EMDR & Brainspotting
Developed in 1987 by psychologist Francine Shapiro, EMDR is a novel process using lateral eye movements (or other forms of dual attention focus) to create therapeutic change for people. Brainspotting is an outgrowth of EMDR that incorperates addtional forms of eye focus.
Past events give emotional meaning to present events. For instance, an adult screamed at as a child may perceive danger in conflict, feeling fear and discomfort even when there is no danger in the current situation. Using EMDR or Brainspotting to process the experience of being screamed at will 1) diminish the disturbing feelings attached to the memory and 2) reduce the exaggerated impression of danger that arises in later conflicts. The person is then more relaxed in general and able to be more comfortable and effective with people.
EMDR and Brainspotting reduce or eliminate emotional distress and negative thinking linked to memories of specific events or people. It usually works quickly and thoroughly. For most people, 1-3 sessions will relieve most or all of the distress from one specific incident. In addition, there are one or more intake sessions prior to EMDR or Brainspotting.
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