Rochelle, IL EMDR Therapy

Rochelle, IL EMDR Therapy: How it Works and What to Expect

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Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not only happen to war veterans. In fact, 1 out of 11 people will battle with PTSD at some point in their life.

PTSD is a troubling condition. It was not until 1980 that it was classified by the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders. Before then, it was often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia or other mental conditions, and treatment was misguided.

Since it has been properly classified, more treatments for PTSD are available than ever before, including at our location in Rochelle. EMDR therapy is one of them. To find out more about this new method, check out this guide we made for you.

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tips to help you find the right EMDR therapist

Tips to Help You Find the Right EMDR Therapist

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Back in 1987, Dr. Francine Shapiro discovered a method for reducing the intensity of distressing memories. This method involved the use of rapid eye movement to alternately stimulate the left and right side of the brain.

Today, this method is known as EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. EMDR therapy is effective for treating symptoms of both acute and chronic PTSD.

Now, if you’re looking for a certified EMDR therapist, it helps to pick the right clinician. Here, we’ll talk about how you can find the best EMDR therapist in your area.
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EMDR and Trauma Informed Therapy

How Can Trauma Informed Therapy Help?

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According to studies, more than 18% of adults in the US experience some form of anxiety disorder during their lifetime. These disorders range from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), phobias, to even Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Luckily, there are different treatment plans that can help those suffering to overcome some of these conditions. One of these is trauma-informed therapy.

Let’s take a closer look at what trauma-informed therapy is, and also share some key benefits of this type of therapy.

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Using EMDR Therapy for PTSD

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, Know What EMDR Therapy and PTSD Are

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It’s a medical term you hear often in the news and media, but you might not understand everything about it, or its therapies.

It’s called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, more commonly known as PTSD. It affects up to 13 million people at a time in the U.S., and it’s estimated that 1 in 13 people will experience it in their lifetime.

Since June is PTSD awareness month, it’s a perfect time to look at this mental health condition and the benefits of EMDR therapy.

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