The Road To Healing: Understanding Trauma Therapy And Its Name

Deborah C. Escalante

What is trauma therapy called?
What is trauma therapy called?

What is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma therapy is a specialized form of therapy used to treat individuals who have been affected by trauma. Trauma can be defined as an event that causes psychological, physical, and emotional harm. Trauma can be caused by a variety of events, such as natural disasters, accidents, violent crimes, and war. Trauma therapy focuses on helping individuals to process and cope with the effects of trauma and to regain a sense of control and stability in their lives.

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a specialized form of trauma therapy that was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. It is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which was developed by Shapiro in 2007. EMDR is a psychotherapy approach that has been researched and found to be effective in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

EMDR therapy is based on the premise that when traumatic experiences become encoded in the brain, they can be difficult to process and can lead to negative beliefs and emotions that can interfere with a person’s ability to cope with daily life. The EMDR approach helps to process these traumatic memories by utilizing a series of eye movements and alternating bilateral stimulation, such as tactile or sound stimuli.

What are the Benefits of EMDR Therapy?

There are numerous benefits to EMDR therapy, including:

  • Reduced symptoms of PTSD. Studies have found that EMDR therapy can help to reduce symptoms of PTSD, such as flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, and hyperarousal.
  • Reduced levels of distress. EMDR therapy has been found to reduce levels of distress associated with traumatic memories.
  • Improved quality of life. EMDR therapy has been found to improve overall quality of life by helping individuals to process and cope with traumatic memories.
  • Increased self-esteem. EMDR therapy can help individuals to gain a sense of control over their lives and to develop more positive beliefs about themselves.
  • Increased sense of safety. EMDR therapy can help individuals to feel more safe and secure in their environment.
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What Should I Expect From EMDR Therapy?

When engaging in EMDR therapy, individuals should expect to attend therapy sessions on a regular basis, usually once or twice a week. During the therapy sessions, the therapist will guide the individual through a series of eye movements and alternating bilateral stimulation, such as tactile or sound stimuli. The therapist will also help the individual to identify and process any negative thoughts or beliefs that are associated with the trauma.

Conclusion

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a specialized form of trauma therapy that was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. It is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which was developed by Shapiro in 2007. EMDR is a psychotherapy approach that has been researched and found to be effective in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). EMDR therapy can help individuals to process and cope with traumatic memories and to reduce symptoms of PTSD, such as flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, and hyperarousal. It can also help individuals to gain a sense of control over their lives and to develop more positive beliefs about themselves, as well as to feel more safe and secure in their environment. When engaging in EMDR therapy, individuals should expect to attend therapy sessions on a regular basis, usually once or twice a week.

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