EMDR Therapy Tips from an expert EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Westchester, NY

Why does reprocessing get stuck during EMDR Therapy? What is stuck reprocessing in EMDR Therapy is a common question asked by therapists and clients alike. Understanding why reprocessing gets stuck and effective ways to help minimize it can have a significant positive impact on your EMDR Therapy Sessions. Stuck Reprocessing in EMDR Therapy can occur for several reasons, including: 1. Overwhelming Emotions: Traumatic memories often come with intense emotions. If these emotions

Fear based distraction is way that we can avoid thinking about things we don’t want to think about. Or feeling emotions that we don’t want to feel. This is very common in survivors of untreated trauma. Fear based distraction is a way for survivors of trauma to stay busy so they do not have to be reminded of traumatic memories from the past. Distraction is a form of avoidance. But avoidance is a funny thing. The more we avoid something, the more we are actually making the an

Constructive Avoidance is a technique from Jim Knipe's book, EMDR Toolbox. Using avoidance intentionally to promotes effective reprocessing.

The use of Re-Evaluation in EMDR Therapy is an important step of continuing with an incomplete target.

While it is possible to self-administer EMDR, clients should be fully aware of the risks before proceeding with the home process.

Emotional avoidance is a common occurrence, especially for survivors of emotional neglect. Learn more about how EMDR can help...

In EMDR Therapy, there is a common term referred to as "Looping". Looping is when an individual in is the middle of Phase 4 of EMDR therapy, but the processing is blocked. A client is stuck on negative thoughts or beliefs. Despite the use of eye movements or taps (forms of bilateral stimulation), the client seems to be in a rut of negativity. Adaptive Information is not coming into the reprocessing. Why Does It Happen Looping can happen for a number of reasons. The most commo

It's a common misconception you have to be doing eye movements to be doing EMDR Therapy. It's efficacy is based on so much more!

The CIPOS Method is helpful in the application of EMDR for clients with complex trauma and structural dissociation.

Dissociation is a common occurrence in many survivors of complex trauma. Left unaddressed, it can impact efficacy of EMDR Therapy.

The window of tolerance is a term commonly used in trauma counseling. It describes the zone of arousal in which a person can function effectively. Basically, it means that you can feel upset (anxious/scared/etc.), but still be able to function and not be completely highjacked by your emotions. Trauma can often make your window of tolerance really small, making it difficult to stay balanced in the face of stress. I often share this infographic from nicabm with clients and c

What to Expect for the Length of Treatment in EMDR Therapy “How long does it take?” Is one of the most frequently asked questions when individuals inquire about EMDR Therapy. This video helps to address that question and give more information about the EMDR Process. It Depends The short answer to this question is roughly, "I really don't know." Everyone's experience with EMDR Therapy is wonderfully unique and different. The length of treatment varies from person to person,

Dr. Gary Quinn of the EMDR Institute of Israel created a specific EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intervention in...

EMDR for the treatment of coronavirus anxiety

Things have changed drastically for mental health professionals across the country, especially in our area of Westchester County, NY. The rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused many mental health therapists and other wellness professionals to move their practices to online platforms. Telehealth for mental health is vastly helpful, but can make specific therapies, such an EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) a bit trickier. As with any clien