EMDR Therapy - Dr. Stansbury

Dr. Marian Stansbury
"For your emotional and relational well-being"
*EMDR* is an acronym that stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a proven treatment that has been successful in helping millions of people who have suffered the trauma of abuse, combat, or were victims of crime or accidents, what is commonly called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) And it's helped others with addiction, depression and phobias, or who want to perform more successfully in their work or avocation. In a nutshell, it works by activating the information-processing part of the brain to help it recover more quickly than with many traditional forms of therapy. The name comes from the use of eye movements and other lateral stimulation (such as sound and touch) to tweak the brain's information processing system. It is one of the most thoroughly researched methods ever used in the treatment of trauma.
One recent study found that EMDR was twice as effective in half the amount of time compared to traditional "talk" therapy. Not everyone will have that kind of dramatic response, but I'll be happy to discuss it with you in detail when you call.
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HOME	CAUTION: There are some practitioners in other fields who are using techniques which have names similar to EMDR but who are not trained in providing the crucial emotional support necessary during this process. Be certain that you are working with a trained EMDR therapist.
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For Men Only	PHYSICAL REACTIONS: aches and pains like headaches, backaches, sudden sweating and/or heart palpitations changes in sleep patterns, appetite, interest in sex constipation or diarrhea easily startled by noises or unexpected touch more susceptible to colds and illnesses	EMOTIONAL REACTIONS: shock and disbelief fear and/or anxiety grief disorientation denial hyper-alertness or hypervigilance irritability and/or restlessness outbursts of anger or rage emotional swings -- like crying and then laughing nightmares flashbacks -- feeling like the trauma is happening now feelings of helplessness feelings of panic or feeling out of control increased need to control everyday experiences minimizing the experience attempts to avoid anything associated with trauma tendency to isolate onself feelings of detachment concern over burdening others with problems emotional numbing restricted range of feelings difficulty trusting and/or feelings of betrayal difficulty concentrating or remembering increased use of alcohol or drugs and/or overeating feelings of self-blame survivor guilt shame diminished interest in everyday activities depression unpleasant past memories resurfacing loss of a sense of order or fairness in the world expectation of doom and fear of the future Return to top
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