What is EMDR…

Written By Suzanne McColl

You may have heard the term EMDR, but you may not know what it really is.  There are a few therapies that work well in treating trauma and other: ”stuck patterns” that cause us anxiety or depression type feelings. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one. 

EMDR is a type of therapy, proven to be effective more often than other types of therapy.  The focus with EMDR is to reprocess unhealthy thoughts and memories. When these memories are processed, we naturally move to a better state of mind and can feel more confident in our lives.  EMDR  provides a stable treatment method that is effective in a short period of time and creates lasting changes.

So how do you know if it would be a good choice of therapy for you?
As a therapist, I suggest that people  look at their unhealthy and unhelpful patterns. This can show us that we need help and EMDR focuses on helping people develop healthier patterns. 

Here are a few thought patterns that you might have that are indicators that EMDR would be good for you: 

  • “I am an adult now, why are things during my childhood still haunting me?”

  • “Since the attack I feel numb, drinking used to help, but now no amount of alcohol stops the nightmares.”

  • “Why am I so afraid to drive? This is so stupid!”

  • “I hate looking at myself!”

For some, these thoughts start the day a distressing event happens and for others they can be  triggered years later. For some people, these thought patterns feel like they’ve always been there and we don’t even realize they are based on unhealthy relationship patterns or stem from upsetting events.  If these unhealthy thoughts go untreated, they can become a problem in a person's life. That's where EMDR comes in.

 EMDR is one of the therapies that works extremely  well in treating trauma, relationship issues, mood problems and so much more.. The great thing about EMDR is that it doesn’t have to be a long-term therapy. And as always, you are in the driver's seat for creating healing in your life.  Contact Sound Health & Wellness to schedule an appointment with a trained EMDR therapist and start your journey now.


“When we recognize that we are being held back in life, the question for each of us is “What do I do about it?” - Francine Shapiro

Suzanne McColl
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