The fact that it covers a faster and shorter period than other therapy techniques has increased the popularity of EMDR in recent years, even though it is a new method. Proving its functionality in a concrete way, supported by scientific research, has made it more frequent for our clients to apply to our center, especially for this technique.
So what is EMDR?
EMDR stands for 'Eye' in Turkish. It is a therapy technique that stands for Desensitization and Reprocessing through Movements. To date, it has successfully treated different types of psychological disorders of approximately 2 million people of all ages.
How does EMDR work?
Every day, our brain records thousands of memories. Some of these memories are positive, some are negative, and many are unimportant and neutral. Positive and neutral memories go through the information processing process normally and are stored in memory. Negative and traumatic memories disrupt this process, just like a virus entering a computer. These memories prevent the meaning-making process from functioning normally. The negative memory not only lives in the past, but still maintains its impact as vividly as if it had happened 'today'. EMDR is a physiologically based therapy that enables the healthy processing of such memories. During therapy, the right and left hemispheres of the brain are stimulated, allowing the process to be carried out that cannot be done on time. Establishing a relationship between the locked memory and other memory networks is possible by enabling learning and storing information adaptively. The person is no longer disturbed and sees the memory from a new, healthy perspective.
Does EMDR make you forget everything negative?
EMDR does not make you forget the disturbing, painful memory. However, after therapy, it desensitizes you to all negative emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, disappointment felt because of this pain.
How does the therapy develop?
In child and adolescent EMDR, a protocol that is less detailed than the classical EMDR protocol is applied. The classic application, which may seem complicated for children and adolescents, has been simplified so that they can be more involved in the process, and details that they may like (with toys or drawings) have been added to attract their attention.
How long does EMDR take to be effective?
Sometimes it is observed that the problem is solved in a single session, but sometimes it may require longer work.
Which problems are treated with EMDR?
According to EMDR, the fact that the majority of psychological and/or psychosomatic disorders are due to unprocessed memories has gradually expanded the field of clinical application, and many problems can be treated efficiently and quickly. It was observed that the treatment was provided in some way. Examples of these areas are anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, childhood depression, mourning (loss) process, disturbing memories, phobias, pain disorders, eating and sleeping disorders, performance anxiety, exam anxiety, stress control, addictions, sexual and /or physical abuse, behavioral disorders and self-confidence problems, etc.It can be worked in many areas.
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