River Pines Monthly Newsletter – March 2025 – EDMR

Mental-Health-Treatment-Services

Understanding EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (commonly known as EMDR) was developed by American psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987. EMDR is a groundbreaking therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic or challenging life experiences.
EMDR utilizes the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model to assist individuals in becoming unstuck from distressing memories.Through guided bilateral stimulation, which activates both hemispheres of the brain, EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories reducing their emotional intensity and enabling healthier cognitive integration. It’s is a highly researched and effective treatment for addressing psychological trauma, with long-term positive outcomes. Many individuals experience sustained improvements in emotional regulation and overall well-being.

EDMR is not limited to trauma treatment & can treat a variety of mental health concerns including

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Mood disorders
  • Phobias
  • Addictions
  • Chronic Pain
  • Personality Disorders
  • Eating Disorders

EDMR has been shown to improve

  • Emotional regulation and arousal
  • Attention flexibility
  • Memory association and processing

Common sources of trauma

  • Bullying
  • attachment trauma
  • childhood trauma
  • Natural disaster
  • Discrimination, stigma, or opression
  • Medical trauma
  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual trauma
  • Neglect

For more information on how EMDR can benefit you, contact us at:

info@riverpinescounseling.com or call: 651-383-6054
“Take a deep breath and relax. River Pines Counseling is ready to support your development journey.”