THERAPY APPROACH
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR is a structured therapy approach that works with distressing memories and present responses using bilateral stimulation.
EMDR at a glance
Structured preparation
The work begins with orientation, shared focus and preparation.
Bilateral stimulation
Alternating sensory input is used within a structured therapeutic process.
Paced and collaborative
The process is adapted to the person and reviewed together.
WHAT IS EMDR?
Working with memory and present response
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy approach that attends to distressing memories, related beliefs, emotions and physical responses.
The therapist and client establish a shared focus, use bilateral stimulation within the agreed process and review what emerges at a pace suited to the person.
In the therapy room
- Preparation: orientation and shared planning
- Focus: a memory, trigger or present concern
- Processing: attention to images, beliefs, emotions and body responses
- Review: checking what has changed and what needs further attention
HOW IT WORKS
A structured process, paced to the person
EMDR follows a structured framework while the pace and focus are adapted to the person.
1. Prepare
Establish orientation, resources and a shared plan.
2. Identify the focus
Clarify the memory, trigger or concern being addressed.
3. Process
Use bilateral stimulation while noticing what emerges.
4. Review and integrate
Review current responses and plan further work if needed.
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