EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR) BRISBANE
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Originally developed for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is now widely used to treat a range of mental health challenges, including:
• PTSD & trauma-related distress
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• Phobias
• Panic Attacks
• Anxiety disorders (including social anxiety & generalised anxiety)
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Distressing memories from recent traumatic events
How does EMDR work?
How does EMDR work?
When we experience trauma, distressing memories may not be properly processed, causing them to feel ever-present and easily triggered. This can lead to intrusive thoughts, heightened emotions, and distressing physical sensations.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories by using bilateral stimulation (BLS), such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds. This process is believed to mimic REM sleep, where the brain naturally processes information.
EMDR treatment encourages distancing effects that are considered effective processing of the memory; this means the memory is no longer as vivid and felt with such emotional and physical intensity. With continued EMDR sessions, distressing memories become less overwhelming, and there is a reduction in symptoms like anxiety, depression, and trauma-related distress, leading to an overall sense of relief and improved well-being.
EMDR is recognised as an effective trauma treatment and recommended worldwide in the practice guidelines of both domestic and international organizations, including the World Health Organisation, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Centre for Post Traumatic Mental Health.
For more information on how EMDR works, the science behind it, and what EMDR sessions look like, click here.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories by using bilateral stimulation (BLS), such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds. This process is believed to mimic REM sleep, where the brain naturally processes information.
EMDR treatment encourages distancing effects that are considered effective processing of the memory; this means the memory is no longer as vivid and felt with such emotional and physical intensity. With continued EMDR sessions, distressing memories become less overwhelming, and there is a reduction in symptoms like anxiety, depression, and trauma-related distress, leading to an overall sense of relief and improved well-being.
EMDR is recognised as an effective trauma treatment and recommended worldwide in the practice guidelines of both domestic and international organizations, including the World Health Organisation, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Centre for Post Traumatic Mental Health.
For more information on how EMDR works, the science behind it, and what EMDR sessions look like, click here.