Introduction to EMDR Therapy with Marie Lachney

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

Hello Michiko,

If you visit EMDR.com there is a section that shows the results of research when using the EMDR method with war vets. Also in 2011, Tricare Insurance approved the methods use for payment because of the positive results reported in the research. Congratulations to you for seeking effective answers for a better life.

[ReturnofMichiko]

What are the results of EMDR on War vets? I'm looking to change therapy...

[ozzgirl9]

@discern82...I too have been a client of EMDR. I have been doing it a While now and I too have not cried. Feelings for me and emotions were not allowed while I grew up and now at 41 I still haven't been able to cry. I have fear as well that once it starts I won't be able to stop.We are now working through what she called blocking beliefs. I can say from my experience that if you have a very patient, caring therapist, you will be o.k. Just stay with it and don't give up! Best of luck to you!

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

I explain to clients that a couple of things happen when bilateral stimulation begins in the care of a trained practicioner, 1. when a memory is brought up that the client is ready to process, the memory will likely become more vivid and the brain will move to the next related memory on the same neural pathway. A lot of traumas become repressed memories because they are inefficiently stored and unprocessed in the brain. EMDR can help the client w/ processing of that memory/and efficient stora

[orchidglow19]

Can EMDR help you remember repressed memories?

[discern82]

This is quite interesting. Thanks for the info. My counselor suggested it today. I must admit I was quite nervous and I still am. I know there is a great deal of emotion under everything. I'm not too sure if I'm ready to cry and cry in front of her. I'm quite private in my tears due to a vow and experience in my past. I wonder if I'll be overwhelmed with emotion. Can I stop if I start crying? Will I be aware that I'm crying? Listening to others helps me know it'll be ok.

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

@discern82 You will be guided through the process. Share all your concerns with your counselor. Your feedback will help him/her help you. Most of my clients are amazed at the effectiveness of the process. Good luck to you.

[lizcho1026]

they going try on me i very depress

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

@lizcho1026 I wish you the very best. So sorry for you pain.

Many have been helped with EMDR.

[aprilestenson]

Thanks for posting this. I have always had a difficult time explaining this process! -A

[kenbouy]

EMDR saved my life, and has helped several people I know. I owe every day of my life to this therapy. Thanks for posting this.

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

@kenbouy You are welcome

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

There is a lot of research that you can access in your searches on EMDR and results. Everyone is different in terms of the amount of time EMDR takes and the decision is made between the client and the therapist.

[1986years]

My symptoms have been prolonged, that I don't know if I will get any relieve from EMDR! I am concern how long it would take!

[1986years]

I am getting ready to do EMDR! I was abused as a child, by my parents! I was wondering if this is the only best therapy!

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

I'm so thrilled to hear about your experience and admire you for the courage it takes to try something different.

[shelleybelly1111]

I just had this done today and I found it was amazing, I have been suffering terribly with harassment, bullying and much more and this is the first time I have felt somewhat better I have to continue it but even the first session was amazing. I can't wait to do more.!

[amarii27]

Thank you for this video. My therapist is looking at potentially using this with me, but am not sure about when or where as of yet. It was just mentioned to me this morning thru email, and I found this video very informative.

[LunarVenusian]

This sounds ever so interesting - only just heard about this process yesterday. I am a Hypnotherapist and trainee Counsellor from England, and am seriously thinking about learning this at some point! Thanks for the interesting introduction to the subject...

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

I appreciate your comments so much. Learning EMDR and using it with clients can be such a life changing experience for them and for you!

It certainly has for me

[kmax1940]

thanks for the great info!

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

You are very welcome!

[fitzosuul]

@MarieLachneyEMDR hello can you please tell me if you can treat persons with phobies with EMDR? I am very curios about that because i`ve read lots of intresting stuff about this technique.thank u!

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

EMDR has been used to treat persons with phobias. It it a very good method for anxiety, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.

[MrElleanor09]

I am going to be doing this with my therapist muttiple traumas

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

Good luck with your process and congratulations on your openness..

[AdvaitaVedantaYoga]

An excellent and informative piece. Your approach is right on. THX for the information.

[MarieLachneyEMDR]

Thank you.