyday life can take their toll over time if not addressed, and can lead to complete burnout. You don't have to wait until you're completely overwhelmed to do something regarding it, but. Having the occasional EMDR therapy sessions can aid in getting rid of the burdens you've carried around.
Self-improvement continues to be a priority
EMDR can benefit all people, not just those who suffer consciously. You can improve your the quality of your relationships, work performance as well as your ability to think creatively, and even improve your health by shifting negative thinking. Stop the voice that says "I can’t" or "why bother" to unlock your full potential.
