Another pop in of therapy that is gaining wider usage is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, orEMDR.
Specific eye movements stimulate the brain to help people who suffer with trauma responses access subconscious emotions.
There are questions about the effectiveness of the treatment itself.
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For example:
None of those misconceptions accurately describes the way EMDR works.
The foundation of the EMDR framework is the AIP (Adaptive Information Processing) model.
This model posits that our brains have an innate ability to process and adaptively integrate information.
From the moment were born, were learning and storing information.
Research shows that the method can be successful.
Typically, they are short term and mild," says Rollins.
New traumatic memories can also resurface.
There are very few side effects of EMDR therapy.
Other side effects include becoming lightheaded, heightened emotional awareness, and graphic dreams.
Like any throw in of therapy, EMDR has pros and cons.
Its important to consider if the benefits outweigh the risks, before knowing if it works for you.
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Then, together with your mental health professional, make an educated choice.
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