EMDR Therapy For Men

Overland Park, KS

It happened years ago, but it feels like yesterday.

You know it wasn’t your fault, but deep down, you can’t help feeling like it was.

The emotions you experience when you’re reminded of what happened are overwhelming.

You’d give anything to get the picture of it out of your head.

It utilizes the brain’s natural ability to heal from trauma to help put the past behind you and move on with your life.

EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It is an eight-stage therapy model that uses back and forth eye movements called “bilateral stimulation” to help the brain process trauma. Nowadays, most therapists use handheld buzzers instead of eye movements to apply bilateral stimulation.
We don’t fully know how EMDR works, but research and trauma survivors can attest to its effectiveness. Some scientists believe that the bilateral stimulation activates both sides of the brain to aid in processing. Others suggest that the bilateral stimulation distracts the brain so that it can process the trauma.
The amount of time it takes for EMDR to be effective can vary. Several variables, such as the intensity and amount of trauma, can affect the length of treatment. Many people experience some relief within the first five sessions.
EMDR can be helpful for most trauma survivors. First responders, child abuse survivors, servicemembers, and people involved in accidents or natural disasters have all benefitted from EMDR.
If you’re interested in learning more about EMDR, check out this article I wrote.