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EMDR Intensives

Compassionately Liberated offers EMDR Intensives -  Expedited Healing in an Accepting and Compassionate Space*
*For CALIFORNIA residents only

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What is EMDR?

 

​EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that uses the brain's natural healing process, guided by the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, to help people process trauma.

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The AIP model suggests that, like physical wounds, the brain wants to heal from difficult experiences, but traumatic events can cause memories to become "stuck," leading to emotional pain, negative beliefs, and symptoms.

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EMDR "unsticks" these memories with techniques like eye movements, allowing the brain to reprocess and store them in a healthier way.

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Once processed, the memories lose their emotional impact, freeing individuals from the pain of the past. This therapy is especially effective for PTSD but also benefits those dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, and other emotional challenges linked to past experiences.

What is an EMDR  Intensive?

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  • EMDR intensive is a focused deep dive into therapy, where you spend several consecutive hours working through trauma using EMDR techniques in addition to other evidence based modalities. 

  • Instead of the traditional approach of spreading sessions out over weeks, this approach allows you to really immerse yourself and process things more quickly and thoroughly.

  • It’s great for people who want to jumpstart their healing journey, have tight schedules, or are feeling stuck and need some immediate relief.

  • By dedicating this time, you can move faster through difficult memories that are still impacting you, allowing you to find more relief and stability in a shorter period.

Benefits of EMDR Intensives

Greater Resilience to Stress:

EMDR intensives can enhance emotional resilience, making it easier to manage stress and handle life’s challenges without reverting to old, reactive patterns.​

Enhanced Clarity and Purpose:

Healing from past trauma often brings a renewed sense of direction, helping people feel more connected to their goals, values, and what truly matters to them.

Better Relationships

As you heal from past wounds, your emotional resilience grows, often leading to healthier relationships, improved communication, and a greater capacity for connection without fear or past patterns holding you back.

Reduced Emotional Triggers

After an EMDR intensive, past memories that once triggered overwhelming emotions can feel more neutral, allowing you to face daily life without being constantly reminded of painful experiences.

Improved Self-Confidence: Processing trauma through an intensive can help release negative beliefs about yourself, leading to a stronger sense of self-worth and a more empowered outlook on life.

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