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Is EMDR Therapy Too Complicated to Do on My Own?
19 Jan 2016
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That's simply not true, here's why.
While there is a bit of a learning curve with self-administered or at-home EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. You can’t just jump in, start the Virtual EMDR Session Tool and make massive behavioral changes.
"First, and most importantly, you have to understand HOW to use the session tool, and just as important you have to know what to think about and focus on."
Doing your own EMDR treatments are a pretty straight-forward process. Getting good at using the Virtual EMDR Program just requires a bit of patience. And some practice.
Now, if you are new to Virtual EMDR, there are some key concepts, ideas, and terminology you will need to fully understand before you will become completely comfortable with the program.
YOU WILL NEED TO LEARN ABOUT:
- Selecting your Session Targets
- Choosing your Negative and Positive Beliefs
- The control settings of the EMDR Session Tool
Your first Virtual EMDR Session might take you an extended period of time because you will need to learn the self-assessment process before you begin.
Your second session may only require half the preparation time because you will understand key concepts better.
By the time you get to your third and fourth sessions, the prep-work will only be a few minutes and you’ll be able to jump right into the EMDR treatment.
Eventually, you won’t even need to read any instructions at all- you will know exactly what you’re going to do before your session even begins.
Once you get the hang of it, there nothing more to learn, you can quickly take 20-30 minutes out of your day and do a session whenever you need to.
It is very important to read ALL of the instructions carefully and become familiar with the EMDR process and the steps of a Virtual EMDR Session. You may even want to begin with some practice sessions.
This may all seem like a lot to take in at first, but don’t worry. With a little practice you will find it easy to go through the steps of a Virtual EMDR Session, and you will be amazed at how quickly the behavioral changes happen.
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I'm was a sexually slavery as a child. Sold at 14 for $2000 to a man who i was forced to married at 16. I got away but the abuse of my family follow me everywhere. I had untreated Complex ptsd. Then i got into therapist who showed me EMDR. I work on so much. But she left the small town i live in. No one would take my insurance so more help. I started Google's EMDR online. Virtual EMDR. My life is so full. I dont have to look over my shoulder anyone. I dont have to have my back against the wall and watching door and windows for exits. This what i thought everyone lived like.
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Hi Christa - Thanks so much for sharing your story! So thrilled to hear that you have been able to get over your childhood trauma and that your life is now what you deserve. Congratulations on taking that important step towards healing! May the light of strength and positivity always shine on you. Good luck!
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I'm leaving in South Africa how can l be EMDR as well,,, is it possible become I'm going through social phobia issue
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When you sign up for one month is that all t time u need to do the course.
Mareha, it really depends on the individual, but many will be able to do it in just one month.
When you register for one month, is that all the time You need to do the course.
What is the cost?