EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an evidence-based therapy that has been widely used for a variety of issues and has gained recognition for its benefits. Numerous studies have been done showing positive and long-lasting outcomes for clients.
Process of an EMDR Intensive
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Pre Intensive Interview
Prior to the intensive session(s), we will meet to get to know each other. During this 90 minute session, we will discuss a plan for treatment based on your goals and gather additional information. The workbook will be given to you prior to this session and it will help you to identify goals and your own resources.
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EMDR Intensive Session(s)
We will discuss your resources and grounding skills based on what you have in your workbook. We will work on the target(s) if appropriate and start reprocessing using bilateral stimulation (BLS). We may use BLS when we work on resource building.
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Post Intensive Interview
We will review the work we did together during this last 90 minute session. We will discuss the progress and new insights you have noticed. We may continue to use BLS to strengthen the positive changes you are experiencing. We will discuss the plan for you to continue on your emotional growth.
Intensive Program Packages
3-Weekday Sessions Package
5 contact hours on weekdays + resources and assessment with customized treatment workbook
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90-minute interview/assessment before intensive
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One 2-hour intensive session
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90- minute session for follow up
$2,080
3-Weekend Sessions Package
5 contact hours on weekend(s) + resources and assessment with customized treatment workbook
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90-minute interview/assessment before intensive
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One 2-hour intensive session
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90- minute session for follow up
$2,500
5 Weekend Sessions Package
5 contact hours on weekends + resources and assessment with customized treatment workbook
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90-minute interview/assessment before intensive
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Three 2-hour intensive sessions (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
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90- minute session for follow up
$4,180
*Rates are subject to change and will be confirmed upon invoicing.
What is the Goal of EMDR?
The goal of EMDR therapy is to process the experiences that are causing problems, and to include new, positive experiences that are needed for full health. “Processing” does not mean talking about an experience; “processing” means setting up a learning state that will allow experiences that are causing problems to be “digested” and stored appropriately in your brain. This means that any related inappropriate emotions, beliefs, and body sensations will be discarded. It also means that what is useful to you from an experience will be learned and be able to guide you in positive ways in the future.
What are the Benefits of EMDR?
EMDR therapy makes it possible for normal information processing to be resumed. Following a successful EMDR session, you no longer relive the images, sounds, and feelings when the traumatic event is brought to mind. You will still remember what happened, but the memory will be less upsetting. Many types of therapy have similar goals; however, EMDR appears to be similar to what occurs naturally during dreaming or REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Therefore, EMDR can be thought of as a physiologically based therapy that helps you see disturbing material in a new and less distressing way. With EMDR, you experience relief of negative symptoms and a newfound freedom in your daily life.