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EMDR & Anxiety

Can EMDR Help With Anxiety?

Can EMDR Help With Anxiety?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Treatment For Anxiety Almost 10% of study participants exhibited symptoms of mild anxiety in 2019. To find some sort of relief, anxiety patients try numerous treatment methods with various degrees of success. EMDR...

Dangers of EMDR Therapy: Can EMDR Therapy Be Harmful?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-known therapy in the world of psychology. It was originally designed for those who have undergone trauma and were suffering from classic PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms.  Over time, the...

EMDR Paddles / Pulsers Or Buzzers. Where Can You Get them?

There are only a few valid options out there for EMDR paddles and buzzers. Many brands use different terms for these devices, which can make things confusing for therapists and clients alike. The common terms are tappers, paddles, buzzers, and pulsators. These all...

Stress & Trauma

Dangers of EMDR Therapy: Can EMDR Therapy Be Harmful?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-known therapy in the world of psychology. It was originally designed for those who have undergone trauma and were suffering from classic PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms.  Over time, the...

EMDR Paddles / Pulsers Or Buzzers. Where Can You Get them?

There are only a few valid options out there for EMDR paddles and buzzers. Many brands use different terms for these devices, which can make things confusing for therapists and clients alike. The common terms are tappers, paddles, buzzers, and pulsators. These all...

EMDR for Eating Disorders

Overview of Eating Disorders Eating disorders are psychological conditions characterized by unhealthy eating habits that cause mental and physical distress.  They affect at least 9% of the world’s population.  The symptoms may involve an obsession over food, weight,...

Can EMDR Be Done Virtually Through a Tool?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing) therapy has been shown to benefit those suffering from trauma. Developed by respected psychologist Francine Shapiro, it’s a well-documented procedure that has been scientifically proven to be effective. ...

Brainspotting vs. EMDR: What are the Differences?

Professionals use several different types of treatments to address conditions like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as depression or anxiety (the latter two, which may or may not be trauma-related).    Traditional therapies such as cognitive behavioral...

EMDR Bilateral Stimulation Device? Here’s What You Need to Know

Bilateral stimulation is a key element of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. We already know that EMDR is highly effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder.  Whether done in-person or online, this therapy can help people suffering...

EMDR for Sexual Assault

Overview of Sexual Assault And Sexual Violence Sexual violence is when someone forces, coerces, or manipulates another person into sexual acts against their will.  This can happen at any age and affects people of all races, genders, religions, incomes, and abilities. ...

EMDR Bilateral Stimulation Device? Here’s What You Need to Know

Bilateral stimulation is a key element of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. We already know that EMDR is highly effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder.  Whether done in-person or online, this therapy can help people suffering...

News & Updates

EMDR Therapy for Addiction

EMDR Therapy for Addiction

What is Addiction? Addiction is a chronic condition in which a person compulsively and continuously uses a substance or engages in a behavior even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.  Addiction frequently involves ingesting alcohol or other drugs but...

EMDR Therapy for Grief

EMDR Therapy for Grief

Overview of Grief Grief is a strong sense of sadness connected to a loss.  The loss may be the death of a loved one, a failed marriage, a miscarriage, or the loss of one’s health, homeland, position, or wealth.  It can also have an additional psychological component...