Healing Begins with the Brain
EMDR Therapy for Adults
How Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Works
Healing Begins with the Brain
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic tool for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other conditions. It is well-known for its effectiveness in helping clients who suffer from anxiety, distressing memories, or other traumatic events. Whether those traumas were large or small, EMDR quickly helps clients come to peace with what happened.
Research shows that guided eye movement seems to stimulate the natural healing process by liberating the neurochemical communication between the two hemispheres of the brain. This results in the trauma no longer containing the negative emotional charge that was initially associated with it. EMDR helps to reduce the emotional distress associated with negative life experiences, allowing you to move forward with a sense of calm and clarity.
Research on EMDR has been extensive and well-conducted; for Further Information about EMDR, please visit www.emdr.com
Common Trauma Experiences We Address
Anxiety or distressing memories
Nightmares or insomnia
Past abuse or traumatic events
Emotional triggers or phobias
Grief and loss
Chronic pain associated with trauma
Personalized Therapy for Lasting Change
Evidence-Based EMDR Therapy in West Vancouver
We offer a phased approach to EMDR therapy, ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout the process. Your therapist will work with you to prepare for sessions and help you integrate the healing that occurs. Our goal is to empower you with the tools to process the past and build a more resilient future.
Preparation
We begin by building a trusting relationship and teaching you self-soothing techniques to ensure you feel secure.
Assessment and Targeting
We work together to identify the specific memories or events you want to process.
Bilateral Stimulation
Your therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation (e.g., eye movements, tapping) to help your brain reprocess the memory.
Processing and Integration
We work through the emotional content of the memory until it no longer feels distressing.
Holistic Support
We provide tools to help you integrate your healing into your daily life and cultivate lasting well-being.
Psychoeducation
We equip you with knowledge about how trauma affects the brain and how EMDR facilitates healing.
In-person & Online Counselling for Adults
Our dedicated psychotherapists and holistic practitioners are passionate about supporting individuals in attaining a more balanced and fulfilling life. Our therapists can provide service in-person or online and offer individual or couples, groups and workshops.
MA, CCC
MA
PhD, CCC, CCC-S
MCP-AT, RCC, CCC
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Why Choose Catalyst Mind Center
Because growth begins with the courage to challenge your mindset—and we're here to support every step, in person or virtually.
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