EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR therapy can be a transformative step towards healing from the emotional distress stemming from past traumatic experiences. EMDR is designed to alleviate symptoms associated with trauma.

Just as our bodies instinctively heal physical wounds, EMDR therapy harnesses the brain's natural capacity to process and recover from psychological trauma. Imagine a wound that, when irritated or obstructed, causes persistent pain; similarly, traumatic memories can fester and lead to ongoing suffering. However, EMDR therapy clears these obstacles, allowing the mind to resume its natural healing process. Through a structured approach, EMDR empowers clients to activate their innate healing mechanisms, facilitating a journey towards emotional well-being and resilience.

EMDR, known for its efficacy in reprocessing traumatic experiences and tapping into internal resources, harbours an often-overlooked advantage: its independence from language constraints.
While language is essential in EMDR therapy, reprocessing sequences offer a unique freedom for the mind to traverse fluidly through images, sensations, languages, and emotions. It's akin to navigating a river's flow without obstacles—a natural, unhindered progression.

The adaptability of EMDR therapy is particularly valuable for multilingual individuals who are aware of the limitations of language. In sessions, clients can seamlessly transition between languages, tapping into different dimensions of their experiences in real time. As a therapist, I've witnessed how this unrestricted exploration of the inner world can lead to profound insights and healing. EMDR offers a pathway to accessing aspects of the psyche that may remain inaccessible through language-bound thinking alone, making it an invaluable tool for clients with multilingual backgrounds.

EMDR, originating from trauma therapy, is widely recognized as a guideline treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in various European countries and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). It effectively processes not only trauma-related disorders but also other stressful situations, enabling constructive coping strategies. While initially developed for trauma-related issues, EMDR has also proven beneficial in coaching and consulting contexts.
 
Areas of application encompass:
- Procrastination
- Fear of failure
- Overcoming setbacks
- Managing aggressive behaviour
- building self-confidence

The procedure of EMDR therapy

EMDR is part of psychotherapy; therefore, the costs, 50-minute session duration, weekly frequency, and treatment reimbursement conditions apply.

First steps (number of sessions varies):

1. schedule initial session
2. detailed anamnesis process
3. resourcing
4. reprocessing