EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Addressing PTSD and More
At The Meadows Outpatient Centers, treatment may incorporate a range of evidence-based and trauma-focused approaches to address unresolved emotional trauma. One of these methodologies is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For many individuals, survival reactions are only experienced in short bursts, but those who suffer from chronic trauma symptoms experience longer-term survival reactions leaving issues unresolved. Talk therapy alone is often not sufficient enough to resolve the chronic trauma symptoms left behind by the survival reaction. The majority of patients who receive EMDR report a greater overall sense of wellness, as well as significant decreases in trauma-related symptoms.
Please note: EMDR is not available at all Meadows Outpatient Center locations. Availability may vary by location and individual clinical needs.
HOW IT WORKS
EMDR can help throughout the treatment process by:
- lights, gentle buzzing from handheld devices or sounds heard through headphones.
- using sensory input that switches back and forth from right to left as the patient tries to recall past trauma.
- dissolving chronic bodily and emotional reactions to the trauma.
- EMDR is a powerful, effective and safe method for alleviating the long-term psychological impact of traumatic experiences.
Treatment is tailored to each individual’s unique history, needs, and recovery goals. The specific therapies and treatment modalities incorporated into a patient’s care plan are determined by the clinical team based on a thorough assessment and ongoing evaluation of clinical appropriateness.
FEATUREd ARTIcle
EMdR & BRAIN heALTH
What is EMDR? While “eye movement desensitization and reprocessing” is a mouthful, it’s really just an effective, low-impact form of therapy used for the treatment of conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and other mental health conditions.
Reach Out Today
Convenient, comprehensive care is available. Your next chapter can start right now.
