Cognitive Behavioral Therapy method is one of the psychological support methods I use. In this method, which is based on the cognitive model, the sessions include a structured, present-focused, limited-time and educational therapy. The basic patterns or rules we use in the process of processing information are called schemas:
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Simple schemas, rules of nature that have no or little effect on psychopathology, practical analysis of daily activities and the physical structure of the environment. rules like. Fire is hot, etc.
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Core beliefs are general and unconditional rules for interpreting information regarding self-esteem. I am inadequate, etc.
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Intermediate beliefs and assumptions are conditional rules such as -if, -then that affect self-esteem and emotions. Like, "If I make him happy, he will love me."
The most frequently addressed topics in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are detecting cognitive errors, changing basic and intermediate beliefs, and behavioral change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in which homework is also given to establish connections between sessions and to generalize the subject studied in therapy, is a type of therapy in which the client and therapist are very active.
We record many moments in our memory throughout our lives. Some of them are so important that we do not want to forget, some are so painful that we do not want to remember, and some of them consist of information that we question, "Sir, what will this be useful for in our daily lives?" and we do not know whether it is important or whether we will need it in the future.
Bessel A. Van Der Kolk says that traumatic memories are different from other memories, they are recorded in the limbic system and in pieces. In trauma, the stress is so high that the prefrontal cortex cannot activate, but the amygdala activates because it perceives danger. That's why we can't think logically at such moments. Negative memories do not form suddenly, it takes a certain amount of time for this to happen. The main task of the brain is to neutralize these memories and put them on the shelf. 99% of people can do this; They may not need therapy, but in some of them, it blocks the common emotions, thoughts and memories created by the negative events experienced. EMDR works with these memories. Because those negative memories turn into symptoms such as 'I am worthless'.
Research shows that eye movements have effects on memories such as reorganizing memories, vividness, and emotional arousal. This bidirectional stimulation enables the moment to be processed unconsciously, so we can say that it is based on free association. Trauma blocks the paths to the brain, EMDR clears that path, opens the channel and allows it to walk on its own. As you can see, contrary to popular belief, we do not erase memories with our magic wand; With EMDR, we aim to help you learn positive lessons from bad events and say that they happened and are over.
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