Trauma is hard to forget.
Even when our brains want to move past the trauma we’ve experienced, our bodies remember and keep reminding us of that fact.
At random times and in response to seemingly unrelated events, our nervous system reacts negatively, even when we don’t expect it. This occurs when that event triggers a defense mode in your brain, which strives to protect you.
Trauma has a way of keeping you in defense mode throughout your daily life. This can make you feel overwhelmed. Unfortunately, such defensiveness can impact your relationships, job, and nearly every aspect of your life.
“Oh no, not this again.” You may have found ways to deal with these feelings, but at this point, you are beginning to wonder whether you can survive keeping what happened long ago from ruining your life.
EMDR can provide a solution.
EMDR is a science-based approach that uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic events so they no longer affect your daily life.
Our bodies remember, while our brains try to move on. Our nervous system reacts even though our mind tries to tell us we are OK.
The memories take up space and can activate at random times. EMDR works to disconnect the negative emotion from the negative experience. Over time, it dilutes the experience, hence adjusting the reaction.
As someone trained in EMDR therapy, I can walk you through this process with gentleness and compassion. My approach focuses on establishing a grounded and safe space before exploring the underlying causes of your trauma.
Move past trauma’s negative effects.
EMDR alters the way traumatic memories are stored in the brain.
When those memories are “re-filed,” emotional reactivity is reduced, and resilience is increased. You will still remember the event, but it will not have the same reaction in your nervous system.
Let’s move past your past and lighten your daily life together. Life beyond trauma is possible, and with me, you matter.
We can start with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your thoughts and determine if EMDR is the best route for you.