Beverly A. Hann Psychology Professional Corporation

How can eye movements help you change your experience? It’s a part of the #EMDR method of therapy, which is often successful in helping survivors reprocess trauma. Here’s a part of the technique: The therapist works gently with the client and asks him/her to revisit the traumatic moment or incident, recalling feelings surrounding the experience, as well as any negative thoughts, feelings and memories. The therapist then holds her fingers about eighteen inches from the [cli...ent’s] face and begins to move them back and forth like a windshield wiper. The client tracks the movements as if watching ping pong. The more intensely the client focuses on the memory, the easier it becomes for the memory to come to life. As quick and vibrant images arise during the therapy session, they are processed by the eye movements, resulting in painful feelings being exchanged for more peaceful, loving and resolved feelings. Get in touch to learn how EMDR can help you.

Stress and anxiety doesn't have to be life restricting. There are ways to push passed those feelings and take charge in life. What started as a great solution for many veterans to overcome their PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), has become an effective solution to many people suffering from trauma. Read our blog post Recovering from Trauma with EMDR to learn how EMDR has been helping people all over the world live a happier, healthier life.

How do you know if Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing may be right for you? If you’ve experienced any type of trauma, have trouble sleeping, or face anxiety, #EMDR has been demonstrated as effective in treating each of these issues, and many more. Get in touch to begin the initial intake process to determine a plan to meet your specific needs.

Some of the benefits of #EMDR include: It often works more quickly than other forms of therapy; It provides relief from both the negative thoughts and physical reactions associated with traumatic memories; It may help you work through past memories, present disturbances, and future actions; It’s been effective for many mental disorders.

While I first began to notice the benefits of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing while working on a military base, EMDR is good for much more than war trauma. It’s useful for overcoming any kind of trauma, such as witnessing violence or being involved in a car accident, as well as many other mental conditions. Get in touch to discuss how #EMDR may be able to help you.