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EMDR Intensives in Los Angeles: What to Look for in a Provider
EMDR intensives compress months of weekly sessions into a few concentrated days, but the format only works if the provider is the right fit. Here are some sample questions to ask during a consult call and what to look for in an EMDR therapist.
Why Becoming a Parent Brings Up Old Childhood Wounds (+ 3 Questions for Reflection)
Parenthood has a way of pulling your own childhood material to the surface, even when you have previously “done the work.” Find out what the research says about why this happens and how to shift your parenting experience.
Self-Care After an EMDR Therapy Session
EMDR therapy asks your nervous system to do significant work. Here are some ways you can best take care of yourself to integrate your healing.
Preparing for EMDR: Dos and Don'ts
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a powerful trauma processing therapy that utilizes bilateral stimulation to unlock maladaptively stored memories. If you're new to EMDR therapy and don't know how to prepare yourself for the process, here are some basic guidelines to follow.
What to Expect After EMDR: The Good, the Bad, the Healing
If you're undergoing EMDR therapy or considering it for trauma healing, you may wonder about its aftereffects. While each person's experience is unique, many patients report common physical, cognitive, and emotional changes following EMDR sessions.
EMDR’s Effect on Self-Esteem
People of all ages in all eras took stock of themselves. In today’s digital age, unfortunately, this healthy process can rapidly devolve into low self-esteem. When we compare ourselves to others — from celebrities to random internet people — we’re trying to match up with carefully curated and modified images. This leaves us chasing unrealistic standards and perfectionism.
How Does EMDR Work?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a unique, evidence-based therapeutic technique that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing life events. EMDR has recently gained recognition as a highly effective treatment for trauma conditions. But how exactly does it work?
How EMDR Works to Heal Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, for short) is a groundbreaking therapeutic approach that has helped millions of people recover from trauma and psychological distress. EMDR is now recognized as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including PTSD from childbirth, childhood trauma, and other mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety.