The Role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in Medicine: Addressing the Psychological and Physical Symptoms Stemming
from Adverse Life Experiences Francine Shapiro, PhD
Twenty - four randomized controlled trials support the positive effects of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in the treatment of emotional trauma and
other adverse life experiences relevant to clinical practice.
«We are learning more and more about the far - reaching implications of
early adverse life experiences on health,» says Penny Gordon Larsen, Ph.D., a professor in the department of nutrition at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
«The Role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in Medicine: Addressing the Psychological and Physical Symptoms stemming
from adverse life experiences.»
The ability to rapidly treat unprocessed memories
of adverse life experiences has important implications, as demonstrated by research that shows such memories are the foundation for an extensive array of psychological and somatic symptoms.
McGowan notes that although the study was not designed to determine the biological mechanisms of anxiety disorders or inflammatory bowel diseases,
adverse life experiences and chronic anxiety can hijack the stress response system, potentially affecting a whole host of bodily processes, including chronic inflammation.
Often,
our adverse life experiences cause fear, anxiety, anger, and confusion which keep us from the very thing that will heal us and allow for true deep connection with one another.
My work is to support survivors of trauma and
adverse life experiences to rediscover this core sense of strength and resiliency.
It facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories, other
adverse life experiences, and negative core beliefs to bring these to an adaptive resolution, resulting in distress relief and healing, reduced physiological symptoms, and empowerment.
offer mental health services that address the needs of young children exposed to
adverse life experiences and trauma.
Ms. Sterrett specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or
adverse life experiences.
Through Play Therapy at Emily Cook Therapy, you and your child will be able to heal from
adverse life experiences, reconnect and improve your bond, and build skills to handle future problems that may come your way.
Dr. Francine Shapiro developed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a scientifically supported treatment for trauma and other
adverse life experiences.